MoMath October – November 2024 Upcoming Events
Dear MoMath friends,
Vote for MoMath! Join Visiting Professor David Reimann for a series of programs throughout the month of October — book discussions, movie nights, and more — all touching on the math of voting. Or put on a more artistic hat and try your hand at topological crochet, weekly origami jams, or a brand new minicourse where you can get up close and personal with symmetry and perspective in art, while also getting to know — and learn from — Professor Reimann. Want to challenge your mind? Join the monthly Math Gym or ramp up to some even more challenging math problems from the American Mathematics Competition (for grade) 12. Students can fall in love with math every Tuesday, join a one-day mini-camp, take a new peek at My Dear Aunt Sally, or become detectives using graph theory, while adults can learn about Lean (a computer-based proof assistant) or spend a fun evening at play during Equilibrium, MoMath’s monthly gaming meetup. Whatever your age, whatever your interest, join MoMath to experience the fun and engaging side of math.
Visit MoMath on Fifth, MoMath’s pop-up space, located at 225 Fifth Avenue in New York City: open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, seven days a week, 364 days a year. The Museum will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28. Purchase admission tickets, become a member, and check out upcoming events, in person and online!
| MoMath at a Glance | ||
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| Mon, Sep 30 | 6:30 pm | Meet a Mathematician: Liz McMahon, hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Tue, Oct 1 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Tue, Oct 1 | 6:30 pm | QED, a conversation about math and math education: “Teaching the Mathematics of Democracy” with special guest Ismar Volić; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Wed, Oct 2 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Fractal Fascinations” (online) |
| Fri, Oct 4 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sat, Oct 5 | 3:00 pm | Free to members! Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show; hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Sun, Oct 6 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Free! Free Play, MoMath’s free general admission hours |
| Sun, Oct 6 | 3:00 pm | Online Topological Crochet: October series (online) |
| Tue, Oct 8 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Tue, Oct 8 | 6:30 pm | The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “Kaleidoscopes and Rotational Patterns” featuring David Reimann (in person) |
| Wed, Oct 9 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free! Math Encounters: “From Fractions to Fairness: Rounding in the apportionment of house seats and delegates” featuring Michael Jones (in person) |
| Thu, Oct 10 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Grids of Life” (online) |
| Thu, Oct 10 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Free! Free Play, MoMath’s free general admission hours — with extended Museum hours! |
| Thu, Oct 10 | 6:30 pm | Review Session for the AMC 12, featuring Alex Kontorovich (online) |
| Fri, Oct 11 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sun, Oct 13 | 1:00 pm | Extensions: Geometry minicourse, featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (grades 6–12) (online) |
| Sun, Oct 13 | 3:00 pm | Online Topological Crochet: October series (online) |
| Sun, Oct 13 | 6:30 pm | Starring Math: Slay the Dragon; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Mon, Oct 14 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm |
MoMath Mini-Camp: “Pattern Party” (grades 1–3 and 4–6) (in person) (Extended-day options available) |
| Tue, Oct 15 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Skipping Towards Infinity” (online) |
| Tue, Oct 15 | 6:30 pm | The 2024 MoMath gala, celebrating MoMath on Fifth (in person) |
| Wed, Oct 16 | 6:30 pm | Free to members! Formal Theorem Proving with Lean, featuring Alex Kontorovich (in person) |
| Fri, Oct 18 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Fri, Oct 18 | 6:30 pm | Free! Family Fridays: “Spirolaterals” with Joshua Zucker (in person) |
| Sun, Oct 20 | 3:00 pm | Online Topological Crochet: October series (online) |
| Sun, Oct 20 | 6:30 pm | “I Will Not Excuse Your Dear Aunt Sally: An Exploration of Algebraic Operations” featuring MOST Fellow Katie Grebel (in person+drop-off) |
| Sun, Oct 20 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for middle and high school students (in person+drop-off) |
| Tue, Oct 22 | 6:30 pm | The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “Frieze Patterns” featuring David Reimann (in person) |
| Wed, Oct 23 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Tangram Teasers” (online) |
| Wed, Oct 23 | 4:00 pm | Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain (grades 4—12) (online) |
| Wed, Oct 23 | 7:00 pm | Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain (grades 4—12) (online) |
| Thu, Oct 24 | 6:30 pm | Free to members! Meet a Mathematician: Karen Saxe; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Fri, Oct 25 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sun, Oct 27 | 1:00 pm | Extensions: Geometry minicourse, featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (grades 6–12) (online) |
| Sun, Oct 27 | 3:00 pm | Online Topological Crochet: October series (online) |
| Sun, Oct 27 | 4:30 pm | Tween Primes: The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert; hosted by David Reimann (in person) |
| Mon, Oct 28 | 6:30 pm | Volumes: Chaotic Elections! A Mathematician Looks at Voting by Donald G. Saari; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Tue, Oct 29 | 6:30 pm | The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “Wallpaper Patterns” featuring David Reimann (in person) |
| Wed, Oct 30 | 6:30 pm | Equilibrium, adult game night at MoMath; hosted by Liz McMahon and Gary Gordon (in person) |
| Thu, Oct 31 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Topological Tic-Tac-Toe” (online) |
| Fri, Nov 1 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sun, Nov 3 | 3:00 pm | Online Topological Crochet: November series (online) |
| Tue, Nov 5 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Luck, Magic, or Math?” (online) |
| Tue, Nov 5 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Tue, Nov 5 | 6:30 pm | The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “Soccer-Ball Patterns” featuring David Reimann (in person) |
