Upcoming Events at MoMath
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Celebrate MoMath’s 10th birthday! Donate to MoMath in powers of ten (dimes, ten dollars, one hundred dollars, etc.) to celebrate ten years of MoMath — in person at Additions, the shop at MoMath, or online. | |
| 2022 Transformations, the summer camp at MoMath for rising 1st to 9th graders — weekly through September 2, Mondays through Fridays (in person) | ||
| Traces, revealing the stunning hidden patterns of moving objects, in Composite, the gallery at MoMath (in person) | ||
| Modular Mondays — learn to fold unique origami designs (and join us when Folding Fridays resumes in September!) (online) | ||
| Math on the House — sign up to be notified when free, last-minute seats become available for select events | ||
| Senior Sessions, educator-led sessions for mature adults (online) | ||
| MathPlay, MoMath’s program for preschoolers (in person) | ||
| MoMath Online: Student Sessions, educator-led sessions for students in grades pre-K to 12 exploring math from home (online) | ||
| Math Discovery, educator-led sessions for students and their families/caregivers, hosted at the Museum (in person) | ||
| Derivatives, MoMath’s tour program (in person) | ||
| Expansions, the gifted program at MoMath for students in first grade through high school (in person) (application for fall 2022 coming soon!) | ||
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| Open Set 2022 — enter MoMath’s annual mathematical performing arts competition (deadline September 6) | ||
| School and group visits: in-Museum or online visits to MoMath for students, educators, and groups (in person/online) | ||
| Free field trips for Title I schools: apply today for a sponsored field trip benefiting your Title I school (in person/online) | ||
| Free visits from Math Midway 2 Go for Title I schools: apply today to bring this engaging math exhibition to your school (in person) | ||
| Free educator sessions at your school: apply today to invite one of MoMath’s expert educators to bring the joy of math directly to your Title I school (in person) | ||
| Integrators, the MoMath high school volunteer program: apply now for fall 2022 (in person) | ||
| Tue, Aug 23 | 10:00 am | Student Sessions: “Discovering Polyominoes” (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Thu, Aug 25 | 2:00 pm | Student Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (for grades 3–6) (online) |
| Thu, Aug 25 | 3:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Math in Art: Tessellations I” (online) |
| Thu, Aug 25 | 4:00 pm | Math Discovery: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (in person) |
| Fri, Aug 26 | 4:00 pm | Math Discovery: “Secrets of Telling Secrets” (for grades 3–6) (in person) |
| Mon, Aug 29 | 4:30 pm | Modular Mondays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Tue, Aug 30 | 3:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” (online) |
| Wed, Aug 31 to Fri, Sep 2 | All day | MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference — Meet us in Paris! (in person) |
| Wed, Sep 7 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “Hidden Patterns: the shape of multiplication” featuring Federico Ardila Mantilla (in person/online) |
| Thu, Sep 8 | 3:00 pm | Free-to-members Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Tim Chartier (online) |
| Thu, Sep 8 | 6:30 pm | Play from the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online) |
| Fri, Sep 9 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (online) |
| Fri, Sep 9 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Fri, Sep 9 | 6:30 pm | Free Family Fridays: “Games on Graphs” with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person/online) |
| Mon, Sep 12 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs” (online) |
| Mon, Sep 12 | 5:30 pm | Members-only Every Triangle Is Equilateral with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online) |
| Wed, Sep 14 | 6:30 pm | Speaking about Mime: Exploring Mime with Math with Tim Chartier (in person) |
| Thu, Sep 15 | 6:30 pm | Play from the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online) |
| Fri, Sep 16 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Sat, Sep 17 Sun, Sep 18 |
2:30 pm | Speaking about Mime: Exploring Mime with Math with Tim Chartier (in person) |
| Mon, Sep 19 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of Get in the Game by Tim Chartier (online) |
| Tue, Sep 20 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, Sep 20 | 7:00 pm | Free-to-members QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online) |
| Wed, Sep 21 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Thu, Sep 22 | 6:30 pm | Play from the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online) |
| Fri, Sep 23 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Fri, Sep 23 | 7:00 pm | Starring Math — discussion of the film Flatland, hosted by Tim Chartier (online) |
