Upcoming Events at MoMath
Note: For the months of January – April of 2022, MoMath will close at 2:30 pm ET (New York) on the second Wednesday of the month for Math Encounters.
MoMath at a Glance
Click here to book a K–12 field trip, available online, on your campus, or at the Museum!
Click here to book MM2Go and bring MoMath exhibits to your school.
(Sponsorships available for Title I schools.)
All times are in Eastern Time (New York).
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| MoMath is open! Visit the Museum | ||
| New! Building Beauty: The Harmonograph Art of Ivan Moscovich in Composite, the gallery at MoMath — a groundbreaking art show (in-person/online) | ||
| Math on the House — sign up to be notified when free, last-minute seats become available for select events | ||
| Senior Sessions, educator-led sessions for mature adults (online) | ||
| Free Mind-Benders for the Quarantined!, weekly mathematical puzzles from MoMath’s puzzle master, Dr. Peter Winkler | ||
| MathPlay, MoMath’s program for preschoolers (in-person) | ||
| MoMath Online: Student Sessions, educator-led sessions for students in grades pre-K to 12 exploring math from home (online) | ||
| Math Discovery, educator-led sessions for students and their families/caregivers from the Museum (in-person) | ||
| Derivatives, MoMath’s tour program (in-person) | ||
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| Expansions, the gifted program at MoMath for students in first grade through high school (in-person) | ||
| Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication — for students 15 to 18 years old | ||
| School and group visits: in-Museum or online visits to MoMath for students, educators, and other groups (in-person/online) | ||
| Free field trips for Title I schools: apply today for a sponsored field trip benefiting your Title I school (in-person/online) | ||
| Integrators, the MoMath high school volunteer program: apply now for the 2021-2022 school year (in-person) | ||
| Sat, Nov 20 | 10:15 am | Math Discovery: “Tessellation Station” (for grades K–2) (in-person) |
| Sat, Nov 20 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Mon, Nov 22 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Dynamic Dice” (online) |
| Mon, Nov 22 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Emily Riehl and hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Mon, Nov 22 | 6:30 pm | History of Mathematics: Making Machines Fly and Other Stories from Antiquity (online) |
| Tue, Nov 23 | 3:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1) (online) |
| Tue, Nov 23 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades 2-3) (online) |
| Tue, Nov 23 | 7:00 pm | QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online) |
| Thu, Nov 25 | all day | MoMath is closed for Thanksgiving |
| Fri, Nov 26 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic” (online) |
| Fri, Nov 26 | 2:30 pm | Math Discovery: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (in-person) |
| Sat, Nov 27 | 3:00 pm | Math Discovery: “Möbius Madness” (for grades 3–6) (in-person) |
| Mon, Nov 29 | 7:00 pm | Starring Math — discussion of the film Stand and Deliver, hosted by Steven Strogatz with special guests Tatiana Camacho and Thomas Valdez, former students of Jaime Escalante (online) |
| Tue, Nov 30 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Math Square” (online) |
| Tue, Nov 30 | 3:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1) (online) |
| Tue, Nov 30 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades 2-3) (online) |
| Wed, Dec 1 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “Mathematical Models and Card Shuffles — An Exploration in Group Theory and Probability” featuring Dan Rockmore (in-person/online) |
| Thu, Dec 2 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles” (online) |
| Thu, Dec 2 | 6:30 pm | Free-to-members Animation Creation: “The Art of Digital Sculpting” (first session of a three-part series) (online) |
| Fri, Dec 3 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: “Tree” by Mark Bolitho (online) |
| Mon, Dec 6 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Hailstone Numbers” (online) |
| Tue, Dec 7 | 3:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1) (online) |
| Tue, Dec 7 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades 2-3) (online) |
| Tue, Dec 7 | 7:00 pm | Playing with Palindromes, a mathematical palindrome contest and special showcase (online) |
| Wed, Dec 8 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the book club at MoMath: a discussion of The Joy of X by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Dec 9 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs” (online) |
| Thu, Dec 9 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Tatiana Toro and hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Dec 9 | 6:30 pm | Animation Creation: “The Art of Digital Light and Color” (second session of a three-part series) (online) |
| Fri, Dec 10 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: “Estrella Ana Maria” by Lidiane Siquera (online) |
| Fri, Dec 10 | 7:00 pm | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (online) |
| Sat, Dec 11 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Sun, Dec 12 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: Starman Jones by Robert A. Heinlein (online) |
| Sun, Dec 12 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Mon, Dec 13 | 7:00 pm | QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online) |
| Tue, Dec 14 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” (online) |
| Tue, Dec 14 | 3:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1) (online) |
| Tue, Dec 14 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades 2-3) (online) |
| Wed, Dec 15 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Thu, Dec 16 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Dec 16 | 6:30 pm | Animation Creation: “The Art of Digital Movement” (third session of a three-part series) (online) |
| Fri, Dec 17 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Tetrahedron” (online) |
