Dear MoMath friends,
Spring is in the air and MoMath is taking it to the streets! First, we kick off May with Graph the Grid — join us in creating Manhattan’s largest-ever human parabola. Then, don’t miss two days of fun in the sun as Madison Square Math takes over 26th Street between 5th and Madison, right outside the Museum, as part of the NYC Open Culture initiative. Not in the tristate area? Bring math to your own neighborhood with Global Perspective, featuring stunning mathematical sculptures by Anton Bakker — plus join Anton at his two upcoming online events, focusing first on spirals and then on tessellations. Looking for yet more mathematical enjoyment? You can play with permutations, produce a parabola, and ponder some puzzles. From fractions to fractals, isosceles to infinity, and Pascal to poetry — MoMath is your one-stop shop for ongoing mathematical engagement!
Due to the current health situation, the Museum is temporarily closed. Please enjoy the following programs and activities, all available online unless noted otherwise. Additionally, many of MoMath’s programs are being offered for free or at a reduced rate for those in need and for those with MoMath memberships — please visit individual event pages for more information.
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| Math on the House — sign up to be notified when free, last-minute seats become available for select events | |
| Slice of Pi — a month-long social club including ongoing activities for tweens and teens who love math | |
| Global Perspective: Math, Art, and Architecture Around the World, a unique, augmented reality experience (free public access) | |
| Alternative Perspective in Composite, the gallery at MoMath — a groundbreaking art show, available virtually (free online access) | |
| Field Trips: virtual visits to MoMath for students and educators | |
| Mind-Benders for the Quarantined!, weekly mathematical puzzles from MoMath’s puzzle master, Dr. Peter Winkler | |
| MoMath Online: Student Sessions, educator-led sessions for pre-K to 12 students exploring math from home | |
| MathPlay, the preschool program at MoMath | |
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MOVES 2022, Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects — submit an abstract or activity for MoMath’s fifth biennial conference focusing on the math of puzzles; submissions accepted through July 1 |
| Transformations 2021, the summer camp at MoMath — registration now open | |
| Poetic Math — submit and share a mathematical limerick in honor of National Limerick Day (May 12). Deadline May 1. | |
| Expansions, the gifted program at MoMath for students in first grade through high school | |
| The Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching: win $25k! Deadline May 15. | |
| Wed, Apr 28 | Spirals with artist and technologist Anton Bakker |
| Thu, Apr 29 | Parabolic Parables: a friendly conversation about parabolas, with Alex Kontorovich |
| Fri, Apr 30 | Senior Sessions: “Breaking Codes” |
| Fri, Apr 30 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Fri, Apr 30 | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games |
| Sat, May 1 | Graph the Grid — don’t miss the latest MathHappening event! |
| Sun, May 2 | Bridge Basics, a six-week online course |
| Mon, May 3 | Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Tetrahedron” |
| Tue, May 4 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Tue, May 4 | Mysterious Subtraction with Joshua Zucker |
| Wed, May 5 | Math Encounters: “Fun with Fractals: Finding patterns in the chaos” with Sarah Koch |
| Thu, May 6 | Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles” |
| Thu, May 6 | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Alex Kontorovich |
| Thu, May 6 | Introduction to Tinkercad (3D modeling software) |
| Fri, May 7 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Mon, May 10 | Noteworthy Math: the math of music and the music of math, mini-course with Alex Kontorovich (free to members!) |
| Tue, May 11 | Senior Sessions: “Fractal Fascinations” |
| Tue, May 11 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Wed, May 12 | Poetic Math — an evening of mathematical limericks in honor of National Limerick Day on May 12 |
| Thu, May 13 | Ramsey Theory: “The Pigeonhole Principle, on Steroids” with Paul Zeitz |
| Fri, May 14 | Senior Sessions: “Dynamic Dice” |
| Fri, May 14 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Fri, May 14 | Family Fridays: “Punz and Puzzles” with Patrick Vennebush |
| Sat, May 15 | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (free to members!) |
| Sun, May 16 | Madison Square Math (in person!) |
| Sun, May 16 | Bridge Basics, a six-week online course |
| Mon, May 17 | Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” |
| Mon, May 17 | Ranked Choice Voting with Alex Kontorovich |
| Tue, May 18 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Tue, May 18 | Shift and Subtract: How to make decimals do your bidding with Joshua Zucker |
| Wed, May 19 | Math Gym, a workout for your brain |
| Thu, May 20 | Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Packing and Cracking” |
| Thu, May 20 | Meet a Mathematician featuring Jordan Ellenberg |
| Thu, May 20 | Ramsey Theory: “Coloring Infinite Combs” with Paul Zeitz |
| Fri, May 21 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Fri, May 21 | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games |
| Sun, May 23 | Bridge Basics, a six-week online course |
| Sun, May 23 | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: Cows in the Maze by Ian Stewart |
| Sun, May 23 | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school |
| Mon, May 24 | Statistics in the STEM Classroom: Real-Life Applications and Impacts (Part II) |
| Tue, May 25 | Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Hexahedron” |
| Tue, May 25 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Tue, May 25 | QED: Homework Help… for Parents! |
| Wed, May 26 | Conway’s Magical Pen with Anton Bakker |
| Thu, May 27 | Making Infinity Finite with Joshua Zucker |
| Fri, May 28 | Senior Sessions: “Prime Time” |
| Fri, May 28 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Tue, June 1 | Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs” |
| Tue, June 1 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Wed, June 2 | Math Encounters: “Patterns in Permutations: the hidden and surprising structures that emerge from ordered lists” with Lara Pudwell |
| Thu, June 3 | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Alex Kontorovich |
| Thu, June 3 | Ramsey Theory: “Absurdly Extravagant Upper Bounds, and the wizards who shrink them” with Paul Zeitz |
| Fri, June 4 | Senior Sessions: “Tangram Teasers” |
| Fri, June 4 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Sat, June 5 | Madison Square Math (in person!) |
| Sun, June 6 | Bridge Basics, a six-week online course |
| Mon, June 7 | Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Tower of Power” |