| Wed, Nov 6 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free! Math Encounters: “You Want Proof? I’ll Give You Proof! Mathematical Arguments from Euclid to Lean” featuring Jeremy Avigad (in person) |
| Thu, Nov 7 | 6:30 pm | Review Session for the AMC 8, hosted by Alex Kontorovich (online) |
| Thu, Nov 7 | 7:00 pm | Unbounded! (ages 21+ only) (in person) |
| Fri, Nov 8 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Fri, Nov 8 | 6:30 pm | Free! Family Fridays: “Möbius Moves” with Richard Schwartz (in person) |
| Sun, Nov 10 | 1:00 pm | Extensions: Geometry minicourse, featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (grades 6–12) (online) |
| Sun, Nov 10 | 3:00 pm | Online Topological Crochet: November series (online) |
| Tue, Nov 12 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Tue, Nov 12 | 6:30 pm | The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “One-Point and Two-Point Perspectives” featuring David Reimann (in person) |
| Wed, Nov 13 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Math in Art III: Friezes” (online) |
| Fri, Nov 15 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sun, Nov 17 | 3:00 pm | Online Topological Crochet: November series (online) |
| Sun, Nov 17 | 6:30 pm | Playful Patterns: The Joy of Mathematics in a Deck of Cards, featuring Eddie Woo (in person) |
| Tue, Nov 19 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Tue, Nov 19 | 6:30 pm | The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “Three-Point Perspective” featuring David Reimann (in person) |
| Wed, Nov 20 | 4:00 pm | Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain (grades 4–12) (online) |
| Wed, Nov 20 | 6:30 pm | Equilibrium, adult game night at MoMath (in person) |
| Wed, Nov 20 | 7:00 pm | Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain (grades 4–12) (online) |
| Thu, Nov 21 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” (online) |
| Thu, Nov 21 | 6:30 pm | Math Corps Celebrates 100,000 Years, featuring Alex Kontorovich and Steven Kahn (online) |
| Fri, Nov 22 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sat, Nov 23 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show; hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Sun, Nov 24 | 1:00 pm | Extensions: Geometry minicourse, featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (grades 6–12) (online) |
| Sun, Nov 24 | 3:00 pm | Online Topological Crochet: November series (online) |
| Sun, Nov 24 | 6:30 pm | The MOST program presents: “A Detective’s Guide to Graph Theory” with Rachel Lawrence (in person+drop-off) |
| Sun, Nov 24 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for middle and high school students (in person+drop-off) |
| Tue, Nov 26 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (online) |
| Tue, Nov 26 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Tue, Nov 26 | 6:30 pm | The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “Four-Point Perspective” featuring David Reimann (in person) |
CONFERENCES
MOVES 2025: “The Shapes of Math” — CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Join MoMath for its seventh biennial conference on the Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects, featuring Alex Berke, Erik Demaine, Thomas Hales, and Uyen Nguyen. MOVES will be held in New York City, from August 10 through August 12, 2025. Submit an abstract or propose an activity (no later than May 1, 2025), and register for the conference at moves.momath.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
For a complete listing of upcoming events and programs at MoMath, please visit momath.org/calendar.
Meet a Mathematician: Liz McMahon, hosted by David Reimann
Monday, September 30, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day? Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician? Or even, what a mathematician does for fun? You may be surprised by some of the answers! Join David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, as he welcomes mathematician Liz McMahon to the MoMath stage to share her experiences, her stories, and her love of mathematics. Liz McMahon is a Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Lafayette College and co-author of The Joy of SET: The Many Mathematical Dimensions of a Seemingly Simple Card Game. Register at momath.org/meetmath.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (K–3)
Tuesday, October 1, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergartners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
QED: “Teaching the Mathematics of Democracy” with special guest Ismar Volić; hosted by David Reimann
Tuesday, October 1, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join Visiting Professor David Reimann as he welcomes Ismar Volić to the MoMath stage for an engaging conversation about teaching the mathematics of democracy. Ismar is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Wellesley College; co-founder and Director of the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy; and author of the book Making Democracy Count: How Mathematics Improves Voting, Electoral Maps, and Representation. Register at momath.org/QED.
Senior Sessions: “Fractal Fascinations”
Wednesday, October 2, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Fractals are beautiful and mysterious objects with properties that defy the normal rules of geometry, often consisting of iterated, miniature versions of itself. Learn about the most famous fractals and what makes them so unusual. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, October 4, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Free to members! Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show
Saturday, October 5, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET (online)
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?! Recommended for ages 10 to 110. Register at momath.org/krazy.
Free! Free Play — a morning of free general admission to MoMath! (in person)
Sunday, October 6, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET
During Free Play, general admission to MoMath (225 Fifth Avenue) will be completely free! Come enjoy all your favorite exhibits — and if you have friends who have never been to the Museum, there’s no better time to bring them along. Please note that free admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis; MoMath will limit entry once capacity is reached. An early arrival is strongly encouraged for this popular event. Registration is not required.