| Fri, Dec 17 | 6:30 pm | Free Family Fridays: “Re-flexions: a new look at flexagons” with Yana Mohanty (in-person/online) |
| Mon, Dec 20 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Sensational Puzzles” (online) |
| Mon, Dec 20 | 7:00 pm | Free-to-members Starring Math — discussion of the film The Man Who Knew Infinity, hosted by Steven Strogatz with special guests Manjul Bhargava and Ken Ono, both math consultants on the film, as well as the director and writer of the film, Matthew Brown (online) |
| Tue, Dec 21 | 3:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1) (online) |
| Tue, Dec 21 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades 2-3) (online) |
| Wed, Dec 22 | 6:15 pm | Members-only Writing About Math for The New York Times (online) |
| Thu, Dec 23 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Hexahedron” (online) |
| Tue, Dec 28 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Alternative Perspectives” (online) |
| Wed, Dec 29 to Thu, Dec 30 | 9:30 am | MoMath Mini-Camps (in-person) (limited online sessions available) |
| Fri, Dec 31 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” (online) |
| Tue, Jan 11 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — first session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online) |
| Wed, Jan 12 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters — details coming soon! (in-person/online) |
| Sat, Jan 15 to Mon, Jan 17 | 6:30 pm | Mini-MOVES gathering (in-person) |
| Tue, Jan 18 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — second session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online) |
| Wed, Jan 19 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the book club at MoMath: a discussion of The Weil Conjectures by Karen Olsson (online) |
| Thu, Jan 20 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Jan 20 | 6:30 pm | Space Race Mathematics: “Rocket to the Moon” (online) |
| Sat, Jan 22 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Mon, Jan 24 | 7:00 pm | Starring Math — discussion of the film The Imitation Game, hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Tue, Jan 25 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — third session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online) |
| Thu, Jan 27 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Fri, Jan 28 | 7:00 pm | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (online) |
| Sun, Jan 30 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers by Pendred Noyce and Joan Charles (online) |
| Sun, Jan 30 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Tue, Feb 1 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — fourth session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online) |
| Tue, Feb 8 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — fifth session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online) |
| Wed, Feb 9 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “Top Picks: How mathematics can be used to rank sports teams” featuring (in-person/online) |
| Thu, Feb 10 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Mel Currie and hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Tue, Feb 15 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — sixth session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online) |
| Wed, Feb 16 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the book club at MoMath: a discussion of Power in Numbers by Talithia Williams (online) |
| Thu, Feb 17 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Feb 24 | 6:30 pm | Space Race Mathematics: “Apollo 13: Lucky for Some?” (online) |
| Sun, Feb 27 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens (online) |
| Sun, Feb 27 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Tue, Mar 1 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — seventh session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online) |
| Tue, Mar 8 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — final session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online) |
| Tue, Mar 15 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the book club at MoMath: a discussion of The Man from the Future by Ananyo Bhattacharya (online) |
| Thu, Mar 17 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Sun, Mar 20 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens (online) |
| Sun, Mar 20 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Thu, Mar 31 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Mon, Apr 4 to Wed, Apr 6 | TBD | MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference — Meet us in Paris! (in-person) |
| Sun, Apr 17 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens (online) |
| Sun, Apr 17 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Thu, Apr 21 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Apr 28 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Mariel Vazquez and hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Sun, May 15 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens (online) |
| Sun, May 15 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Thu, May 19 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Jun 16 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Sun, Jun 19 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens (online) |
| Sun, Jun 19 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Thu, Jul 21 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Sun, Aug 7 to Tue, Aug 9 | TBD | MOVES, Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects — MoMath’s fifth biennial conference (in-person) |
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Expansions: an afternoon enrichment program for gifted math students (in-person)
Reinvent math class with Expansions, MoMath’s afternoon gifted program. Featuring programs for math-loving students enrolled in first through twelfth grades, 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-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.
Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication — awarded to students 15 to 18 years old
Now accepting applications
Are you a high school student who wants to share your love of math with the world? Enter this worldwide contest! Cash prizes will be awarded for compelling math communication projects, and award-winning projects will be posted online. To apply, visit strogatzprize.momath.org.
School and group visits: now booking for the 2021-2022 school year! (in-person/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. And as a newly available option, MoMath educators can bring our activities and exhibits to your campus! Learn more and register at fieldtrips.momath.org.
Free field trips for Title I schools (in-person/online)
Support for Title I schools is now available, thanks to contributions from individuals and organizations, including: Con Edison, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, Two Sigma, Akamai Foundation, Inc., and New York City Council Members Mark Levine (7th District) and Carlina Rivera (2nd District). This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. To apply for a free trip (online, in-person, or on-your-own campus) during the 2021-2022 school year, visit titleone.momath.org. Interested in sponsoring a field trip? Email donation@momath.org.
Ongoing Programs
Visit MoMath
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!)
Building Beauty: The Harmonograph Art of Ivan Moscovich in Composite, the gallery at MoMath (in-person/online)
This solo show includes almost three dozen original pieces of Ivan’s art, created using his custom-made (and patented) harmonograph, and explores the intersection of the mathematics of Lissajous curves with the aesthetics of beautiful art. Ivan fashioned the harmonograph, an analog drawing machine that uses pens and pendulums, to generate an incredible variety of elegantly swirling, multi-colored graphic configurations known as Lissajous patterns. First exhibited at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London in 1968, the work it produced was acclaimed as the best math art of the time. Since then, Ivan’s creations have been shown in major exhibitions in locations including Berlin, Basel, Mexico City, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco, with a renewed interest in his work in the last few years. The show includes two working harmonographs for visitors to explore how the artwork is created and make their own works to take home. Learn more at composite.momath.org.
Senior Sessions (online)
Exercise your mental muscles in 45-minute math sessions! Join MoMath’s experienced presenters for intriguing classes on a variety of stimulating topics, including topology, puzzles, and cryptography. Enjoy the sense of discovery and challenge in these engaging, interactive activities with a collegial cohort of mature minds. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Share the gift of math! Gift registrations for Senior Sessions available: mathgift.momath.org.
Free Mind-Benders for the Quarantined! (online)
Reaching more than 10,000 people in nearly 90 countries, Mind-Benders for the Quarantined! is a runaway hit that engages people all over the world during an unprecedented pandemic. 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.
Student Sessions for grades pre-K through 12
Ongoing, Mondays through Fridays (online)
Whether your child is already passionate about mathematics or just starting to explore its wonders, MoMath Online: Student Sessions will expose your child to cool areas of mathematics not covered in school and stoke the flames for a lifelong appreciation of mathematics. Drop-in classes guided by an experienced educator are available every weekday, and registration is always free for families in need. Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.
Share the gift of math! Gift registrations for Student Sessions available: mathgift.momath.org.
MathPlay, MoMath’s program for preschoolers (in-person)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
Math Discovery for students and their families/caregivers (in-person)
Don’t miss the chance to join one of MoMath’s specially trained educators in Math Discovery, a series of hands-on classes exploring intriguing math topics. For students and their families/caregivers. Limited space available. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
MoMath comes to YOU! Visit MoMath without leaving your school campus — limited bookings available (in-person)
Students and educators, are you ready for a field trip, but not able to leave campus just yet? Have MoMath come to you! MoMath’s fully vaccinated, classroom-experienced educators can bring MoMath’s unique blend of enriching math activities and/or hands-on MM2Go exhibits to your campus. Learn more and book your on-campus field trip today at fieldtrips.momath.org.
