Dear MoMath friends,
MoMath is open! Now’s your chance to experience the nation’s only Museum of Mathematics in person as renowned musicians Deep Singh and Frank London bring the sounds, rhythms, and harmonies of classical and modern India to life; mathematician Bill Cook takes us on an optimal tour; Distinguished Visiting Professor Alex Kontorovich answers your questions live on stage; and artist Anton Bakker shares the inspiring story that led to his groundbreaking new art show, Alternative Perspectives. Not in NYC? You can still join the fun via live-stream, or check out some of MoMath’s many online-only programs, including this month’s Krazy Kahoot, a chat with Major League Baseball’s Max Ehrman, and an opportunity to fold a new kind of flexagon with Paula Krieg. Remote or in-person, see why people in more than 100 countries make MoMath their go-to place for mathematical fun.
MoMath is also delighted to welcome Steven H. Strogatz as the 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics.
Please enjoy the following programs and activities, please read carefully to determine whether programs are online, in person, or both (live-streamed). 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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Ongoing |
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| MoMath is open! Visit the Museum | |
| Math on the House — sign up to be notified when free, last-minute seats become available for select events | |
| Senior Sessions, educator-led sessions for mature adults | |
| Global Perspective: Math, Art, and Architecture Around the World, a unique, augmented reality experience (free public access) | |
| Alternative Perspectives in Composite, the gallery at MoMath — a groundbreaking art show, available both in person and online! | |
| 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 | |
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Transformations 2021, the summer camp at MoMath — registration now open |
| Expansions, the gifted program at MoMath for students in first grade through high school | |
| Thu, July 22 | The Mathematics of Indian Music with Alex Kontorovich, Frank London, and Deep Singh (in person and live-streamed) |
| Fri, July 23 | Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Exploration: Math Square“ |
| Fri, July 23 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: this week, fold a Magic Circle (model by Hiroshi Kumasaka) |
| Sat, July 24 | Mathemagic with a Deck of Cards featuring Colm Mulcahy (in person!) |
| Sat, July 24 | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman |
| Sun, July 25 | Bridge Basics — sixth session of a six-week course |
| Mon, July 26 | Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” |
| Tue, July 27 | Mathemagic with a Deck of Cards featuring Colm Mulcahy (in person!) |
| Tue, July 27 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Thu, July 29 | Senior Sessions: “Breaking Codes” |
| Fri, July 30 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: fold the Olympic Rings (based on Rings model by Laura Kruskal) |
| Fri, July 30 | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (free to members!) |
| Thu, Aug 3 | Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Ranking and Tanking” |
| Tue, Aug 3 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Tue, Aug 3 | Math Meets Major League Baseball with Alex Kontorovich and Max Ehrman |
| Wed, Aug 4 | Math Encounters: “Optimal Tours: The Traveling Salesman Problem” featuring Bill Cook |
| Thu, Aug 5 | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Alex Kontorovich |
| Fri, Aug 6 | Senior Sessions: “Dynamic Dice” |
| Fri, Aug 6 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: fold a fun frog full of character |
| Sun, Aug 8 | MOVES Meet-Up — an online social event (of collaborative puzzling) as we gear up for the MOVES conference in January 2022 |
| Mon, Aug 9 | Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles” |
| Tue, Aug 10 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Tue, Aug 10 | Meet the Artist with Anton Bakker (in person and live-streamed) |
| Thu, Aug 12 | Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Packing and Cracking” |
| Thu, Aug 12 | Meet a Mathematician featuring Viktor Blasjo (free to members!) |
| Thu, Aug 12 | Folded Folly with Paula Krieg |
| Fri, Aug 13 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: fold a unique flower by Tomoko Fuse |
| Sat, Aug 14 | NYC Math Festival (in person!) |
| Sun, Aug 15 | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: 3D Drawing: Introduction by Farit Rassam |
| Sun, Aug 15 | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school |
| Tue, Aug 17 | Senior Sessions: “Fractal Fascinations” |
| Tue, Aug 17 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Wed, Aug 18 | Math Gym, a workout for your brain |
| Fri, Aug 20 | Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Hexahedron” |
| Fri, Aug 20 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: fold a UFO modular created by Javier Caboblanco |
| Fri, Aug 20 | Family Fridays: “Stars, Graphs, and Multiplication” with MoMath’s Chief of Mathematics Gregory Michel (in person and live-streamed) |
| Sat, Aug 21 | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman |
| Mon, Aug 23 | Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Tower of Power” |
| Tue, Aug 24 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Thu, Aug 26 | Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Octahedron” |
| Fri, Aug 27 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: fold a magical frame that turns into a practical box |
| Fri, Aug 27 | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games |
| Tue, Aug 31 | Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” |
| Tue, Aug 31 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Tue, Aug 31 | Mirror Mirror on the Wall: the story of reflection groups and fractal sphere packings with Alex Kontorovich (in person!) |
| Wed, Sept 1 | Math Encounters featuring Princeton University Professor William A. Massey |
| Fri, Sept 3 | Senior Sessions: “Möbius Mischief” |
| Fri, Sept 3 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Tues, Sept 7 | Senior Sessions: “Prime Time” |
| Tue, Sept 7 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Wed, Sept 8 to Thu, Sept 9 | MATRIX x IMAGINARY Online Gathering — a precursor to the physical conference in Paris in April 2022 |
| Fri, Sept 10 | Senior Sessions: “Topological Tic-Tac-Toe” |
| Fri, Sept 10 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Sun, Sept 12 | Bridge Basics 2 — first session of an eight-week course |
| Mon, Sept 13 | Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs” |
| Tue, Sept 14 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Wed, Sept 15 | Math Gym, a workout for your brain |
| Thu, Sept 16 | Senior Sessions: “Hailstone Numbers” |
| Fri, Sept 17 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Fri, Sept 17 | Family Fridays with Joshua Zucker — more information coming soon! |
| Sat, Sept 18 | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (free to members!) |
| Sun, Sept 19 | Bridge Basics 2 — second session of an eight-week course |
| Sun, Sept 19 | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: Hidden Figures: Young Reader’s Edition by Margot Lee Shetterly |
| Sun, Sept 19 | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school |
| Tue, Sept 21 | Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Math Square” |
| Tue, Sept 21 | Loving Math, stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1 and 2-3) |
| Tue, Sept 21 | Math Explorations, a minicourse with Steven Strogatz — first session of an eight-week course (in person and live-streamed) |
| Thu, Sept 23 | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz |
| Fri, Sept 24 | Senior Sessions: “Roping Around the World” |
| Fri, Sept 24 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Fri, Sept 24 | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (free to members!) |
| Sun, Sept 26 | Bridge Basics 2 — third session of an eight-week course |
| Mon, Sept 27 | Senior Sessions: “Sensational Puzzles” |
| Tue, Sept 28 | Math Explorations, a minicourse with Steven Strogatz — second session of an eight-week course (in person and live-streamed) |
| Thurs, Sept 30 | Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” |
| Thurs, Sept 30 | Meet a Mathematician hosted by Steven Strogatz |
| Fri, Oct 1 | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs |
| Sun, Oct 3 | Bridge Basics 2 — fourth session of an eight-week course |
| Tue, Oct 5 | Math Explorations, a minicourse with Steven Strogatz — third session of an eight-week course (in person and live-streamed) |
| Wed, Oct 6 | Math Encounters — more information coming soon! |
| Fri, Jan 14 to Sun, Jan 16 | MOVES, Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects — MoMath’s fifth biennial conference |
| Mon, Apr 4 to Wed, Apr 6 | MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference — Meet us in Paris! |
MoMath in the news:
John Urschel, The Big Book Of Tell Me Why, And The Making Of A Football Star Turned Math Evangelist (Forbes)
NYC’s National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) Is Reopening on July 1 (Macaroni Kid)
Giant Human Parabola Across Manhattan Plotted By Math Museum (Patch.com)
A Washington photographer’s passion: 600,000 photos of flying birds — and the incredible math behind it all, mentioning Avian Arithmetic (The Seattle Times)
Math Can Help Build a Global Digital Community by MoMath Executive Director, Cindy Lawrence (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: Gömböc LE
If placed on a horizontal surface in an arbitrary position, the Gömböc returns to the stable equilibrium point, similar to weeble toys. While the weebles rely on a weight in the bottom, the Gömböc consists of homogenous material with the shape itself accounting for the self-righting. The Gömböc is available for online purchase from Additions, the shop at MoMath.
A MoMath gift card
Give the gift of math! Purchase by phone at (212) 542-0566 or stop into Additions, the shop at MoMath, to pick up your card today. MoMath gift cards can only be redeemed in the shop or applied toward the cost of admission to the Museum.
Support MoMath while shopping at Amazon!
MoMath invites you to shop at AmazonSmile and choose “National Museum of Mathematics” as your charity of choice. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your total purchase price to MoMath! Click here to support the nation’s only Museum of Mathematics as you shop!