| Sat, Sep 24 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Sun, Sep 25 | 2:30 pm | Anyone Can Mime with Math, a beginning mime class with Tim Chartier (in person) |
| Tue, Sep 27 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Polyomino Puzzlers” (online) |
| Tue, Sep 27 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, Sep 27 | 6:30 pm | Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier (online) |
| Thu, Sep 29 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Michael Lopez; hosted by Tim Chartier (online) |
| Thu, Sep 29 | 6:30 pm | Play from the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online) |
| Fri, Sep 30 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Sun, Oct 2 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 1 — session one of an eight-week course (online) |
| Sun, Oct 2 | 2:30 pm | Anyone Can Mime with Math, a beginning mime class with Tim Chartier (in person) |
| Tue, Oct 4 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, Oct 4 | 6:30 pm | Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier (online) |
| Wed, Oct 5 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “The Matrix Revolution: Data, Images, and Beyond” featuring Malena Español (in person/online) |
| Thu, Oct 6 | 6:30 pm | Play from the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online) |
| Fri, Oct 7 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Sun, Oct 9 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 1 — session two of an eight-week course (online) |
| Sun, Oct 9 | 2:30 pm | Anyone Can Mime with Math, a beginning mime class with Tim Chartier (in person) |
| Tue, Oct 11 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, Oct 11 | 6:30 pm | Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier (online) |
| Wed, Oct 12 | 7:00 pm | Open Set 2022 — MoMath’s performing arts contest (in person) |
| Thu, Oct 13 | 6:30 pm | Play from the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online) |
| Fri, Oct 14 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Tue, Oct 18 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, Oct 18 | 6:30 pm | Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier (online) |
| Wed, Oct 19 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Tue, Nov 1 | 2022 MoMath Gala — save the date! | |
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Open Set 2022 — MoMath’s performing arts contest (submission deadline September 6)
Make math your muse! MoMath is now accepting submissions for its annual mathematical performance arts competition, Open Set. Compose a song, write a poem, juggle, spin plates — all acts are welcome that have something to do with math! The winners will be announced and the winning acts presented at an in-person event — date to be announced soon. To learn more and begin your entry, visit opensetentryform.momath.org.
School and group visits (in person/online)
MoMath has almost two dozen great student programs, from constructing polygons to creating Möbius strips, for school groups visiting the Museum, in person and online. Bring your students to MoMath for a peek into the exciting world of mathematics, and see why students and teachers of all ages love the Museum. And as an additional flexible option, educators can bring MoMath activities and exhibits to your campus! Learn more and register at fieldtrips.momath.org.
Free field trips for Title I schools (in person/online)
Support for Title I school trips is now available, thanks to contributions from individuals and organizations, including: Con Edison, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, Two Sigma, and New York City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera (2nd District). This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. To apply for a free field trip (online, in person, or on your own campus), visit titleone.momath.org. Interested in sponsoring a field trip? Email donation@momath.org.
Ongoing Programs
Visit MoMath
Admission tickets to visit MoMath in person are on sale at visit.momath.org. Members receive free unlimited admission and free access to many recorded events. (Not a member? Join today!) Please note that MoMath is watching the health situation carefully and may limit access as needed. Vaccinations and masks are still required at MoMath; visit the home page for the most up-to-date information.
Transformations 2022, the summer camp at MoMath (in person)
Monday, June 27 through Friday, September 2 — featuring weekly theme-based sessions (for grades 1–9)
At Transformations, the summer camp at MoMath, students going into grades one through nine will experience the richness of mathematics at the premier math museum in North America. Through full-body interactive activities, hands-on educator-led sessions, and creative projects, math will come alive for each and every participant. Learn more and register at summercamp.momath.org.