| Tue, June 8 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Tue, June 8 | Meet the Author: A chat with Jordan Ellenberg about his new book, Shape: The Hidden Geometry of Information, Biology, Strategy, Democracy, and Everything Else (free to members!) |
| Wed, June 9 | Diversity in Computing: Challenges and Possibilities |
| Thu, June 10 | Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Octahedron” |
| Fri, June 11 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Sat, June 12 | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman |
| Sun, June 13 | Bridge Basics, a six-week online course |
| Tue, June 15 | Senior Sessions: “Roping Around the World” |
| Tue, June 15 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Wed, June 16 | Math Gym, a workout for your brain |
| Thu, June 17 | Only Isosceles with Paul Zeitz |
| Fri, June 18 | Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” |
| Fri, June 18 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Mon, June 21 | Senior Sessions: “Hailstone Numbers” |
| Tue, June 22 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Tue, June 22 | Children of Dots with Joshua Zucker (free to members!) |
| Thu, June 24 | Senior Sessions: “Möbius Mischief” |
| Thu, June 24 | Meet a Mathematician featuring Catriona Agg |
| Thu, June 24 | Fractions Forever with Paul Zeitz |
| Fri, June 25 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Fri, June 25 | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games |
| Sun, June 27 | Bridge Basics, a six-week online course |
| Sun, June 27 | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: Zombies and Calculus by Colin Adams |
| Sun, June 27 | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school |
| Tue, June 29 | Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Ranking and Tanking” |
| Tue, June 29 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Tue, June 29 | Pascal’s Dots and Fractal Triangles with Joshua Zucker |
| Fri, July 2 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Wed, July 7 | Math Encounters: “The Structure of Space: Measuring the Shape of the Universe” with David Spergel |
| Sun, Aug 8 | MOVES Meet-Up — an online social event (of collaborative puzzling) as we gear up for the MOVES conference in January 2022 |
| January 2022 | MOVES, Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects — MoMath’s fifth biennial conference |
MoMath in the news:
Math Can Help Build a Global Digital Community (Scientific American)
American Voices featuring MoMath Trustee John Urschel, mentioning Bending the Arc (SiriusXM radio)
Oakland Gardens middle schoolers compete in MoMath’s first-ever virtual math tournament (QNS)
Retail Pick-of-the-Month: Prime Climb
Prime Climb is a perfect game for families, schools, kids, and adults. Roll the dice and add, subtract, multiply, and divide your way to the center of the board, picking up prime cards and bumping your opponents back to start as you go. Inspire deeper mathematical understanding and awaken your love of math with Prime Climb, available for online purchase from Additions, the shop at MoMath.
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Share the gift of math! Gift registrations for Student Sessions and Senior Sessions now available: mathgift.momath.org.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Math on the House — mailing list sign-up
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 space is available. To subscribe, visit mathonthehouse.momath.org.
Senior Sessions
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 discovery and challenges 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.
Share the gift of math! Gift registrations for Senior Sessions now available: mathgift.momath.org.
Slice of Pi — a month-long social club including ongoing activities for tweens and teens who love math
Join fellow young math enthusiasts during lunch or snack time for fun chats about your favorite math topics, exhibit videos, and more, hosted by an experienced MoMath educator. A month-long membership in Slice of Pi includes access to MoMath’s Unlimited mixer and Tween Primes book club, weekly lunch meetings, plus other special programs. Make math friends from around the world who share your interest in puzzles, games, and problem solving in this unique meeting of the (young) minds. For more information and to register, visit sliceofpi.momath.org.
Global Perspective: Math, Art, and Architecture Around the World
Every Anton Bakker sculpture invites — and rewards — examination from multiple angles. Now, Bakker uses computer-based, custom technology to deploy his intriguing sculptures around the world. Each month throughout 2021, see Bakker’s sculptures — virtually — in cities all over the world, including New York, London, Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam, in a special, worldwide augmented reality exhibition that lets you literally put yourself in the picture along with some of the world’s most engaging art and architecture. Learn more — including how to bring this program to YOUR city — at globalperspective.momath.org. Premium members (Membership Plus or higher), bring these exciting virtual sculptures to your town or home for FREE!
Online tours and field trips to Composite, the gallery at MoMath — take a tour with artist Anton Bakker and explore the amazing Alternative Perspective exhibition
MoMath is thrilled to present a groundbreaking art show in Composite, the gallery at MoMath — virtually! In Alternative Perspective, artist Anton Bakker takes us on a journey into a world of mathematical beauty with an added twist: a change in perspective seems to change the very reality of the object before you. Anton’s sculptures — executed in steel, bronze, or as digital interactives — fix points in space that, as the eye connects them, reveal harmonious alignments as three-dimensional paths. Lines, curves, knots, spirals, Möbius strips, optical illusions, and fractals — all are explored in this highly engaging virtual show. Bakker’s work is complemented by two special pieces: an unusual and surprising work by engineers-turned-artists Walt van Ballegooijen and Hans Kuiper and a creative mathematical sculpture by former Bell Labs scientist Alan White. Learn more about MoMath’s newest temporary exhibition at composite.momath.org. Book your field trip at fieldtrips.momath.org or your tour at composite.momath.org today!
Online Field Trips
Educators, bring your class together in our virtual classroom! Schools may be closed, but MoMath allows your group to connect for a shared mathematical adventure. Bring your students together with an experienced MoMath educator for an engaging online field trip session, fully accessible from home or your classroom. For more information and to register your class, visit fieldtrips.momath.org. (Free trips are available for Title I schools; supply is limited, so apply today.)
Mind-Benders for the Quarantined!