Online Topological Crochet: October series (session 1 of 4)
Sunday, October 6, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (online)
Are you a topologist who’s keen to make an interesting mapping cylinder, a geometer who likes to see a beautiful surface spanning in space, a polyhedra worshipper, a knotter tyer who would love to expand your portfolio? Maybe you are a crocheter in search of a novelty project, or a fan of Bathsheba Grossman, Charles Perry, and Brent Collins and would love to make small models of their work by yourself? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, or if you just want to crochet some interesting and beautiful mathematical surfaces, topological crochet is perfect for you! Register at momath.org/crochet.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (K–3)
Tuesday, October 8, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergartners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “Kaleidoscopes and Rotational Patterns” featuring David Reimann
Tuesday, October 8, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
This fall, nurture your appreciation for mathematical art through a series of eight deep-diving sessions taught by MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, David Reimann. Learn about the mathematics of different symmetries and how they are related to repeating patterns found in art, architecture, and design. Explore the mathematics of perspective and how we can represent the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional canvas. Each session of this miniseries will blend examples, theory, and hands-on activities to help you understand these important artistic elements and provide groundwork for further mathematical study and artistic creations. Whether you sign up for one session, multiple sessions, or the entire series… come meet us at the intersection of art and mathematics! Register at momath.org/math-art.
Free! Math Encounters: “From Fractions to Fairness: Rounding in the apportionment of House seats and delegates” featuring Michael Jones
Wednesday, October 9, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (in person)
Rounding fractions to whole numbers seems simple, but plays a key role in US politics. Join speaker Michael Jones, an Associate Editor at the American Mathematical Society’s Mathematical Reviews, as he delves into the history, as well as the how and why, of different apportionment methods used to determine both the number of seats a state receives in the US House of Representatives and the number of delegates a candidate receives in presidential primaries. Special introduction by David Reimann, Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, National Museum of Mathematics. Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from Simons Foundation International. Register at momath.org/math-encounters.
Senior Sessions: “Grids of Life”
Thursday, October 10, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Join us to play the Game of Life, invented by John Conway and popularized by Martin Gardner. Widely known in the 1970s (particularly among the computing community), the Game of Life is an example of a cellular automaton (CA). Learn the rules, follow recipes, and use CA principles to generate surprising patterns. Explore simple cellular automata by creating your own infinite patterns! Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Free! Free Play — free general admission to MoMath, plus extended hours! (in person)
Thursday, October 10, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET
During Free Play, general admission to MoMath (225 Fifth Avenue) will be completely free! Come enjoy all your favorite exhibits — and if you have friends who have never been to the Museum, there’s no better time to bring them along. Please note that free admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis; MoMath will limit entry once capacity is reached. An early arrival is strongly encouraged for this popular event. Registration is not required.
Review Session for the AMC 12, hosted by Alex Kontorovich
Thursday, October 10, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
High school students interested in pursuing their passion for competition math are invited to join a review session with distinguished mathematician Alex Kontorovich, who will lead a “Let’s Play” of the AMC 12, showcasing some ideas for success on the exam. As one of the national math contests hosted annually by the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), the AMC 12 is an opportunity for students in grades 12 and below to demonstrate their exceptional problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge; top performers on this exam are invited to participate in a series of exams that may eventually lead to exciting national and international levels of competition! Prepare for the AMC 12 using insights from Dr. Kontorovich, an award-winning Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at Rutgers University, Fellow of the American Mathematical Society, and MoMath’s 2020–2021 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics. Register at momath.org/amc12.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, October 11, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Extensions online math program: Geometry minicourse, featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (grades 6–12)
Sunday, October 13, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET (online)
Students, put on your thinking cap and join MoMath’s Outreach Educator, Chaim Goodman-Strauss, online for a geometry minicourse designed to engage and challenge mathematically-talented students in grades 6–12 from around the country. As a foundational text in geometry and mathematical proof, Euclid’s Elements has withstood the test of time, offering many fun and interesting constructions using a compass and straightedge. Euclid famously told his king, “There is no royal road to geometry” and, in this sequence of 90-minute classes, together we will set forth, working through highlights of the Elements by Euclid, learning basic constructions, theorems, and proofs, building these up into a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem, and then voyaging beyond. Register at momath.org/extensions.
Online Topological Crochet: October series (session 2 of 4)
Sunday, October 13, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (online)
Are you a topologist who’s keen to make an interesting mapping cylinder, a geometer who likes to see a beautiful surface spanning in space, a polyhedra worshipper, a knotter tyer who would love to expand your portfolio? Maybe you are a crocheter in search of a novelty project, or a fan of Bathsheba Grossman, Charles Perry, and Brent Collins and would love to make small models of their work by yourself? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, or if you just want to crochet some interesting and beautiful mathematical surfaces, topological crochet is perfect for you! Register at momath.org/crochet.
Starring Math: featuring Slay the Dragon
Sunday, October 13, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (online)
MoMath goes to the movies! Join host David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024-2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for an engaging discussion of Slay The Dragon, 2019 American documentary film about gerrymandering in the United States. While familiarity with the film is not required for attending Starring Math, for the fullest experience, participants are encouraged to have watched the featured film in advance of the discussion. Slay the Dragon is currently available for streaming through popular subscription services, such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Sling TV, Tubi, and YouTube Premium. Register at momath.org/starring-math.
MoMath Mini-Camp: Pattern Party (grades 1–3 and 4–6)
Monday, October 14, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person)
Explore symmetry, tessellations, and orbifolds, while learning the math behind the patterns you see every day. Expand your knowledge of the world through hands-on projects and activities, digging into such areas of mathematics as geometry and topology. Have fun while discovering, building, and creating your own patterns! Extended-day options are available (for pick-up at 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm). Register at momath.org/mini-camps.