Expansions: an afternoon enrichment program for gifted math students (in person)
Reinvent math class with Expansions, MoMath’s afternoon gifted program. Featuring programs for math-loving students enrolled in first through twelfth grades, Expansions workshops are designed and delivered by MoMath’s educational team to illuminate the wonders of mathematics, challenge and inspire students, and broaden their mathematical horizons. With topics ranging from fractals to cellular automata, these afternoon classes provide an opportunity for participants to learn advanced and fascinating topics not included in the standard K–12 curriculum. Plus, students can benefit from enjoying math together in small groups of talented and focused young scholars. The application for fall 2022 is coming soon. To learn more, visit expansions.momath.org.
Birthday parties (in person or online!)
Looking to host a one-of-a-kind birthday party full of fabulous mathematical fun? Invite your guests to MoMath for unique party activities and games, plus a chance to explore more than 40 engaging exhibits! From captivating constructions to scintillating scavenger hunts, enjoy exceptional experiences for birthday celebrants of all ages. Can your hands race as fast as your minds? With your choice of customized activities, parties can be personalized for all ages of birthday boys and girls — from children through adults, from simple to complicated. Not in town? Check out MoMath’s origami birthday parties, available exclusively online — you and your guests can learn the wondrous art of paper folding from an origami expert! For more information, please email birthdays@momath.org.
Traces in Composite, the gallery at MoMath (in person)
Traces reveals the hidden patterns created as objects move through space: the pathways of birds in flight, the oars of a kayaker on a still lake, or even the drumsticks of a jazz percussionist. Sometimes periodic but always organized, the traces of these movements — revealed by the technologically savvy artists in this exhibit — are as intriguing as they are beautiful. Take in the stunning visuals, explore the underlying mathematics of the artwork, and manipulate interactive exhibits to create your own unique light traces. Traces features the work of Xavi Bou, Will Calhoun, and Stephen Orlando. Learn more at composite.momath.org.
Modular Mondays (online)
Mondays at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Folding Fridays will become Modular Mondays for the months of July and August. Modulars are magnificent mathematical models that are made of many easily foldable units, which are then assembled together to form the final shape. The individual units look different from the final model, making the assembly a fun puzzle that challenges your hand-eye coordination and hones your spatial reasoning skills and, of course, uses plenty of math. Satisfying to fold and beautiful to behold, these modulars are a favorite for people of all ages and skill levels. Learn more and register at modularmondays.momath.org.
MoMath comes to YOU! Visit MoMath without leaving your school campus — limited bookings available (in person)
Students and educators, are you ready for a field trip but not able to leave campus just yet? Let MoMath come to you! MoMath’s fully vaccinated, classroom-experienced educators can bring MoMath’s unique blend of enriching math activities and/or hands-on MM2GO exhibits to your campus. Learn more and book your in-school MoMath workshop today at fieldtrips.momath.org. Free visits for Title I schools available — see above or visit titleone.momath.org!
Senior Sessions (online)
Exercise your mental muscles in 45-minute math sessions! Join MoMath’s experienced presenters for intriguing classes on a variety of stimulating topics, including topology, puzzles, and cryptography. Enjoy the sense of discovery and challenge in these engaging, interactive activities with a collegial cohort of mature minds. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org, or give the gift of math at mathgift.momath.org.
MathPlay, MoMath’s program for preschoolers (in person)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
Student Sessions for grades pre-K through 12 (online)
Ongoing, Mondays through Fridays
Whether your child is already passionate about mathematics or just starting to explore its wonders, MoMath Online: Student Sessions will expose your child to cool areas of mathematics not covered in school and stoke the flames for a lifelong appreciation of mathematics. Drop-in classes guided by an experienced educator are available every weekday, and registration is always free for families in need. Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org, or give the gift of math at mathgift.momath.org.