Reaching almost 11,000 people in nearly 90 countries, Mind-Benders for the Quarantined! is a runaway hit that has engaged people all over the world during an unprecedented global shutdown. Each Sunday, MoMath will send you a challenging mathematical puzzle from the collection of its own puzzle master, Dr. Peter Winkler. On Tuesday, you’ll receive a subtle hint; on Thursday, a serious push; on Saturday, the solution. And the next day, of course, a new puzzle. Learn more and register at mindbenders.momath.org.
MoMath Online: Student Sessions for grades pre-K through 12
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. For more information and to register, visit studentsessions.momath.org.
Share the gift of math! Gift registrations for Student Sessions now available: mathgift.momath.org.
MathPlay, MoMath’s preschool program (with online classes)
Whether your preschooler is just learning to count or gearing up for kindergarten, MathPlay will instill a love of mathematics in each child through educational games, catchy songs, and intriguing problem-solving challenges. Led by preschool specialists, MathPlay will broaden your child’s math abilities, improve problem-solving skills, and fine-tune motor coordination and social skills. For more information and to register, visit mathplay.momath.org.
Math tutoring
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.
Birthday parties — now with an origami option!
Looking to host a one-of-a-kind online birthday party full of fabulous folding fun? You and your guests can explore the wondrous art of paper folding with an origami expert! 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 paper art. Other exciting online birthday options are also available. For more information, please email birthdays@momath.org.
APPLY NOW
MOVES: “The Fascination of Puzzles”
Submissions accepted through July 1
The fifth biennial MOVES (Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects) Conference, hosted by MoMath and sponsored by Two Sigma, will feature an amazing lineup of keynote speakers, including Scott Kim, Maki Kaji, Tanya Khovanova, Oskar van Deventer, and Peter Winkler. The conference is now scheduled to take place in person on January 15 and January 16, with an opening reception at MoMath on the evening of January 14. The conference is currently accepting abstract submissions for research talks and family activities from all areas of recreational mathematics, with submissions in the area of puzzles particularly encouraged. Submissions will be accepted through July 1, 2021. To find out more about MOVES, register for the meeting, or submit a talk or activity, please visit moves.momath.org.
Transformations 2021, the summer camp at MoMath — registration is now open!
June 28 through September 3
Thinking about Summer 2021 already? So is MoMath! At Transformations, the summer camp at MoMath, students in grades one through nine will experience the richness of mathematics in America’s only museum dedicated to math. Through full-body interactive activities, hands-on education sessions, and creative projects, math will come alive for each and every participant. This summer, Transformations 2021 offers ten online, one-week sessions from June 28 through September 3, featuring exciting themes, such as Fibonacci and Beyond!, Mathematical Marvels, Puzzle Me This, What Are the Chances?, and Infinities of Infinites. In-person sessions may also be offered. Learn more and register at summercamp.momath.org.
Poetic Math — submit your own math limerick!
A mathematician confided
A Möbius strip is one-sided.
You’ll get quite a laugh
If you cut one in half,
For it stays in one piece when divided.
If you like having fun with language and math, why not get creative and pen your own math limerick? Send it to limerick@momath.org by May 1, and your poem may be selected for inclusion on a special MoMath webpage in honor of National Limerick Day on Wednesday, May 12. Selected submissions will be shared at an open mic event on May 12. Learn more at limerick.momath.org.
Expansions: an afternoon enrichment program for gifted math students — applications accepted for limited spots
Now through May
Reinvent math class with Expansions, MoMath’s afternoon gifted program. Featuring programs for math-loving students enrolled in first through twelfth grades, the 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 to 12 curriculum. Plus, students can benefit from enjoying math together with small groups of talented and focused young scholars. MoMath is currently accepting applications for limited spots in the 2020-2021 school year, which is being conducted online. To learn more and apply, visit expansions.momath.org.
The Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching
Application deadline: May 15, 2021
Designed to recognize and promote hands-on math teaching in upper elementary and middle school classrooms, the Rosenthal Prize carries a cash award of $25,000 for the single best activity, plus up to five additional monetary awards for other innovative activities. The winner will have the opportunity to share their innovative activities with educators around the world. The Rosenthal Prize is now open to math educators, mathematicians, and those who specialize in math outreach. The application period closes on May 15, 2021. To learn more and submit an entry, visit rosenthalprize.momath.org.
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 150- to 500-word statement describing your views on mathematics or a life experience you’ve had related to mathematics.
Positions available in education, administration, marketing, communications, and more — visit jobs.momath.org for a complete list of MoMath’s exciting job and volunteer opportunities.
Featured positions:
Interpreter
MoMath is seeking full-time and part-time Museum docents (“Interpreters”) to help visitors of all ages, including school groups and families have a rewarding experience during their time at the Museum. These positions require a solid math background, the ability to connect with learners of all ages, and comfort with hands-on education. A strong commitment to customer service is essential.
Early Childhood Educator
MoMath is seeking creative, energetic individuals to join its staff as early childhood educators. Early childhood educators deliver MoMath’s weekly preschool program, providing lessons to students 2-5 years old. This educator role offers the opportunity for a teacher with strong formal pre-K to K classroom teaching experience to participate in one of America’s major efforts in mathematical outreach.
Office Administrator
MoMath seeks an office administrator to facilitate the business operations of the Museum by providing a broad range of administrative support that touches on a variety of aspects of program coordination, event planning, and office management.
UPCOMING EVENTS
For a complete listing of upcoming events and programs at MoMath, please visit events.momath.org.
Spirals, featuring Anton Bakker
Wednesday, April 28 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sculptor Anton Bakker deploys computer-based methods and custom-built technology to discover and give physical form to intriguing paths within cubic lattice structures. Join Anton for an evening of insight into his process — how he finds those beguiling paths — and the mathematics underlying that process. This session will focus on the creation of spiral designs. Learn more and register at spirals.momath.org.