Share the gift of math! Gift registrations for Student Sessions and Senior Sessions now available: mathgift.momath.org.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Visit MoMath — the Museum is now open!
MoMath is pleased to announce that its pi-handled doors re-opened on July 1! Admission tickets to visit MoMath in person are now on sale at visit.momath.org. Members can access admission tickets for free! (Not a member? Join today!)
Math on the House — mailing list; sign up to be notified about FREE programs
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.
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 Perspectives exhibition
MoMath is thrilled to present a groundbreaking art show in Composite, the gallery at MoMath — virtually! In Alternative Perspectives, 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! Note: Alternative Perspectives will open in Composite, the gallery at MoMath, this summer — free with Museum admission!
Online Field Trips
Educators, explore intriguing math topics in our virtual classroom! Students and teachers share a mathematical adventure with an experienced MoMath educator in an 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 more than 11,000 people in more than 90 countries, Mind-Benders for the Quarantined! is a runaway hit that 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.
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
Transformations 2021, the summer camp at MoMath — registration is now open!
Through September 3
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 Infinities. In-person add-ons available for those in town. Learn more and register at summercamp.momath.org.
Expansions: an afternoon enrichment program for gifted math students — applications accepted for limited spots
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 2021-2022 school year. To learn more and apply, visit expansions.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.
Know a recent college graduate looking for a collaborative environment at a meaningful institution? Direct them to jobs.momath.org.
Featured positions:
Recruiter
MoMath is seeking an outstanding Recruiter who will help us with the formula to grow our team with more people who share our enthusiasm and passion for numbers.
Copy Editor
MoMath is seeking a motivated and savvy copy editor to provide careful and thorough content-editing in a fast-paced work environment. Primary duties will include proofreading, editing, and ensuring adherence to a strict style guide, as well as collaborating with co-workers to deliver quality projects on time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
For a complete listing of upcoming events and programs at MoMath, please visit events.momath.org.
The Mathematics of Indian Music
Thursday, July 22 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Alex Kontorovich, together with renowned musicians Deep Singh and Frank London, for an evening of math and music, featuring the sounds, rhythms, and harmonies of classical and modern India. Learn more and register at mathmusic.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Exploration: Math Square“
Friday, July 23 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
The interactive Math Square floor is the centerpiece of the Museum’s lower level, and among its varying programs is a Voronoi diagram, which creates colorful polygons under visitors’ feet. Learn exciting details about the Museum exhibit and also how to make your very own Voronoi diagram. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, July 23 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. This week, fold an action modular: Magic Circle by Hiroshi Kumasaka. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Mathemagic with a Deck of Cards (in person!)
Saturday, July 24 at 11:00 am ET (New York)
Come engage with mathematical card trick creator and author Colm Mulcahy of Spelman College (Atlanta) as he demonstrates and teaches several astonishing card tricks that work because of surprising mathematical principles. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the author of the landmark book Mathematical Card Magic: Fifty-Two New Effects, available at Additions, the shop at MoMath. Colm is also the Chair of the Gathering 4 Gardner Foundation, which stimulates curiosity and the playful exchange of ideas and critical thinking in recreational math, magic, and much more. Free in person with Museum admission. Learn more at mathemagic.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman
Saturday, July 24 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 (sixth session of a six-week course)
Sunday, July 25 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: “Math in the Corner Pocket”
Monday, July 26 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore angles and the law of reflection while tracing the path of a billiard ball as it bounces off the walls of a pool table. Use patterns to discover a simple method to predict in which pocket the ball will land and learn how to prove whether your prediction is correct. Game on! For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Mathemagic with a Deck of Cards (in person!)
Tuesday, July 27 at 2:30 to 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Come engage with mathematical card trick creator and author Colm Mulcahy of Spelman College (Atlanta) as he demonstrates and teaches several astonishing card tricks that work because of surprising mathematical principles. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the author of the landmark book Mathematical Card Magic: Fifty-Two New Effects, available at Additions, the shop at MoMath. Colm is also the Chair of the Gathering 4 Gardner Foundation, which stimulates curiosity and the playful exchange of ideas and critical thinking in recreational math, magic, and much more. Free in person with Museum admission. Learn more at mathemagic.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, July 27
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.