Math Discovery for students and their families/caregivers (in person)
Don’t miss the chance to join one of MoMath’s specially trained educators in Math Discovery, a series of hands-on classes exploring intriguing math topics. For students and their families/caregivers. Limited space available. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Derivatives, MoMath’s tour program (in person)
Enjoy a new perspective on MoMath in a small group setting as you stroll through the Museum with an expert tour guide leading the way. Learn more at derivatives.momath.org. To request a tour, please email groupsales@momath.org with the subject line “Derivatives Tour.”
Math tutoring (in person/online)
Is your child struggling in math? We can help! MoMath is offering limited private tutoring for grades K–12 with certified teachers who have extensive experience successfully teaching students online and in the classroom. Whether your child needs assistance with homework or exam preparation, MoMath’s instructors are ready to help. For more information, please email tutoring@momath.org.
Upcoming Events
Student Sessions: “Discovering Polyominoes” (for grades K–3) (online)
Tuesday, August 23 at 10:00 am ET (New York)
You’ve heard of dominoes, but have you ever heard of trominoes, tetrominoes, or pentominoes? Discover the many surprising shapes you can create simply by combining single-size squares. Explore various types of symmetry using these unique objects. Warning: Solving polyomino puzzles may provide hours of fun! Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.
Student Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (for grades 3–6) (online)
Thursday, August 25 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore angles and the law of reflection while tracing the path of a billiard ball as it bounces off the walls of a pool table. Use patterns to discover a simple method to predict in which pocket the ball will land and learn how to prove your prediction is correct. Game on! Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Math in Art: Tessellations I” (online)
Thursday, August 25 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Discover the wonderful world of tessellations! Explore how geometric shapes can completely cover a plane with no gaps or overlaps and discover where tessellations appear: in nature, in ancient Roman mosaics, in Islamic art and architecture, in quilting patterns, and in the works of modern artists such as M.C. Escher. Join us to build your own tessellations with regular polygons in this first offering in the Math in Art series. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Math Discovery: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (in person)
Thursday, August 25 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Shapes are all around us and form the basic building blocks of modern life. Using wooden squares, rectangles, rhombi, trapezoids, and hexagons, discover how shapes are different from each other and how mathematicians identify and name them. Through games and interactive activities, explore geometrical symmetries and how to construct polygons with many sides, including the tetracontakaihexagon! For students in grades pre-K through 2 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Math Discovery: “Secrets of Telling Secrets” (for grades 3–6) (in person)
Friday, August 26 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore cryptography, secret codes, and ciphers. Join us for this introduction to the substitution cipher, which hides messages by replacing letters or groups of letters with other letters or groups of letters. Using patterns and perseverance, learn how to create hidden messages — and how to break secret codes! For students in grades 3 through 6 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Modular Mondays (online)
Monday, August 29 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Folding Fridays will become Modular Mondays for the months of July and August. Modulars are magnificent mathematical models that are made of many easily foldable units, which are then assembled together to form the final shape. The individual units look different from the final model, making the assembly a fun puzzle that challenges your hand-eye coordination and hones your spatial reasoning skills and, of course, uses plenty of math. Satisfying to fold and beautiful to behold, these modulars are a favorite for people of all ages and skill levels. Learn more and register at modularmondays.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” (online)
Tuesday, August 30 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Magic squares are a set of puzzles that have long fascinated many of the world’s most brilliant thinkers. Dating back more than 4,000 years to ancient China, magic squares are those in which the sums of each column, row, and diagonal are always “magically” the same number! Discover surprising strategies to solve these mysterious puzzles and learn how to create your very own magic square. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference in Paris (in person)
Wednesday, August 31 through Friday, September 2, 2022
MoMath is pleased to announce that it is joining forces with the Institut Henri Poincaré and the IMAGINARY team to bring you MATRIX x IMAGINARY on the future of mathematics engagement. Mark your calendars now for three days of sharing, networking, and learning as we gather for the fourth biennial MATRIX conference in Paris. Learn more and register at matrix.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “Hidden Patterns: the shape of multiplication” featuring Federico Ardila Mantilla (in person/online)
Wednesday, September 7 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
You probably had to memorize the multiplication table at some point in your life, but you may not have noticed that there are two beautiful shapes hiding within. Join mathematician Federico Ardila Mantilla as he helps us discover these hidden polyhedra and shares some other unexpected places where they also — surprisingly — appear. Special introduction by Daniel Alarcón, novelist, journalist, radio producer, and professor at the Columbia Journalism School. Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation. Learn more and register at hiddenpatterns.momath.org.