Parabolic Parables: a friendly conversation about parabolas
Thursday, April 29 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join Distinguished Visiting Professor, Alex Kontorovich, as he shares the math behind the parabola — why does a thrown ball always follow a parabolic path… or does it? What do parabolas have to do with cones? And what does all this have to do with MoMath’s upcoming Graph the Grid, a MathHappening event? Learn more and register at parables.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Breaking Codes”
Friday, April 30 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
How do computers keep your passwords secret? How do websites safeguard your credit card numbers? Explore multiplicative ciphers, broken codes, and prime numbers, while encoding and decoding your own secret messages. Learn how cryptography helps protect your private information. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, April 30 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. This week, fold a unique tree in recognition of Arbor Day. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games
Friday, April 30 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
This month, enjoy an online version of the card game Literature! Literature is a team game in which deductive logic, chains of inference, and various elements of proof are necessary to keep track of the cards, and strategic planning requires problem-solving skills to win. It’s like playing Go Fish in a higher dimension! The game is fun, challenging, and social — please join us. Learn more and register at equilibrium.momath.org.
Graph the Grid (a MathHappening event)
Saturday, May 1
We’re taking it to the streets! Join your fellow New Yorkers this spring for a fun, socially-distanced MathHappening event. Help create a human graph across the Manhattan grid by becoming a point along an elegant parabolic curve. Share your location on social media and watch the magic unfold as together we build a human-scale graph of this quaint quadratic function. Brought to you through the joint efforts of MoMath, the nation’s only museum of math, and Mathigon, creator of innovative new online math curricula, this event promises to provide a moment of collaboration and community for all. Register at grid.momath.org!
Bridge Basics
Sunday, May 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, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in a six-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for six weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register for a new session beginning on June 6 at bridge.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Tetrahedron”
Monday, May 3 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore geometry and discover the beautiful structure of polyhedra! Using modular origami techniques that involve folding multiple sheets of paper, each participant will create their own tetrahedron. Making Math Solid is a series that focuses on different polyhedra, highlighting their fascinating properties. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, May 4
Grades K-1: 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm ET (New York)
Grades 2-3: 4:00 pm to 4:40 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.
Mysterious Subtraction
Tuesday, May 4 at 6:00 pm ET (New York)
Can we always get to zero by subtracting again and again? How does the resulting pattern depend on our starting numbers? Join Joshua Zucker, one of MoMath’s most popular math presenters, as we try some common problem-solving strategies like working backwards — and then find ways to work around situations that aren’t “workbackwardable.” Learn more and register at mysterious.momath.org.
Math Encounters: “Fun with Fractals: Finding patterns in the chaos” with Sarah Koch (free registration)
Wednesday, May 5 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
A dynamical system pairs a set with a rule that transforms the set. Applying the rule over and over, or iterating the rule, often leads to remarkably beautiful objects called fractals. Join mathematician Sarah Koch in an exploration of different kinds of dynamical systems and the fractals that emerge from each. Along the way, meet many famous fractals including the Cantor set, the Sierpinski triangle, the Koch Snowflake, and several entertaining Julia sets. Special introduction by Dr. John H. Hubbard, Professor of Mathematics, Cornell University. Learn more and register for free at mathencounters.org.
Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles”
Thursday, May 6 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Come discover mathematical rep-tiles, geometric shapes that can tile into repetitions of themselves. Learn about scaling, special tessellations, and mathematical proofs, while solving fun rep-tiles puzzles. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything!
Thursday, May 6 at 4:00 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 2020-2021 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Alex Kontorovich, will host this one-hour, online session. Learn more and register at askmath.momath.org.
Introduction to Tinkercad (3D modeling software)
Thursday, May 6 at 6:00 pm ET (New York)
Teens and tweens, ever wanted to turn your ideas into a 3D print? Learn how to use Tinkercad, a beginner-friendly 3D modeling software, to create models of everyday objects. In this online workshop, you will navigate the Tinkercad environment to build simple models, including your own personalized keychain, which can be printed and attached to backpacks, lanyards, or keyrings! Thanks to a generous grant provided by Rutgers Makerspace, these prints will be provided to attendees at no additional cost. Participants must have a laptop or desktop computer with Internet access, and preferably a mouse. This free workshop is appropriate for students in grades 4 to 7 and is limited to 20 participants. Learn more and register at tinkercad.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, May 7 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. This week, fold a Samurai Helmut Ring. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Noteworthy Math: the math of music and the music of math (free to members)
Monday, May 10 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor, Alex Kontorovich, in an exciting eight-week mini-course delving into the surprising connections between math and music — and featuring occasional live performances. This week, Alex concludes the 8-week mini-course with “music of the primes” and the Riemann Hypothesis. Learn more and register at noteworthy.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Fractal Fascinations”
Tuesday, May 11 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Fractals are beautiful and mysterious objects with properties that defy the normal rules of geometry, often consisting of iterated, miniature versions of themselves. Learn about the most famous fractals and what makes them so unusual. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, May 11
Grades K-1: 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm ET (New York)
Grades 2-3: 4:00 pm to 4:40 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.
Poetic Math
Wednesday, May 12 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Enjoy readings of original mathematical limericks selected by MoMath as part of the Museum’s limerick contest in honor of National Limerick Day. Learn more and register at limerick.momath.org.