Senior Sessions: “Skipping Towards Infinity”
Tuesday, October 15, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Is it possible to add infinitely many things and end up with a single finite number? Sometimes, but the arithmetic of infinity obeys its own strange rules. Achilles and the Tortoise never quite mastered them! Explore this classic paradox and other surprising results that arise when considering the mathematics of infinity. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
The 2024 MoMath gala, celebrating MoMath on Fifth
Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
Don’t miss math’s most fashionable event of the season! Join us on October 15 for MoMath’s annual gala, a special evening of fun and mathematics. Hosted at MoMath on Fifth (225 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan), this year’s gala promises to be an entertaining and engaging evening, providing a rare opportunity to interact with MoMath’s exhibits without the crowds and to learn about the Museum’s exciting plans for the future. Show your support with a table sponsorship or ticket purchase at momath.org/gala.
Free to members! Formal Theorem Proving with Lean, featuring Alex Kontorovich
Wednesday, October 16, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
Interactive Theorem Proving software, such as the Lean proof assistant, is becoming an increasingly important tool with numerous applications, both to theoretical research mathematics and in the real world (for example, in AI systems such as the recent DeepMind project that claimed a Silver Medal for the International Mathematical Olympiad). It also has the potential to become an extremely valuable tool for mathematics education to help train young learners on the skill of rigorous thinking. Join Alex Kontorovich, MoMath’s 2020–2021 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics and a Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at Rutgers University, for a gentle introduction to this technology, aimed at a general audience. Register at momath.org/proofs.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, October 18, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Free! Family Fridays: “Spirolaterals” with Joshua Zucker
Friday, October 18, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
“Move, turn, and repeat” is a simple pattern that makes some surprising pictures. Join Joshua Zucker in creating art from different sequences of moves with turns of 90, 60, or 120 degrees. Can we learn to predict important features of the image from the input sequence? Can we find the sequence from the picture? Are there multiple sequences that generate the same picture? 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. Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees. Register at momath.org/family-fridays.
Online Topological Crochet: October series (session 3 of 4)
Sunday, October 20, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (online)
Are you a topologist who’s keen to make an interesting mapping cylinder, a geometer who likes to see a beautiful surface spanning in space, a polyhedra worshipper, a knotter tyer who would love to expand your portfolio? Maybe you are a crocheter in search of a novelty project, or a fan of Bathsheba Grossman, Charles Perry, and Brent Collins and would love to make small models of their work by yourself? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, or if you just want to crochet some interesting and beautiful mathematical surfaces, topological crochet is perfect for you! Register at momath.org/crochet.
I Will Not Excuse Your Dear Aunt Sally: an exploration of algebraic operations, featuring MOST Fellow Katie Grebel
Sunday, October 20, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person + drop-off)
Why is the order of operations in that order? Let’s take a peek behind the scenes of abstract algebra to better understand operations, how they work, and if they can be applied to objects other than numbers. Register at momath.org/mostplus.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Sunday, October 20, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person + drop-off)
Middle and high school students, come indulge in an evening of mathematical (and parent-free!) fun at MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program. Explore dynamic exhibits and enjoy fun, hands-on mathematical activities designed with you in mind. Vibe with a peer group that thinks math is cool, and don’t miss the chance to boogie down on New York City’s only interactive, light-up Voronoi dance floor. Plus, be sure to stop by the Octachoron Café, where decadent hot cocoa and chocolate chip cookies await! Register at momath.org/unlimited.
The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “Frieze Patterns” featuring David Reimann
Tuesday, October 22, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
This fall, nurture your appreciation for mathematical art through a series of eight deep-diving sessions taught by MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, David Reimann. Learn about the mathematics of different symmetries and how they are related to repeating patterns found in art, architecture, and design. Explore the mathematics of perspective and how we can represent the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional canvas. Each session of this miniseries will blend examples, theory, and hands-on activities to help you understand these important artistic elements and provide groundwork for further mathematical study and artistic creations. Whether you sign up for one session, multiple sessions, or the entire series… come meet us at the intersection of art and mathematics! Register at momath.org/math-art.
Senior Sessions: “Tangram Teasers”
Wednesday, October 23, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Exercise your mind and stretch your spatial reasoning while searching for solutions to fun tangram puzzles. Learn to create specific figures by combining seven polygons. If you get stuck, try another way! Discover multiple strategies to solve these classic dissection puzzles. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions/.
Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, October 23, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (online)
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. Register at momath.org/math-gym.
Free to members! Meet a Mathematician: Karen Saxe; hosted by David Reimann
Thursday, October 24, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day? Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician? Or even, what a mathematician does for fun? You may be surprised by some of the answers! Join David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, as he welcomes Karen Saxe to the MoMath stage to share her experiences, her story, and her love of mathematics. Karen is the Associate Executive Director of the American Mathematical Society and Director of the Office of Goverment Relations, which advocates for policies and funding to support the mathematical sciences. Karen and David will discuss the mathematics of voting and how government funding is vitally important in mathematical research. Register at momath.org/meetmath.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, October 25, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything!, featuring David Reimann
Friday, October 25, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
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! Join David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for this one-hour, interactive session. Come with your own questions for David, or just join to listen in. All are welcome, and no question is too basic — although plenty may be too hard! Register at momath.org/ask-anything.
Extensions online math program: Geometry minicourse (grades 6–12), featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (session 3 of 7)
Sunday, October 27, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET (online)
Students, put on your thinking cap and join MoMath’s Outreach Educator, Chaim Goodman-Strauss, online for a geometry minicourse designed to engage and challenge mathematically-talented students in grades 6–12 from around the country. As a foundational text in geometry and mathematical proof, Euclid’s Elements has withstood the test of time, offering many fun and interesting constructions using a compass and straightedge. Euclid famously told his king, “There is no royal road to geometry” and, in this sequence of 90-minute classes, together we will set forth, working through highlights of the Elements by Euclid, learning basic constructions, theorems, and proofs, building these up into a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem, and then voyaging beyond. Register at momath.org/extensions.