Free-to-members Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, September 8 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Ever wanted to ask a mathematician something, maybe about a curious new idea you have, or a concept you’d like to understand better? Don’t know whom to ask? Here’s your chance! MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Tim Chartier, will host this one-hour, online session. Learn more and register at askmath.momath.org.
Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online)
Thursday, September 8 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics. Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans. How do you get in the game with numbers? What questions can be explored? What actionable insights can be gleaned? From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable. Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model. Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts! The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics. One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material. Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (online)
Friday, September 9 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore angles and the law of reflection while tracing the path of a billiard ball as it bounces off the walls of a pool table. Use patterns to discover a simple method to predict in which pocket the ball will land and learn how to prove that your prediction is correct. Game on! Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, September 9 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath continues this runaway hit series, in which learners ages seven through adult create beautiful new models each week. Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Free Family Fridays: “Games on Graphs” with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person/online)
Friday, September 9 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Networks (known to mathematicians as “graphs”) are incredibly useful tools for analyzing all kinds of things that have connections, such as road systems, friendships, family ties, flows of goods or data, molecular structures, and much, much more. Join Chaim Goodman-Strauss at this month’s Family Fridays, where the highlights of graph theory will be explored though great puzzles to solve and entertaining games to play! Family Fridays is designed to bring family members of all ages together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike. Learn more and register at familyfridays.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs” (online)
Monday, September 12 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Dig into graph theory by exploring the connection between vertices and edges — and the walls of any house. Discover a method to determine whether a ghost can haunt a castle or if a figure can be drawn without lifting the pen. Explore how these two problems are related and learn what they have to do with bridges in 18th-century Prussia, all while enjoying a unique and accessible introduction to this sophisticated branch of mathematics. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Members-only Every Triangle Is Equilateral with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online)
Monday, September 12 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Your own eyes and plain common sense might mislead you, yet we present a proof that every triangle is equilateral, with three equal sides and three equal angles. Will you see through it? Learn more and register at equilateral.momath.org.
Speaking about Mime: Exploring Mime with Math with Tim Chartier (in person)
Wednesday, September 14 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Dive into the world of mathematical mime in this special, hour-long session. Join Tim Chartier, who has delighted audiences across the United States and in countries such as Japan, Panama, and the Netherlands, as he performs several sketches and shares some behind-the-scenes insight on performing mime. Learn the secrets of some basic mime illusions and see how these illusions incorporate mathematical thinking and can even be used to introduce and teach mathematics. Mime + math = fun! Learn more and register at exploringmime.momath.org.
Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online)
Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics. Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans. How do you get in the game with numbers? What questions can be explored? What actionable insights can be gleaned? From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable. Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model. Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts! The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics. One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material. Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, September 16 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath continues this runaway hit series, in which learners ages seven through adult create beautiful new models each week. Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Speaking about Mime: Exploring Mime with Math with Tim Chartier (in person)
Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Dive into the world of mathematical mime in this special, hour-long session. Join Tim Chartier, who has delighted audiences across the United States and in countries such as Japan, Panama, and the Netherlands, as he performs several sketches and shares some behind-the-scenes insight on performing mime. Learn the secrets of some basic mime illusions and see how these illusions incorporate mathematical thinking and can even be used to introduce and teach mathematics. Mime + math = fun! Learn more and register at exploringmime.momath.org.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of Get in the Game by Tim Chartier (online)
Monday, September 19 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Volumes continues! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor and author Tim Chartier for an online discussion of his Get in the Game: An Interactive Introduction to Sports Analytics. In 2013, NBA point guard Steph Curry wowed crowds when he sunk 11 out of 13 three-pointers for a game total of 54 points — only seven other players, including Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, had scored more in a game at Madison Square Garden. Four years later, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team won its hundredth straight game, defeating South Carolina 66–55. And in 2010, an octopus correctly “predicted” the outcome of all of Germany’s matches in the FIFA World Cup based on which (team-decorated) plate it chose for its meal. These are surprising events, but are they truly improbable? In Get in the Game, mathematician and sports analytics expert Tim Chartier helps us answer that question — condensing complex mathematics down to coin tosses and dice throws to give readers both an introduction to statistics and a new way to enjoy sporting events. Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, September 20 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Free-to-members QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Tuesday, September 20 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Parents, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and special guest Michael K. Pillsbury for an hour of math learning, designed with you in mind. Starting with the basics, we’ll explore — and learn to leap right over — some of the most common stumbling blocks in K–12 math. Anything that you or your child ever found confusing is fair game! Michael K. Pillsbury is a Secondary Math Specialist for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, NC. He previously served as Technology Specialist and Assistant Principal for CMS. Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, September 21 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
Students, spend an hour independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems. Choose whichever challenges you like and explore them with the guidance and mentorship of an expert mathematician. If you love to experience the incredible joy of mathematical discovery, you won’t want to miss this enjoyable monthly program. Learn more and register at workout.momath.org.
Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online)
Thursday, September 22 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics. Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans. How do you get in the game with numbers? What questions can be explored? What actionable insights can be gleaned? From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable. Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model. Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts! The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics. One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material. Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, September 23 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath continues this runaway hit series, in which learners ages seven through adult create beautiful new models each week. Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Starring Math — discussion of the film Flatland, hosted by Tim Chartier (online)
Friday, September 23 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies! Join MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and special guests Seth Caplan and Dano Johnson for a discussion of Flatland. Based on Edwin Abbott’s 1884 science fiction novella, Flatland brings us into a society of two-dimensional beings — sentient squares, circles, triangles, and other shapes, none of whom can conceive of a universe that is anything but perfectly flat. That is, until one day, when a heretical young hexagon named Hex dares to dream of a third dimension, and she and her grandfather Arthur Square embark on a trans-dimensional journey into the wildest reaches of geometry. Seth Caplan is an award-winning independent producer and filmmaker. His live features, animations, and documentaries have been shown at many film festivals, including Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW. Dano Johnson is a director whose animated ads, music videos, and short films have won numerous awards and played at 50 film festivals. Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, September 24 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath’s favorite math quizmaster Steve Sherman for a fun-filled family game bursting with a wide range of entertaining questions for all ages. Is your family up for this lively challenge?! Learn more and register at krazy.momath.org.