Ramsey Theory: “The Pigeonhole Principle, on Steroids”
Thursday, May 13 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In honor of Ronald Graham, who passed away last summer, Paul Zeitz presents a three-part mini-course that explores Ramsey Theory, the study of order within randomness — and the mathematical glue of the long friendship between Graham and the eccentric genius Paul Erdős. In this session: Ramsey numbers, Erdős’s aliens, and the happy ending theorem. Learn more and register at ramsey.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Dynamic Dice”
Friday, May 14 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
What is the probability of rolling a given sum with a pair of standard dice? Explore how to determine that probability and then challenge yourself to find a different way to number the dice to get the very same probabilities. Come roll the dice! For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, May 14 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. This week, fold a fantastic filly. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Family Fridays: “Punz and Puzzles”
Friday, May 14 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
A good joke is a lot like a good math problem: the punch line is unexpected and you have to think a bit to figure it out. Join us for a laugh-out-loud mashup up of math and humor with Math Jokes 4 Mathy Folks author Patrick Vennebush, who will take us on a rollicking romp through math hilarity and problem solving. Relax, laugh (or groan), and think deeply as we investigate some classic and not-so-classic math puzzles, served up with a healthy side of humor. Learn more and register for free at familyfridays.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (free to members)
Saturday, May 15 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath’s favorite math quizmaster Steve Sherman for a family fun-filled 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.
Madison Square Math
Sunday, May 16 at 10:00 am ET (New York)
Join MoMath for a day of math on East 26th Street, right in front of the Museum, as part of the NYC Open Culture initiative. Guests of all ages can enjoy socially distanced math activities, including four different human-scale mazes, a street-sized trip along MoMath’s iconic number line, a large scale version of Connect 4, and your opportunity to take a uniquely mathematical kaleidoscopic selfie! Learn more at madison.momath.org.
Bridge Basics
Sunday, May 16 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, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in a six-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for six weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register for a new session beginning on June 6 at bridge.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes”
Monday, May 17 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
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. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Ranked Choice Voting
Monday, May 17 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
In the 1992 presidential election, 43% of the popular vote went to Bill Clinton, another 38% to George Bush Sr., and the remaining 19% to Ross Perot. More recently, in the 2016 Republican primary, 45% of the popular vote went to Donald Trump, 25% to Ted Cruz, 14% to John Kasich, 11% to Marco Rubio, and 5% to others. Ranked Choice Voting (or “Instant Runoff Voting”), being tried in NYC for the first time in the upcoming election, aims to find an alternative method to mere “plurality” for choosing the winner of an election with many contestants. Join Alex Kontorovich, MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor, to explore the mathematical aspects of such systems, including various paradoxes and impossibility theorems! Learn more and register at rankedchoice.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, May 18
Grades K-1: 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm ET (New York)
Grades 2-3: 4:00 pm to 4:40 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.
Shift and Subtract: How to make decimals do your bidding
Tuesday, May 18 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Can you spot what makes 1,001,000 / 997,002,999 so special? And if you can…do you have any idea how such a fraction was created? Join popular math educator Joshua Zucker as he shares the secret of how to construct fractions like these, that have adorable decimal expansions, plus enjoy some perplexing moments as we explore the mysteries of how a non-repeating sequence, when summed, can create a simple repetition. Learn more and register at shift.momath.org.
Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, May 19 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
Students in 4th grade and above are invited to spend an hour online with MoMath mathematicians, independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems hand-selected by MoMath’s advisory council of math PhDs. Choose whichever challenges you like and explore them with the guidance and mentorship of an expert mathematician. If you love math and want to experience the incredible joy of mathematical discovery, you won’t want to miss this enjoyable monthly program. These very limited spots fill quickly, so sign up soon! Learn more and register for free at workout.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Packing and Cracking”
Thursday, May 20 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Voting for a preference may seem simple, but when multiple options exist, the math gets complicated! The different methods of counting the vote can often result in different winners. Explore the mathematics behind various vote-counting systems and develop a deeper understanding of what it means for a system to be equitable. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Jordan Ellenberg
Thursday, May 20, 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join host Alex Kontorovich as we bring diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. In May, meet Jordan Ellenberg, the John D. MacArthur Professor of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a distinguished researcher, and prolific expositor of mathematics. Jordan is a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society and has won a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Simons Fellowship for his research work in number theory, algebraic geometry, topology, and combinatorics. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Ramsey Theory: “Coloring Infinite Combs”
Thursday, May 20, 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In honor of Ronald Graham, who passed away last summer, Paul Zeitz presents a three-part mini-course that explores Ramsey Theory, the study of order within randomness — and the mathematical glue of the long friendship between Graham and the eccentric genius Paul Erdős. In this session: Van der Waerden’s theorem and beyond. Learn more and register at ramsey.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, May 21 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. This week, fold a little known traditional magical box — similar to Pandora’s box. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games
Friday, May 21 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Tabletop gaming is more fun than ever! Come join old friends and new for a fun-filled, adult evening featuring a broad array of mathematically rich games. Enjoy classics like SET and Connect Four, modern options from Ubongo to Skiwampus to Ricochet Robots, and even MoMath’s own twist on mathematical favorites like Hex and Nim. Prepare a snack, log on from home, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying uniquely mathematical games, hosted by the nation’s only Museum of Math. Learn more and register at equilibrium.momath.org.
Bridge Basics
Sunday, May 23 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, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in a six-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for six weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register for a new session beginning on June 6 at bridge.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: Cows in the Maze by Ian Stewart
Sunday, May 23 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Ian Stewart is back with more stories and puzzles that are as quirky as they are fascinating and each from the cutting edge of the world of mathematics. From the math of mazes to cones with a twist, not to mention the amazing sphericon, Cows in the Maze takes readers on an exhilarating tour of the world of mathematics. Learn about the math of time travel, explore the shape of teardrops, dance with dodecahedra, and play the game of Hex, along with many additional strange and delightful mathematical diversions. Join Tween Primes to discuss the book and embark on an amazing mathematical journey. Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Sunday, May 23 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities, interactive social games, and great music, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Learn more and register at unlimited.momath.org.