Online Topological Crochet: October series (session 4 of 4)
Sunday, October 27, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (online)
Are you a topologist who’s keen to make an interesting mapping cylinder, a geometer who likes to see a beautiful surface spanning in space, a polyhedra worshipper, a knotter tyer who would love to expand your portfolio? Maybe you are a crocheter in search of a novelty project, or a fan of Bathsheba Grossman, Charles Perry, and Brent Collins and would love to make small models of their work by yourself? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, or if you just want to crochet some interesting and beautiful mathematical surfaces, topological crochet is perfect for you! Register at momath.org/crochet.
Tween Primes, MoMath’s book club for teens and tweens: featuring The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert; hosted by David Reimann
Sunday, October 27, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (in person)
Are you a budding mathematician between the ages of 10 and 17 who loves reading? Would you like to make new friends your age who share your passion for mathematics and literature? Join host and MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, David Reimann, for a book club discussion of The Voting Booth, a young adult novel that weaves together an all-in-one-day love story with a compelling storyline about the importance of voting and the history of voter suppression. Register at momath.org/tween-primes.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: featuring Chaotic Elections! A Mathematician Looks at Voting by Donald G. Saari; hosted by David Reimann
Monday, October 28, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
Join host David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for an engaging book club discussion of Donald G. Saari’s Chaotic Elections! A Mathematician Looks at Voting, which examines the past elections and places them in the larger context of voting systems in general. Saari’s analysis shows that the fundamental problems with the 2000 presidential election are not with the courts, recounts, or defective ballots, but are caused by the very way Americans vote for presidents. Register at momath.org/volumes.
The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “Wallpaper Patterns” featuring David Reimann
Tuesday, October 29, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
This fall, nurture your appreciation for mathematical art through a series of eight deep-diving sessions taught by MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, David Reimann. Learn about the mathematics of different symmetries and how they are related to repeating patterns found in art, architecture, and design. Explore the mathematics of perspective and how we can represent the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional canvas. Each session of this miniseries will blend examples, theory, and hands-on activities to help you understand these important artistic elements and provide groundwork for further mathematical study and artistic creations. Whether you sign up for one session, multiple sessions, or the entire series… come meet us at the intersection of art and mathematics! Register at momath.org/math-art.
Equilibrium, adult game night at MoMath; hosted by Liz McMahon and Gary Gordon
Wednesday, October 30, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Join MoMath for a fun-filled adults-only evening of mathematically-rich games! Make new friends and reconnect with old ones as you enjoy the unique evening atmosphere of the nation’s premier math museum. Equilibrium in October will be hosted by Liz McMahon and Gary Gordon, Professors Emeriti of Mathematics at Lafayette College and co-authors of The Joy of SET: The Many Mathematical Dimensions of a Seemingly Simple Card Game. Register at momath.org/gamenight.
Senior Sessions: “Topological Tic-Tac-Toe”
Thursday, October 31, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
The familiar game of tic-tac-toe becomes fun and challenging when played on alternative topological surfaces. The typical 3×3 game board is enhanced by gluing pairs of opposite edges together in various ways, making for more interesting games and mind-bending playing spaces. Participants learn to appreciate the in’s and out’s of these new objects as they develop strategies to master the mathematically enhanced games. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, November 1, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Online Topological Crochet: November series (session 1 of 4)
Sunday, November 3, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (online)
Are you a topologist who’s keen to make an interesting mapping cylinder, a geometer who likes to see a beautiful surface spanning in space, a polyhedra worshipper, a knotter tyer who would love to expand your portfolio? Maybe you are a crocheter in search of a novelty project, or a fan of Bathsheba Grossman, Charles Perry, and Brent Collins and would love to make small models of their work by yourself? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, or if you just want to crochet some interesting and beautiful mathematical surfaces, topological crochet is perfect for you! Register at momath.org/crochet.
Senior Sessions: “Luck, Magic, or Math?”
Tuesday, November 5, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
At first glance, the occurrence of an “unlikely” event might seem like luck… or magic. However, when this event occurs over and over, we have to look more closely. With a bit of math, we will see that some events, which might seem unlikely at first, have a higher probability than intuition would suggest. Learn how a clever magician can “read the minds” of an unsuspecting audience using a little knowledge of probability! Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (K–3)
Tuesday, November 5, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergartners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “Soccer-Ball Patterns” featuring David Reimann
Tuesday, November 5, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
This fall, nurture your appreciation for mathematical art through a series of eight deep-diving sessions taught by MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, David Reimann. Learn about the mathematics of different symmetries and how they are related to repeating patterns found in art, architecture, and design. Explore the mathematics of perspective and how we can represent the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional canvas. Each session of this miniseries will blend examples, theory, and hands-on activities to help you understand these important artistic elements and provide groundwork for further mathematical study and artistic creations. Whether you sign up for one session, multiple sessions, or the entire series… come meet us at the intersection of art and mathematics! Register at momath.org/math-art.
Free! Math Encounters: “You Want Proof? I’ll Give You Proof! Mathematical Arguments from Euclid to Lean” featuring Jeremy Avigad
Wednesday, November 6, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (in person)
Although proof has been central to mathematics from ancient times, our understanding of what a proof is has evolved in interesting ways. In the 17th century, Isaac Newton proved things about quantities that are infinitely small while in the 19th century, Georg Cantor proved things about quantities that are infinitely large. Some proofs rely on calculations that are too long to carry out by hand, whereas there are collaborative proofs that are too large to be understood by any one person. Now, we can even write proofs in such a way that a computer can understand them and determine whether or not they are correct — and, by the way, so can AI! Join Jeremy Avigad, Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Mathematical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, in an exploration of recent developments that challenge our understanding of mathematical proof. You’ll even get to experiment yourself with contemporary proof-checking technology. Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from Simons Foundation International. Register at momath.org/math-encounters.