Anyone Can Mime with Math, a beginning mime class with Tim Chartier (in person)
Sunday, September 25 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Want to try your hand at mime? Join Tim Chartier, professionally trained by Marcel Marceau, in this engaging new series at the intersection of math and the performing arts. Learn some simple mime illusions that anyone can do: make an invisible wall… then bump right into it. Pull on an invisible rope… then get pulled right back. As you become familiar with some basic principles of mime, you’ll also learn how mathematical thinking — for example, envisioning movement through three-dimensional space — can enhance mime performance. In addition, we’ll explore how mathematical ideas can be introduced and developed further using mime. Learn more and register at mimewithmath.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Polyomino Puzzlers” (online)
Tuesday, September 27 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
You’ve heard of dominoes, but have you ever heard of trominoes, tetrominoes, or pentominoes? Discover the many surprising shapes you can create simply by combining single-size squares and explore various types of symmetry using these unique objects. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, September 27 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier (online)
Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Memorable sports moments emerge every week. This informal research group, hosted by Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier, will gather to discuss analytics questions from recent sporting events. Find a topic interesting? Explore on your own or form a group, then dive in and share your findings in the coming week’s session. What can we learn from each other, and what can we create and discover through our collective knowledge and expertise? Along the way, we will create a MoMath community of sports analysts! Learn more and register at researchgroup.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Michael Lopez; hosted by Tim Chartier (online)
Thursday, September 29 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join Tim Chartier, MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. In September, meet Michael Lopez. Michael is the NFL’s Director of Football Data. His work uses sports analytics to improve the league’s understanding of the game. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online)
Thursday, September 29 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics. Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans. How do you get in the game with numbers? What questions can be explored? What actionable insights can be gleaned? From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable. Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model. Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts! The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics. One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material. Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, September 30 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath continues this runaway hit series, in which learners ages seven through adult create beautiful new models each week. Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 1 — session one of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, October 2 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called one of the world’s most popular partnership card games. If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, don’t miss Bridge Basics 1, an eight-week course taught by American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein. Why does the game have such broad appeal? Bridge stimulates both sides of the brain, from the use of a bidding language to the application of arithmetic, probability, logic, and inference. Join us for eight weeks, and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Anyone Can Mime with Math, a beginning mime class with Tim Chartier (in person)
Sunday, October 2 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Want to try your hand at mime? Join Tim Chartier, professionally trained by Marcel Marceau, in this engaging new series at the intersection of math and the performing arts. Learn some simple mime illusions that anyone can do: make an invisible wall… then bump right into it. Pull on an invisible rope… then get pulled right back. As you become familiar with some basic principles of mime, you’ll also learn how mathematical thinking — for example, envisioning movement through three-dimensional space — can enhance mime performance. In addition, we’ll explore how mathematical ideas can be introduced and developed further using mime. Learn more and register at mimewithmath.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, October 4 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier (online)
Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Memorable sports moments emerge every week. This informal research group, hosted by Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier, will gather to discuss analytics questions from recent sporting events. Find a topic interesting? Explore on your own or form a group, then dive in and share your findings in the coming week’s session. What can we learn from each other, and what can we create and discover through our collective knowledge and expertise? Along the way, we will create a MoMath community of sports analysts! Learn more and register at researchgroup.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “The Matrix Revolution: Data, Images, and Beyond” featuring Malena Español (in person/online)
Wednesday, October 5 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
What is a matrix and what can we do with it? How do matrices relate to data and digital images? Join mathematician Malena Español as she takes us on a journey into the world of matrices and their applications in data science and image processing. Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation. Registration coming soon. Learn more at mathencounters.momath.org.
Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online)
Thursday, October 6 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics. Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans. How do you get in the game with numbers? What questions can be explored? What actionable insights can be gleaned? From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable. Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model. Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts! The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics. One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material. Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, October 7 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath continues this runaway hit series, in which learners ages seven through adult create beautiful new models each week. Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 1 — session two of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, October 9 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called one of the world’s most popular partnership card games. If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, don’t miss Bridge Basics 1, an eight-week course taught by American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein. Why does the game have such broad appeal? Bridge stimulates both sides of the brain, from the use of a bidding language to the application of arithmetic, probability, logic, and inference. Join us for eight weeks, and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Anyone Can Mime with Math, a beginning mime class with Tim Chartier (in person)
Sunday, October 9 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Want to try your hand at mime? Join Tim Chartier, professionally trained by Marcel Marceau, in this engaging new series at the intersection of math and the performing arts. Learn some simple mime illusions that anyone can do: make an invisible wall… then bump right into it. Pull on an invisible rope… then get pulled right back. As you become familiar with some basic principles of mime, you’ll also learn how mathematical thinking — for example, envisioning movement through three-dimensional space — can enhance mime performance. In addition, we’ll explore how mathematical ideas can be introduced and developed further using mime. Learn more and register at mimewithmath.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, October 11 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier (online)
Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Memorable sports moments emerge every week. This informal research group, hosted by Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier, will gather to discuss analytics questions from recent sporting events. Find a topic interesting? Explore on your own or form a group, then dive in and share your findings in the coming week’s session. What can we learn from each other, and what can we create and discover through our collective knowledge and expertise? Along the way, we will create a MoMath community of sports analysts! Learn more and register at researchgroup.momath.org.