Statistics in the STEM Classroom: Real-Life Applications and Impacts (Part II)
Monday, May 24 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join us for a stimulating conversation about making connections between the real world and the classroom. Come hear from physics and math educators who participated in a two-day workshop last summer on statistics and hypothesis testing, which was hosted by Dr. Allen Mincer, a physicist from New York University. Discussions centered on hypothesis testing as it relates to the trigger system of the ATLAS experiment at CERN and possible pitfalls in the process of hypothesis testing. Learn about these educators’ experiences and how Dr. Mincer’s lectures and feedback helped them prepare classroom lessons with real-world relevance. This workshop and the previous workshop are part of a collaboration between the National Museum of Mathematics, New York University, and Brookhaven National Laboratory. Attendance at the previous workshop is not a prerequisite for this event. Learn more and register at bnl.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Hexahedron”
Tuesday, May 25 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore geometry and discover the beautiful structure of polyhedra! Using modular origami techniques that involve folding multiple sheets of paper, each participant will create their very own hexahedron. Making Math Solid is a series that focuses on different polyhedra, highlighting their fascinating properties. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, May 25
Grades K-1: 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm ET (New York)
Grades 2-3: 4:00 pm to 4:40 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.
QED: Homework Help… for Parents!
Tuesday, May 25 at 8:00 pm ET (New York)
In today’s environment, parents are more important than ever in the education of their children. But what happens when your child’s homework doesn’t look like anything you remember? How can you help your child when you’re not sure yourself how to solve a problem? Join MoMath’s 2020-2021 Distinguished Visiting Professor, Alex Kontorovich, as he provides homework help for parents. Bring your questions to this open forum: we’re here to help! Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.
Conway’s Magical Pen
Wednesday, May 26 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
John Horton Conway, one of the most brilliant mathematicians of recent times, died in April 2020. While contributing to many diverse fields of mathematics, he delighted in amusing people. One of his playful contributions to mathematics was in the subject of tiling (tessellations), and is called the “Conway Criterion.” Any shape that conforms to his criterion will fill the plane with its copies, fitting together like jigsaw pieces, just by rotating the tile by 180 degrees repeatedly about certain points on its edges. To honor his memory, an app called Conway’s Magical Pen has now been developed. Join us for an evening of exploration led by artist and technologist Anton Bakker, who will be joined by mathematician Doris Schattschneider and app developers Jonathan Bailey and Herman Tulleken. Learn how you can use the app to make, freehand, “Conway tiles” that are guaranteed to tile the plane. Your tiles can be simple or complex, straight or swirly, abstract or Escher-like — what you create is limited only by your imagination! Learn more and register at magicpen.momath.org.
Making Infinity Finite
Thursday, May 27 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Many infinite processes are hard to understand — and the computations involved in infinity might take an infinitely long time. Even shortcuts usually require calculus or other fancy tools — or do they? Algebra to the rescue! With a little help from Joshua Zucker and his trusty algebraic toolbox, we’ll turn an infinite process into a one- or two-step equation, then apply our new tool to probability, decimals, and even to infinitely nested computations. Learn more and register at infinite.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Prime Time”
Friday, May 28 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Come explore modular arithmetic and prime numbers by learning about Cayley graphs, which resemble circular connect-the-dots patterns but encode important mathematical information. Turn multiplication problems into simple shapes and discover the surprising patterns that emerge. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, May 28 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. This week, fold a magnificent modular. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs”
Tuesday, June 1 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. For senior citizens / mature adults. Registration coming soon. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, June 1
Grades K-1: 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm ET (New York)
Grades 2-3: 4:00 pm to 4:40 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.
Math Encounters: “Patterns in Permutations: the hidden and surprising structures that emerge from ordered lists” with Lara Pudwell (free registration)
Wednesday, June 2 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
A “permutation” is a list where order matters. Despite this humble definition, permutations offer a wealth of beautiful mathematics that can be applied across scientific disciplines. Starting simply, with small ordered lists, mathematician Lara Pudwell demonstrates how smaller permutations can be embedded into larger permutations. The results are both unexpected and delightful — not only do some familiar patterns suddenly appear, but this embedding gives rise to a host of interesting counting problems with connections not just to mathematics, but to computer science, chemistry, and more. Special introduction by Dr. Jennifer Quinn, Professor of Mathematics, University of Washington Tacoma, and President, Mathematical Association of America. Learn more and register at mathencounters.org.
Ramsey Theory: “Absurdly Extravagant Upper Bounds, and the wizards who shrink them”
Thursday, June 3, 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In honor of Ronald Graham, who passed away last summer, Paul Zeitz presents a three-part mini-course that explores Ramsey Theory, the study of order within randomness — and the mathematical glue of the long friendship between Graham and the eccentric genius Paul Erdős. In this session, learn about absurdly extravagant upper bounds and the wizards who shrink them: Ackermann, Graham, Shelah, and others. Learn more and register at ramsey.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Tangram Teasers”
Friday, June 4 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
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. For senior citizens / mature adults. Registration coming soon. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, June 4 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Madison Square Math
Saturday, June 5 at 10:00 am ET (New York)
Join MoMath for a day of math on East 26th Street, right in front of the Museum, as part of the NYC Open Culture initiative. Guests of all ages can enjoy socially distanced math activities, including four different human-scale mazes, a street-sized trip along MoMath’s iconic number line, a large scale version of Connect 4, and your opportunity to take a uniquely mathematical kaleidoscopic selfie! Learn more at madison.momath.org.
Bridge Basics — a new six-week session begins!
Sunday, June 6 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, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in a six-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for six weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Tower of Power”
Monday, June 7 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore the different ways power can be distributed in weighted voting systems. These systems are those in which different groups have different amounts of votes, such as county delegations, government committees, and even the United States Electoral College. Should the largest populations have the most power? Should smaller groups have a voice? Answering these questions is far more complex than simple majority rule, but modern mathematical analysis provides a useful lens through which to analyze unbalanced voting power. For senior citizens / mature adults. Registration coming soon. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, June 8
Grades K-1: 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm ET (New York)
Grades 2-3: 4:00 pm to 4:40 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.