Review Session for the AMC 8, featuring Alex Kontorovich
Thursday, November 7, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Middle school students interested in pursuing their passion for competition math are invited to join a review session with mathematician Alex Kontorovich, who will lead a “Let’s Play” of the AMC 8, showcasing some ideas for success on the exam. As one of the popular, national contests hosted annually by the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), the AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple-choice exam for students in grades 8 and below. Learn how you can develop your problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge for a strong performance on the AMC 8 using insights from Dr. Kontorovich, an award-winning Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at Rutgers University, Fellow of the American Mathematical Society, and MoMath’s 2020–2021 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics. Register at momath.org/amc8-review.
Unbounded! MoMath’s 21+ night
Thursday, November 7, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm ET (in person)
Don’t miss MoMath’s 21+ night! Those who are ages 21 and up are invited to explore MoMath’s dynamic exhibits and dance the night away on the only Voronoi-patterned dance floor in town — all while enjoying a child-free evening at MoMath! Food and beer/wine available for purchase. Register at momath.org/unbounded.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, November 8, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Free! Family Fridays: “Möbius Moves” with Richard Schwartz
Friday, November 8, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
It’s easy to make a paper Möbius band: take an ordinary strip of paper, give it a twist, and tape the ends together. Move the strip around in space, trace your fingers around it, and observe something surprising: while an untwisted paper bracelet has two edges and two sides, surprisingly, the twisted version has only one edge and only one side. And ponder this: how short of a strip can be used to make one of these? The answer to this question had been a mathematical mystery until Richard Schwartz, Chancellor’s Professor at Brown University and the author of Really Big Numbers, proved that a one-inch wide strip had to be more than roughly 1.7 inches (the square root of three, to be exact) to do the job. Join Richard as we hear about some of the ideas that went into his recent proof while also having fun making Möbius bands of various kinds – knotted ones, multi-twisted ones, and the famous optimal one that comes up in his result – and exploring their strange and delightful properties. 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. Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees. Register at momath.org/family-fridays.
Extensions online math program: Geometry minicourse (grades 6–12), featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (session 4 of 7)
Sunday, November 10, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET (online)
Students, put on your thinking cap and join MoMath’s Outreach Educator, Chaim Goodman-Strauss, online for a geometry minicourse designed to engage and challenge mathematically-talented students in grades 6–12 from around the country. As a foundational text in geometry and mathematical proof, Euclid’s Elements has withstood the test of time, offering many fun and interesting constructions using a compass and straightedge. Euclid famously told his king, “There is no royal road to geometry” and, in this sequence of 90-minute classes, together we will set forth, working through highlights of the Elements by Euclid, learning basic constructions, theorems, and proofs, building these up into a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem, and then voyaging beyond. Register at momath.org/extensions.
Online Topological Crochet: November series (session 2 of 4)
Sunday, November 10, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (online)
Are you a topologist who’s keen to make an interesting mapping cylinder, a geometer who likes to see a beautiful surface spanning in space, a polyhedra worshipper, a knotter tyer who would love to expand your portfolio? Maybe you are a crocheter in search of a novelty project, or a fan of Bathsheba Grossman, Charles Perry, and Brent Collins and would love to make small models of their work by yourself? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, or if you just want to crochet some interesting and beautiful mathematical surfaces, topological crochet is perfect for you! Register at momath.org/crochet.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (K–3)
Tuesday, November 12, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergartners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “One-Point and Two-Point Perspectives” featuring David Reimann
Tuesday, November 12, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
This fall, nurture your appreciation for mathematical art through a series of eight deep-diving sessions taught by MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, David Reimann. Learn about the mathematics of different symmetries and how they are related to repeating patterns found in art, architecture, and design. Explore the mathematics of perspective and how we can represent the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional canvas. Each session of this miniseries will blend examples, theory, and hands-on activities to help you understand these important artistic elements and provide groundwork for further mathematical study and artistic creations. Whether you sign up for one session, multiple sessions, or the entire series… come meet us at the intersection of art and mathematics! Register at momath.org/math-art.
Senior Sessions: “Math in Art III: Friezes”
Wednesday, November 13, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Continuing in our Math in Art series is an introduction to mathematical symmetry and the seven patterns of friezes. Known for their decorative purposes and often enriched with carvings, these architectural elements have been known and used since antiquity. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, November 15, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Online Topological Crochet: November series (session 3 of 4)
Sunday, November 17, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (online)
Are you a topologist who’s keen to make an interesting mapping cylinder, a geometer who likes to see a beautiful surface spanning in space, a polyhedra worshipper, a knotter tyer who would love to expand your portfolio? Maybe you are a crocheter in search of a novelty project, or a fan of Bathsheba Grossman, Charles Perry, and Brent Collins and would love to make small models of their work by yourself? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, or if you just want to crochet some interesting and beautiful mathematical surfaces, topological crochet is perfect for you! Register at momath.org/crochet.