Senior Sessions: “Breaking Codes”
Thursday, July 29 at 3:00 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, encode and decode your own secret messages, and learn how cryptography helps protect your private information. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, July 30 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. This week, fold the Olympic Rings, which are based on Rings by Laura Kruskal. 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 (free to members)
Friday, July 30 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 Codenames to Hanabi, 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 online by the nation’s only Museum of Math. Learn more and register at equilibrium.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Ranking and Tanking”
Tuesday, August 3 at 3:00 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 at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, August 3
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 Meets Major League Baseball
Tuesday, August 3 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Mathematician Max Ehrman finished his PhD at Yale and proceeded to an unusual career — as a researcher for Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals. Come hear all about this unique career combining math and sports, including how it brought Max a World Series championship ring! Learn more and register at mlb.momath.org.
Math Encounters: “Optimal Tours: The Traveling Salesman Problem” with Bill Cook (in person and live-streamed)
Wednesday, August 4 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Is it possible to compute the shortest route among a large number of waypoints? It sounds simple, but finding a method that can do this quickly for every example would be a stunning breakthrough in mathematics — and would earn you a million-dollar prize. Join Bill Cook as we explore the history and applications of this fascinating challenge, and examine state-of-the-art approaches to solving it. Learn more and register for free at mathencounters.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything!
Thursday, August 5 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.
Senior Sessions: “Dynamic Dice”
Friday, August 6 at 3:00 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 with us! For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, August 6 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays and fold a fun frog full of character. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.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, join us for an exciting online event on 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.
Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles”
Monday, August 9 at 3:00 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 at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, August 10
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 Artist (in person and live-streamed)
Tuesday, August 10 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Meet artist Anton Bakker for a lively discussion of his art and what inspires him. From his childhood in the Netherlands to his career in high tech in the US, a fascination with the intersection of form, technology, and beauty has informed his work. Don’t miss your opportunity to meet Anton in person and get to know this unusual modern-day Renaissance man. Learn more and register at meetartist.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Packing and Cracking”
Thursday, August 12 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Get a glimpse into the mathematics of elections by becoming a “legislator” for a day. Explore how election districts are drawn, including “packing,” “cracking,” and the meaning of wasted votes, in order to analyze the fairness of representation in an election. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Viktor Blasjo (free to members)
Thursday, August 12, 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 Viktor Blasjo of Utrecht University, who is a specialist in math history and math education and has recently written a fascinating text detailing the life and mathematical abilities of the great astronomer Galileo Galilei. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Folded Folly
Thursday, August 12, 6:30 pm ET (New York)
While indulging in the folly of attempting to create an impossible shape with folded paper, artist and educator Paula Krieg stumbled upon a novel flexagon that not only shape-shifts to expose hidden faces, but also hides and reveals small pockets and winged handles, adding more dimension to this already-mysterious surface. Join Paula as she demonstrates the astonishingly elegant folding method used to construct this playful mathematical toy, then make your own Folded Folly flexagon as a keepsake of this uniquely engagingly evening. Learn more and register at flexagon.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, August 13 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays to fold a unique flower by Tomoko Fuse. It stands on a table nicely and looks great in many colors. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
NYC Math Festival (in person!)
Saturday, August 14 at 10:00 am ET (New York)
Add a little math to your summer! MoMath is pleased to present the sixth annual NYC Math Festival on Saturday, August 14, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm ET (New York), providing a full day of math fun in the sun. Bring your friends and the entire family to Fosun Plaza at 28 Liberty St. and enjoy hands-on math exhibits, entertaining mathematical games, and intriguing puzzles and brainteasers. Plus, take home a little bit of MoMath: we’ll be setting up an outpost of Additions, the shop at MoMath, for all your summer gift needs. Registration coming soon. Learn more at nycmathfestival.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: 3D Drawing: Introduction by Farit Rassam
Sunday, August 15 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Have you ever wondered how street artists make those amazing drawings that look three-dimensional from the right perspective? It turns out, the answer is math! Author and artist Farit Rassam has made his self-published guide free on Kindle and shared it with MoMath. Even if you don’t draw, you’ll enjoy the mathematical story of how these drawings come to be. Join Tween Primes to discuss the book and embark on this mathematical journey. Registration coming soon. Learn more at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Sunday, August 15 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. Registration coming soon. Learn more at unlimited.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Fractal Fascinations”
Tuesday, August 17 at 3:00 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 at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, August 17
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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, August 18 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
Students, spend an hour independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems, by 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. Learn more and register for free at workout.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Hexahedron”
Friday, August 20 at 3:00 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 at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, August 20 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. It’s a UFO! No, it’s a flying saucer! Whatever it is, it’s a modular design created by Javier Caboblanco. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Family Fridays: “Stars, Graphs, and Multiplication” (in person and live-streamed)
Friday, August 20 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
There are many ways to draw a mathematical star, each with a different number of points, lines, intersections, and symmetries. Join Dr. Gregory Michel, MoMath’s Chief of Mathematics, to unravel the mysteries behind these beautiful—and highly symmetric—two-dimensional shapes. Using graph theory, explore how simple geometric patterns can teach mathematically rich lessons about numbers, shapes, and multiplication. Learn more and register for free at familyfridays.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman
Saturday, August 21 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.
Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Tower of Power”
Monday, August 23 at 3:00 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 have no fear, 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, August 24
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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Octahedron”
Thursday, August 26 at 3:00 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. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, August 27 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 (free to members)
Friday, August 27 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 Codenames to Hanabi, 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.
Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes”
Tuesday, August 31 at 3:00 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 at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, August 31
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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
Mirror Mirror on the Wall: the story of reflection groups and fractal sphere packings (in person!)
Tuesday, August 31 at 8:00 pm ET (New York)
Join Alex Kontorovich, MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, in his final talk of the season. Discover how geometry and arithmetic can interact in unexpected ways to form fractal sphere packings from reflections in curved mirrors. Learn more and register at mirror.momath.org.
Math Encounters
Wednesday, September 1 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation. More information coming soon. Learn more at mathencounters.org.
Senior Sessions: “Möbius Mischief”
Friday, September 3 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. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, September 3 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays to fold a traditional that is almost a magic trick! It turns from a nice frame into a practical box with one swift move. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Registration coming soon. Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Prime Time”
Tuesday, September 7 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.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, September 7
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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
MATRIX x IMAGINARY Online Gathering
Wednesday, September 8 through Thursday September 9, 2021, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (New York) each day
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. The MATRIX x IMAGINARY Online Gathering will be the precursor to a physical conference in Paris in April 2022. Registration coming soon. Learn more at matrix.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Topological Tic-Tac-Toe”
Friday, September 10 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
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 ins and outs of these new objects as they develop strategies to master the mathematically enhanced games. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, September 10 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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 2 (first session of an eight-week course)
Sunday, September 12 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge Basics 2 is designed for students who have taken Bridge Basics 1. While Bridge Basics 1 focuses on bidding skills, Bridge Basics 2 focuses on the strategies needed for the successful play of the hand. Together, Bridge Basics 1 and Bridge Basics 2 provide beginning bridge players a complete, well-rounded, and solid foundation for enjoying independent play confidently and for continued learning in the game of bridge, a game for a lifetime! Registration coming soon. Learn more at bridge2.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs”
Monday, September 13 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. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, September 14
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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, September 15 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
Students, spend an hour independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems, selected by 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. Registration coming soon. Learn more at workout.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Hailstone Numbers”
Thursday, September 16 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. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, September 17 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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Family Fridays with Joshua Zucker (in person and live-streamed)
Friday, September 17 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Family Fridays is designed to bring families together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike. The activities are designed so that all attendees, regardless of age, can participate on an equal footing. Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees. More information coming soon. Learn more at familyfridays.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (free to members)
Saturday, September 18 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 2 (second session of an eight-week course)
Sunday, September 19 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge Basics 2 is designed for students who have taken Bridge Basics 1. While Bridge Basics 1 focuses on bidding skills, Bridge Basics 2 focuses on the strategies needed for the successful play of the hand. Together, Bridge Basics 1 and Bridge Basics 2 provide beginning bridge players a complete, well-rounded, and solid foundation for enjoying independent play confidently and for continued learning in the game of bridge, a game for a lifetime! Registration coming soon. Learn more at bridge2.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: Hidden Figures: Young Reader’s Edition by Margot Lee Shetterly
Sunday, September 19 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, who lived through the Civil Rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality, and whose work forever changed the face of NASA and the country. Join Tween Primes to discuss the book and embark on this mathematical journey. Registration coming soon. Learn more at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Sunday, September 19 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. Registration coming soon. Learn more at unlimited.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Exploration: Math Square“
Tuesday, September 21 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
The interactive Math Square floor is the centerpiece of the Museum’s lower level, and among its varying programs is a Voronoi diagram, which creates colorful polygons under visitors’ feet. Learn exciting details about the Museum exhibit and also how to make your very own Voronoi diagram. 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, September 21
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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
Math Explorations, a minicourse with Steven Strogatz (first session of an eight-week course — in person and live-streamed!)
Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Don’t miss the first minicourse of the year from the 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Steven Strogatz. Participants will explore hands-on activities in mathematical games, puzzles, algebra, geometry, calculus, and group theory. Strogatz, a Professor of Applied Mathematics from Cornell University, will bring his unique brand of mathematical discourse, as featured in a New York Times blog and several popular books, including New York Times bestseller Infinite Powers, to the MoMath audience this fall. Learn more and register at explorations.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything!
Thursday, September 23 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 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Steven Strogatz, will host this one-hour, online session. Learn more and register at askmath.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Roping Around the World”
Friday, September 24 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Come test your intuition with a mathematical problem about a rope tied around the Earth, recently featured in the popular Mind-Benders for the Quarantined series. Explore the counterintuitive solution with an engaging, hands-on activity. How can we use C=2*π*r to understand this intriguing problem? Learn how simple models can help us better understand concepts that defy logic. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, September 24 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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (free to members)
Friday, September 24 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 Codenames to Hanabi, 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 2 (third session of an eight-week course)
Sunday, September 26 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge Basics 2 is designed for students who have taken Bridge Basics 1. While Bridge Basics 1 focuses on bidding skills, Bridge Basics 2 focuses on the strategies needed for the successful play of the hand. Together, Bridge Basics 1 and Bridge Basics 2 provide beginning bridge players a complete, well-rounded, and solid foundation for enjoying independent play confidently and for continued learning in the game of bridge, a game for a lifetime! Registration coming soon. Learn more at bridge2.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Sensational Puzzles”
Monday, September 27 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore mathematical puzzles that grabbed the headlines! Learn to solve spectacular and controversial puzzles using logic, probability, and basic graph theory. Develop puzzle-solving strategies while diving into these news-making mathematical conundrums. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Math Explorations, a minicourse with Steven Strogatz (second session of an eight-week course — in person and live-streamed!)
Tuesday, September 28 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Don’t miss the first minicourse of the year from the 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Steve Strogatz. Participants will explore hands-on activities in mathematical games, puzzles, algebra, geometry, calculus, and group theory. Strogatz, a Professor of Applied Mathematics from Cornell University, will bring his unique brand of mathematical discourse, as featured in a New York Times blog and several popular books, including New York Times bestseller Infinite Powers, to the MoMath audience this fall. Learn more and register at explorations.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares”
Thursday, September 30 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. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician hosted by Steven Strogatz
Thursday, August 12, 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join new host Steven Strogatz as we bring diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Folding Fridays
Friday, October 1 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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 2 (fourth session of an eight-week course)
Sunday, October 3 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge Basics 2 is designed for students who have taken Bridge Basics 1. While Bridge Basics 1 focuses on bidding skills, Bridge Basics 2 focuses on the strategies needed for the successful play of the hand. Together, Bridge Basics 1 and Bridge Basics 2 provide beginning bridge players a complete, well-rounded, and solid foundation for enjoying independent play confidently and for continued learning in the game of bridge, a game for a lifetime! Registration coming soon. Learn more at bridge2.momath.org.
Math Explorations, a minicourse with Steven Strogatz (third session of an eight-week course — in person and live-streamed!)
Tuesday, October 5 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Don’t miss the first minicourse of the year from the 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Steve Strogatz. Participants will explore hands-on activities in mathematical games, puzzles, algebra, geometry, calculus, and group theory. Strogatz, a Professor of Applied Mathematics from Cornell University, will bring his unique brand of mathematical discourse, as featured in a New York Times blog and several popular books, including New York Times bestseller Infinite Powers, to the MoMath audience this fall. Learn more and register at explorations.momath.org.
Math Encounters
Wednesday, October 6 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation. Learn more at mathencounters.org.
MOVES: “The Fascination of Puzzles”
Friday, January 14 through Sunday, January 16
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. To find out more about MOVES, register for the meeting, or submit a talk or activity, please visit moves.momath.org.
MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference in Paris
Monday, April 4 through Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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. Mark your calendars now for three days of sharing, networking, and learning as we gather for the fourth biennial MATRIX conference in Paris. Registration coming soon. Learn more at 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 2022 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 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: now booking for the 2021-2022 school year, in person and online!
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 or in person — 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 Con Edison, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, Two Sigma, Akamai Foundation, Inc., 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 or in person) during the 2021-2022 school year, visit titleone.momath.org. Interested in sponsoring a field trip? Email donation@momath.org.
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