Meet the Author: A chat with Jordan Ellenberg about his new book, Shape: The Hidden Geometry of Information, Biology, Strategy, Democracy, and Everything Else (free to members)
Tuesday, June 8 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
How should a democracy choose its representatives? Can you stop a pandemic from sweeping the world? How do computers learn to play chess, and why is learning chess so much easier for them than learning to read? Can ancient Greek proportions predict the stock market? (Spoiler: no.) And what should your kids learn in school if they really want to learn to think? Join mathematician and author Jordan Ellenberg for an engaging discussion of his new book, Shape, that reveals the geometry underneath some of the most important scientific, political, and philosophical problems we face. Geometry doesn’t just measure the world — it explains it! Learn more and register at shape.momath.org.
Diversity in Computing: Challenges and Possibilities
Wednesday, June 9 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are among the fastest-growing technologies of the 21st century. The rapid adoption of AI and data-driven decision making will have a substantial impact on job availability, privacy and security, education at all levels, business operations, accessibility of information, scientific activity, and how we interact with each other and with the world around us. The potential challenges of this transformation include data bias, misinformation and disinformation, privacy and security concerns, and autonomy and accountability. In order to ensure that all members of society benefit equally from these technology advances, it is essential for the industry to recognize, understand, and mitigate against potential negative consequences. One of the best ways to accomplish these goals is to increase the diversity of the engineers who create these systems. Join computer scientist Dr. Marie desJardins for an engaging discussion about the current state of AI, machine learning, and data science; the future of AI technology; the importance of diversity for creating robust, effective engineering solutions; and how we can thoughtfully ensure that these technologies will positively affect our lives and the lives of generations to come. Learn more and register at diverseai.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Octahedron”
Thursday, June 10 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore geometry and discover the beautiful structure of polyhedra! Using modular origami techniques that involve folding multiple sheets of paper, each participant will create their very own octahedron. Making Math Solid is a series that focuses on different polyhedra, highlighting their fascinating properties. For senior citizens / mature adults. Registration coming soon. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, June 11 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman
Saturday, June 12 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath’s favorite math quizmaster Steve Sherman for a family fun-filled 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.
Bridge Basics
Sunday, June 13 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, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in a six-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for six weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Roping Around the World”
Tuesday, June 15 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Come test your intuition with a mathematical problem about a rope tied around the Earth. Explore the counterintuitive solution with an engaging, hands-on activity. How can we use C=2*pi*r to understand this intriguing problem? Learn how simple models can help us better understand concepts that defy logic. For senior citizens / mature adults. Registration coming soon. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, June 15
Grades K-1: 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm ET (New York)
Grades 2-3: 4:00 pm to 4:40 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.
Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, June 16 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
Students in 4th grade and above are invited to spend an hour online with MoMath mathematicians, independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems hand-selected by MoMath’s advisory council of math PhDs. Choose whichever challenges you like and explore them with the guidance and mentorship of an expert mathematician. If you love math and want to experience the incredible joy of mathematical discovery, you won’t want to miss this enjoyable monthly program. These very limited spots fill quickly, so sign up soon! Learn more and register for free at workout.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares”
Friday, June 18 at 2:00 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. For senior citizens / mature adults. Registration coming soon. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Only Isosceles
Thursday, June 17 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Imagine a world where all triangles are isosceles and where big is small… and yet it is a universe that is a logical — and in some senses an inevitable — alternative to our own. Paul Zeitz welcomes you to the realm of the p-adic number system! Learn more and register at isosceles.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, June 18 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Hailstone Numbers”
Monday, June 21 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Hail is formed when ice repeatedly travels up and down within a cloud, growing and shrinking until its mass is steady enough to fall to the ground as hail. Hailstone numbers are repeated patterns of numbers with the same property. They increase and decrease sporadically according to a set rule until they finally plummet in size and eventually become the number 1. These number sequences are easy to create but often impossible to fully understand. Come learn what these numbers are, why they are so mystifying, and how they might just represent the next big breakthrough in mathematics. For senior citizens / mature adults. Registration coming soon. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, June 22
Grades K-1: 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm ET (New York)
Grades 2-3: 4:00 pm to 4:40 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.
Children of Dots (free to members)
Tuesday, June 22 at 6:00 pm ET (New York)
Bring your colored pens or pencils and explore a family tree… of colored dots! Led by expert math educator Joshua Zucker, we’ll uncover some deep rules about coloring, learn to make predictions about patterns, and figure out how to “compute colors” more efficiently. You won’t want to miss this evening of colorful, collaborative, computational exploration. Learn more and register at dots.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Möbius Mischief”
Thursday, June 24 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Participants construct fascinating topological objects such as Möbius bands, discovering their fundamental patterns and structures. Hands-on activities lead participants to discover the surprising properties hidden in these surfaces! For senior citizens / mature adults. Registration coming soon. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Catriona Agg
Thursday, June 24, 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join host Alex Kontorovich as we bring diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. This month, meet Catriona Agg. For years, Catriona has been delighting fans of mathematics with her ingenious geometric puzzles, a few of which have even appeared as part of the MoMath Masters tournament! Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Fractions Forever
Thursday, June 24 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Explore the world of continued fractions, the “only right way” to express numbers, and learn, among other things, that Pi Day happened only once this century, and not on March 14! Join Paul Zeitz for another engaging evening of mathematical discovery. Learn more and register at fractions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, June 25 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games
Friday, June 25 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Tabletop gaming is more fun than ever! Come join old friends and new for a fun-filled, adult evening featuring a broad array of mathematically rich games. Enjoy classics like SET and Connect Four, modern options from Ubongo to Skiwampus to Ricochet Robots, and even MoMath’s own twist on mathematical favorites like Hex and Nim. Prepare a snack, log on from home, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying uniquely mathematical games, hosted by the nation’s only Museum of Math. Learn more and register at equilibrium.momath.org.