Open Set 2022 — MoMath’s performing arts contest (in person)
Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
We asked creative math lovers around the world to send us their best original works of mathematical performance art. Now, you can hear the winners during a special night of live performance. Settle in for an evening of clever words, fun tunes, and whatever else these brilliant creators have in store. Learn more and register at openset.momath.org.
Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online)
Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics. Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans. How do you get in the game with numbers? What questions can be explored? What actionable insights can be gleaned? From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable. Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model. Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts! The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics. One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material. Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, October 14 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath continues this runaway hit series, in which learners ages seven through adult create beautiful new models each week. Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, October 18 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier (online)
Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Memorable sports moments emerge every week. This informal research group, hosted by Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier, will gather to discuss analytics questions from recent sporting events. Find a topic interesting? Explore on your own or form a group, then dive in and share your findings in the coming week’s session. What can we learn from each other, and what can we create and discover through our collective knowledge and expertise? Along the way, we will create a MoMath community of sports analysts! Learn more and register at researchgroup.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, October 19 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
Students, spend an hour independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems. Choose whichever challenges you like and explore them with the guidance and mentorship of an expert mathematician. If you love to experience the incredible joy of mathematical discovery, you won’t want to miss this enjoyable monthly program. Learn more and register at workout.momath.org.
2022 MoMath Gala
Tuesday, November 1
Save the date for MoMath’s annual gala. Details and registration coming soon. Learn more at gala.momath.org.
Math on the House mailing list — sign up to be notified when FREE tickets become available
MoMath is pleased to offer Math on the House, a mailing list for valued Museum patrons to receive free, last-minute tickets to select events when spots become available. To subscribe, visit mathonthehouse.momath.org.
Integrators: The MoMath High School Volunteer Program (in person)
MoMath accepts a limited number of high school students for ongoing volunteer roles during summer vacation and/or the academic year. The Integrators program offers a unique chance to improve interpersonal and communication skills, explore mathematical concepts, and learn valuable job skills. MoMath Integrators interact with visitors (on the Museum floor or online) and train with professional educators, interpreters, and managers. Students who participate during summer vacation commit five days per week, while school-year participants commit approximately one day per week, typically a Saturday or Sunday, from September through June. Apply now for fall 2022. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply at volunteers.momath.org.
Volunteer opportunities
MoMath welcomes volunteers who provide valuable support in a variety of individual ways across the Museum, in both public-facing and internal roles.
- Do you love math and would you like to help others enjoy MoMath’s interactive suite of exhibits — and are you willing to devote two four-hour shifts each month? Apply to become a volunteer Integrator in the Museum!
- Can you occasionally assist with MoMath events, demonstrations, birthday parties, and other activities at the Museum?
- Are you a professional who would like to donate your expertise and time to MoMath? MoMath welcomes your support, especially if you are an educator, administrator, videographer, or technologist.
To apply, please send an email to volunteer@momath.org with a subject line that includes “Volunteer” and your name. Include a cover letter, current résumé, and a newly written statement that, in approximately 150 to 500 words, describes an experience that shaped your love of mathematics.
Events, birthday parties, and more
Looking to host a one-of-a-kind event where your guests can interact with more than 40 engaging exhibits? Enter a world of mathematical intrigue, but don’t worry — amidst all the activity, there is plenty of space for gala-worthy dinners, over-the-top birthday bashes, laser-cutting parties, and bar/bat mitzvahs. Who knew math could be this much fun? Email programservices@momath.org for more information.
Beautiful Math
See what mathematicians think is beautiful about mathematics at beautiful.momath.org.
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