Playful Patterns: The Joy of Mathematics in a Deck of Cards, featuring Eddie Woo
Sunday, November 17, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
Experience the joy and surprise of learning mathematics just by using a simple deck of playing cards. Patterns are all around us, and they can even appear in places that seem entirely chaotic and unpredictable. Join math educator Eddie Woo and discover how mathematics gives us the power to see and manipulate those patterns — and learn some delightful and entertaining ‘tricks’ in the process! Register at momath.org/patterns.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (K–3)
Tuesday, November 19, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergartners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “Three-Point Perspective” featuring David Reimann
Tuesday, November 19, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
This fall, nurture your appreciation for mathematical art through a series of eight deep-diving sessions taught by MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, David Reimann. Learn about the mathematics of different symmetries and how they are related to repeating patterns found in art, architecture, and design. Explore the mathematics of perspective and how we can represent the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional canvas. Each session of this miniseries will blend examples, theory, and hands-on activities to help you understand these important artistic elements and provide groundwork for further mathematical study and artistic creations. Whether you sign up for one session, multiple sessions, or the entire series… come meet us at the intersection of art and mathematics! Register at momath.org/math-art.
Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, November 20, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (online)
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. Register at momath.org/math-gym.
Equilibrium, adult game night at MoMath
Wednesday, November 20, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Join MoMath for a fun-filled, adults-only evening of mathematically-rich games! Whether you come alone or bring a friend, you’ll have fun playing games and connecting with mathematically-inclined adults, all while enjoying the unique evening atmosphere at the premier math museum in North America. Register at momath.org/gamenight.
Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes”
Thursday, November 21, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
What shapes can you fit together to cover a chessboard? Dominoes? Trominoes? Learn about mathematical proofs while exploring patterns of odd and even numbers and experimenting with real dominoes and chessboards. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Math Corps Celebrates 100,000 Years, featuring Alex Kontorovich and Steven Kahn
Thursday, November 21, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
The Math Corps is a summer math program founded 32 (which is 100,000… in base 2) years ago by Dr. Steven Kahn, Professor of Mathematics at Wayne State University and Director of the Center for Excellence and Equity in Mathematics. Based on a philosophy of “loving and believing in kids”, the Math Corps has achieved dramatic results and garnered national recognition and widespread acclaim. Dr. Kahn will be interviewed by Rutgers mathematician Alex Kontorovich; come hear Dr. Kahn’s incredible and inspiring story of overcoming massive obstacles to provide Detroit’s children with the kinds of educational and lifetime opportunities that all children should have. Register at momath.org/mathcorps.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, November 22, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show
Saturday, November 23, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET (online)
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?! Recommended for ages 10 to 110. Register at momath.org/krazy.
Extensions online math program: Geometry minicourse (grades 6–12), featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (session 5 of 7)
Sunday, November 24, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET (online)
Students, put on your thinking cap and join MoMath’s Outreach Educator, Chaim Goodman-Strauss, online for a geometry minicourse designed to engage and challenge mathematically-talented students in grades 6–12 from around the country. As a foundational text in geometry and mathematical proof, Euclid’s Elements has withstood the test of time, offering many fun and interesting constructions using a compass and straightedge. Euclid famously told his king, “There is no royal road to geometry” and, in this sequence of 90-minute classes, together we will set forth, working through highlights of the Elements by Euclid, learning basic constructions, theorems, and proofs, building these up into a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem, and then voyaging beyond. Register at momath.org/extensions.
Online Topological Crochet: November series (session 4 of 4)
Sunday, November 24, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (online)
Are you a topologist who’s keen to make an interesting mapping cylinder, a geometer who likes to see a beautiful surface spanning in space, a polyhedra worshipper, a knotter tyer who would love to expand your portfolio? Maybe you are a crocheter in search of a novelty project, or a fan of Bathsheba Grossman, Charles Perry, and Brent Collins and would love to make small models of their work by yourself? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, or if you just want to crochet some interesting and beautiful mathematical surfaces, topological crochet is perfect for you! Register at momath.org/crochet.
Tween Primes, MoMath’s book club for teens and tweens; hosted by David Reimann
Sunday, November 24, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (in person)
Are you a budding mathematician between the ages of 10 and 17 who loves reading? Would you like to make new friends your age who share your passion for mathematics and literature? Join host and MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, David Reimann, for a book club discussion! Register at momath.org/tween-primes.
A Detective’s Guide to Graph Theory, featuring MOST Fellow Rachel Lawrence
Sunday, October 20, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person+drop-off)
Become an investigative mathematician for a day — no prior experience necessary! Your adventure begins when you encounter a mysterious situation in the wild. Follow a trail of clues to uncover the facts and form a mathematical hypothesis. Continue your pursuit until you can expose the truth, once and for all. Along the way, you’ll meet a few of the major characters in graph theory and some unexpected connections they’ve been hiding. Learn how to conclude your investigation with an elegant proof of your discoveries, an argument clear enough to convince any judge and jury. Register at momath.org/mostplus.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Sunday, November 24, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person + drop-off)
Middle and high school students, come indulge in an evening of mathematical (and parent-free!) fun at MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program. Explore dynamic exhibits and enjoy fun, hands-on mathematical activities designed with you in mind. Vibe with a peer group that thinks math is cool, and don’t miss the chance to boogie down on New York City’s only interactive, light-up Voronoi dance floor. Plus, be sure to stop by the Octachoron Café, where decadent hot cocoa and chocolate chip cookies await! Register at momath.org/unlimited.
Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket”
Tuesday, November 26, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
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! Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (K–3)
Tuesday, November 26, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergartners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “Four-Point Perspective” featuring David Reimann
Tuesday, November 26, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
This fall, nurture your appreciation for mathematical art through a series of eight deep-diving sessions taught by MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, David Reimann. Learn about the mathematics of different symmetries and how they are related to repeating patterns found in art, architecture, and design. Explore the mathematics of perspective and how we can represent the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional canvas. Each session of this miniseries will blend examples, theory, and hands-on activities to help you understand these important artistic elements and provide groundwork for further mathematical study and artistic creations. Whether you sign up for one session, multiple sessions, or the entire series… come meet us at the intersection of art and mathematics! Register at momath.org/math-art.
For a complete list of upcoming events, visit momath.org/calendar.
SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS
Field trips, in-school workshops, and other educational opportunities
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. Or, let MoMath come to you and choose from a range of on-campus options, including MoMath educator-led workshops and MoMath’s MM2GO traveling exhibits. Learn more and book your experience at fieldtrips.momath.org.
Title I schools are eligible for free programs and field trips
MoMath’s free outreach programs for Title I schools include in-person and online field trips to the Museum, workshops presented by experienced MoMath educators in your classroom, and visits to your school by Math Midway 2 Go (MM2GO), MoMath’s traveling suite of original mathematical exhibits. Support for these programs is now available, thanks to contributions from individuals and organizations including: Judith Gibbons and Francesco Scattone, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, Two Sigma, the ADP Foundation, and New York City Council Members Carlina Rivera (Council District 2) and Mercedes Narcisse (Council District 46). These programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. To apply for one of these free programs, visit titleone.momath.org. Interested in sponsoring one of them? Email donation@momath.org.
Expansions, MoMath’s gifted program to engage and challenge NYC’s brightest math students (grades 1–12)
Reinvent math class with Expansions, MoMath’s after-school gifted program. Expansions sessions are designed and delivered by MoMath’s education team to illuminate the wonders of mathematics, challenge and inspire students, and broaden mathematical horizons. With topics ranging from fractals to cellular automata, Expansions sessions 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. Apply for the 2024–2025 school year at momath.org/expansions.
One-on-one math tutoring services
Is your child struggling in math? Or are they mathematically precocious and ready for more? 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, or they’re eager to discover the beauty in mathematics beyond the curriculum, MoMath’s instructors are ready to help. For more information, please email tutoring@momath.org.
FOR THE DEDICATED MATH FANS
Retail Pick-of-the-Month: Love Triangle: How Trigonometry Shapes the World by Matt Parker
Trigonometry is perhaps the most essential concept humans have ever devised. The simple yet versatile triangle allows us to record music, map the world, launch rockets into space, and be slightly less bad at pool. Triangles underpin our day-to-day lives and civilizations as we now know it… This is the guide you should have had in high school — a lively and definitive answer to “why do I need to learn about trigonometry?”
Organizing a team outing or class playdate? Make it fun and mathematical — host it at MoMath!
Large groups of 25 or more individuals receive discounted admission rates; email groupsales@momath.org for details and pricing. Advance purchase and a reservation is required for all large groups.
Host your birthday party at MoMath
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 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 New York? 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! Birthday honorees of all ages are welcome to celebrate at MoMath. For pricing and details, visit birthdays.momath.org.
Need a gift for the math fan in your life? Give them a MoMath gift card!
Give the gift of math! Purchase a gift card by phone (212-542-0566) or stop by Additions, the shop at MoMath, to pick up your gift card today, good for purchases in the shop or for admission to the Museum.
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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 momath.org/mathonthehouse.
JOIN THE TEAM
Are you passionate about spreading a love of mathematics? Contact us — we’d love to welcome you to the team! Send the following to jobs@momath.org: a cover letter, your résumé with GPA, and a statement (at least one paragraph long, but no more than a page, please) describing your views on mathematics or an experience you’ve had related to mathematics.
Positions are available in education, administration, marketing, technology, communications, and more — visit jobs.momath.org for a complete list of MoMath’s exciting job and volunteer opportunities.
Featured positions:
MoMath Centroid Fellowship (Fellowship)
A limited number of Spring 2024 graduates from around the country will be accepted for this highly selective, paid, year-long opportunity to work in museum administration at the National Museum of Mathematics.
Program Assistant (Full-Time)
MoMath is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative and coordination support to a variety of highly visible events and ongoing activities such as online and in-person classes and events, after school programs, prizes/awards, public presentations, and summer camps.
School Groups Coordinator (Full-Time)
MoMath is seeking a School Groups Coordinator with excellent administrative and communication skills to serve as the point of contact for planning and scheduling in-person and online class trips for K-12 students.
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Become a member
Join as a MoMath member and take advantage of an array of benefits, including: one year of free, unlimited general admission with access to MoMath’s dynamic exhibits; free access to MoMath’s extensive library of event recordings; a 10% member’s discount in Additions, the shop at MoMath; free and discounted registration to select online programs; and exclusive invitations to members-only events. Become a premium member and receive priority seating at monthly Math Encounters presentations, early notices to register for events, special invitations to exclusive MoMath member events, discounts on birthday parties, and more. Membership purchases are tax-deductible in part or in whole, depending on the level of membership. Learn more about membership levels and purchase your annual membership at join.momath.org.
Volunteer at MoMath
Volunteers at MoMath provide invaluable support in a variety of ways throughout 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? Join MoMath’s volunteer opportunities mailing list and help out when you can!
- 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 express interest in volunteering, email volunteer@momath.org with a brief introduction of yourself, including your interests, skills, and background.
Make a Donation
A unique and innovative institution, the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) strives to enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics as an evolving, creative, and aesthetic human endeavor. MoMath is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization; donations are tax-deductible as allowable by law. Show your support by making a tax-deductible donation today at momath.org/contribute.
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