Bridge Basics
Sunday, June 27 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, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in a six-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for six weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: Zombies and Calculus by Colin Adams
Sunday, June 27 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
How can calculus help you survive the zombie apocalypse? Colin Adams, humor columnist for the Mathematical Intelligencer and one of today’s most outlandish and entertaining popular math writers, demonstrates how in this zombie adventure novel. Featuring easy-to-use appendices that explain the book’s mathematics in greater detail, Zombies and Calculus is suitable both for those who have only recently been bitten by the calculus bug, as well as for those whose disease has advanced to the multivariable stage. Join Tween Primes to discuss the book and embark on this mathematical journey. Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Sunday, June 27 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities, interactive social games, and great music, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Learn more and register at unlimited.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Ranking and Tanking”
Tuesday, June 29 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Voting for a preference may seem simple, but when multiple options exist, the math gets complicated! The different methods of counting the vote can often result in different winners. Explore the mathematics behind various vote-counting systems and develop a deeper understanding of what it means for a system to be equitable. For senior citizens / mature adults. Registration coming soon. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, June 29
Grades K-1: 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm ET (New York)
Grades 2-3: 4:00 pm to 4:40 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.
Pascal’s Dots and Fractal Triangles
Tuesday, June 29 at 6:00 pm ET (New York)
Discover how surprising patterns can emerge from simple rules as we “add” colors to determine new results — and create mathematical art in the process! How are 2, 3, 5, and 7 different from 4, 8, and 9? Why is 6 so much more chaotic than the other numbers? Joshua Zucker is our fearless leader as we explore mathematical patterns at this clever, creative, and compelling evening event. Learn more and register at fractal.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, July 2 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Math Encounters: “The Structure of Space: Measuring the Shape of the Universe” with David Spergel (free registration)
Wednesday, July 7 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Is the universe infinite or finite? Will it expand forever or collapse in a hot Big Crunch? And what is its shape? Join David Spergel, Director of the Center for Computational Astrophysics, Flatiron Institute, as he introduces geometry and topology, the mathematical concepts used to answer these questions. Learn how observations of the microwave background (the leftover heat from the Big Bang) have revealed the universe’s shape and can help predict its destiny. Special introduction by Janna Levin, Claire Tow Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. Learn more and register for free at mathencounters.org.
MOVES Meet-Up
Sunday, August 8 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
The MOVES conference has MOVED — from August 2021 to January 2022. But for those who were holding the August date, an online event is still planned for the afternoon of August 8. The plenary speakers from the conference are designing puzzles and activities for a collaborative and social Zoom get-together, with a separate “room” for the kids. Learn more and register at augustmoves.momath.org.
MATRIX x IMAGINARY 2021
Due to the current health situation, the MATRIX x IMAGINARY conference has been postponed.
MoMath is pleased to announce that it is joining forces with Institut Henri Poincaré and the IMAGINARY team to bring you MATRIX x IMAGINARY 2021. If you work with a math museum or want to create one; if you design, create, or operate math exhibits; or if you are involved or want to be involved in math outreach or creative math programming, then this is the conference for you! Join us for four days of sharing, networking, and learning at the fourth biennial MATRIX conference. For more information and to sign up for notification when new dates are finalized, visit matrix.momath.org.
ONGOING OFFERINGS
Perspectives: The MoMath Summer College Volunteer Program
Each summer, MoMath offers Perspectives, a volunteer program for college undergraduates. Students who complete Perspectives gain a strong level of knowledge and experience in what it takes to operate a successful business, as well as exposure to a variety of interesting programs, lectures, and people. The expected commitment is five days per week for eight to twelve weeks, and it typically includes assignments on the floor of the Museum, in the retail shop, and in MoMath’s administrative office. Perspectives is an unpaid volunteer program. MoMath is currently accepting applications for summer 2021 and will be admitting candidates on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply at perspectives.momath.org.
Integrators: The MoMath High School Volunteer Program
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. During the school year, this opportunity requires a commitment of approximately one day per week, typically a Saturday or Sunday, from September through June. Apply now for summer 2021 (online and/or in person) or the 2021-2022 school year. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply at volunteers.momath.org.
School and group visits
MoMath has almost two dozen great programs, from constructing polygons to creating Möbius strips, for school groups visiting the Museum, in person and online. Bring your students to MoMath — virtually! — for a peek into the exciting world of mathematics, and see why students and teachers of all ages love the Museum. Register at fieldtrips.momath.org.
Free trips for Title I schools
Thanks to contributions from individuals and organizations including Adams & Company, Con Edison, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, Two Sigma, New York City Council Members Mark Levine (7th District) and Carlina Rivera (2nd District), plus several generous MoMath friends, support for Title I schools is now available. 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 trip (online) during the 2020-2021 school year, visit titleone.momath.org. Interested in sponsoring a field trip? Email donation@momath.org.
Beautiful Math
See what mathematicians think is beautiful about mathematics at beautiful.momath.org.
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Join the MoMath community
Become a member today and take advantage of exciting and engaging math programs for all ages. Visit momath.org/join to become a member and receive unlimited access to MoMath’s innovative exhibits, plus discounts for select programs and for products in Additions, the shop at MoMath. And while the Museum is closed, members receive free registration to select online programs, free access to recordings of MoMath programs, and exclusive invitations to members-only online events. Become a premium member and receive early notices, special invitations to exclusive MoMath events, discounts on birthday parties, and more. Join now and take advantage of MoMath’s low rates. To learn more about long-term memberships, call 212-542-0566.
We need you!
Interested in volunteering on the Museum floor? If you love math, would like to help others enjoy MoMath’s interactive suite of exhibits, and are willing to devote two 4-hour shifts each month, please send an email to jobs@momath.org with the subject line “MoMath integrator.” Please include a cover letter, current résumé, and a newly written essay that, in approximately 150 to 500 words, describes an experience that shaped your love of mathematics.
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