Math tutoring
Is your child struggling in math? We can help! MoMath is offering limited private tutoring for grades K–12. Our certified teachers have extensive experience 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! (in-person/online)
Looking to host a one-of-a-kind 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 birthday celebrants all ages — from children to adults, from simple to complicated paper art. Other exciting birthday options are also available. For more information, please email birthdays@momath.org.
Derivatives, MoMath’s tour program (in-person)
Enjoy a new perspective on MoMath in a small group setting as you wander the Museum with an expert tour guide leading the way. Choose from one of two tours: Colorful Characters and Hidden Math. Learn more at derivatives.momath.org. To request a tour, please email groupsales@momath.org with the subject line “Derivatives Tour.”
Upcoming Events
Math Discovery: “Tessellation Station” (for grades K through 2) (in-person)
Saturday, November 20 at 10:15 am ET (New York)
From nature to art to architecture, tessellations — or tiling patterns — offer a creative way to understand geometry. Using the symmetries of polygons, discover surprising and beautiful patterns as you learn about infinite tessellations. For students in grades K through 2 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, November 20 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath’s favorite math quizmaster Steve Sherman for a fun-filled family game bursting with a wide range of entertaining questions for all ages. Is your family up for this lively challenge?! Learn more and register at krazy.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Dynamic Dice” (online)
Monday, November 22 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! Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Emily Riehl (online)
Monday, November 22 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day? Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician? Or even, what a mathematician does for fun? You may be surprised by some of the answers! Join Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. In November, meet Emily Riehl. Emily has made important contributions to category theory, an area that has been described as “the mathematics of mathematics.” She is also an award-winning teacher and the author of several books on category theory, as well as an accomplished musician and athlete. As a bonus, she’ll showcase her Rubik’s Cube collection and tell us how it helped her fall in love with math in high school. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
History of Mathematics: “Making Machines Fly and Other Stories from Antiquity” (online)
Monday, November 22 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Embark on a Learning Journey across time and cultures. Join author and tour guide Bernat Espigulé in an adventure across millennia from Socrates’ geometry problem to Alexander Graham Bell’s long-forgotten mathematical discovery. Learn about one of the most famous problems of antiquity, doubling the cube. Plus, see why the square-cube law was frequently invoked by 19th-century mathematicians to deter bold inventors and dreamers from the quest to achieve controlled, powered flights. Learn more and register at mathhistory.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, November 23 at 3:00 pm ET (New York) for grades K-1
Tuesday, November 23 at 4:00 pm ET (New York) for grades 2-3
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: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Parents, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an hour of math learning, designed with you in mind. Starting with the basics, we’ll explore — and learn to leap right over — some of the most common stumbling blocks in K–12 math. Anything that you or your child ever found confusing is fair game! Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic” (online)
Friday, November 26 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Arithmetic is fun, but arithmetic with letters is even better! Using process of elimination and clever logic, we will explore fundamental properties of base-10 arithmetic in a unique and challenging way. Join us for CRYPT4R1THM3T1C! Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Math Discovery: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K through 2) (in-person)
Friday, November 26 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Shapes are all around us and form the basic building blocks of modern life. Using wooden squares, rectangles, rhombi, trapezoids, and hexagons, discover how shapes are different from each other and how mathematicians identify and name them. Through games and interactive activities, explore geometrical symmetries and how to construct polygons with many sides, including the tetracontakaihexagon! For students in grades pre-K through 2 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Math Discovery: “Möbius Madness” (for grades 3 through 6) (in-person)
Saturday, November 27 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Join us to construct fascinating topological objects such as Möbius bands, discovering their fundamental patterns and structures. Through hands-on activities, uncover the surprising properties hidden around every twist and turn! For students in grades 3 through 6 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Starring Math — discussion of the film Stand and Deliver hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Monday, November 29 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an hour of discussion about movies that profile such legendary mathematicians as Srinivasa Ramanujan (The Man Who Knew Infinity) and Alan Turing (The Imitation Game). Each month you’ll watch the featured film at your convenience, then join Steve and his special guests, who will take us deeper into the making of the film, the math in it, or the true stories of the mathematicians themselves. The series continues with a discussion of Stand and Deliver, in which math teacher Jaime Escalante comes to an underprivileged high school to find students performing well below their grade levels. While other, more cynical teachers don’t believe the students are capable of improving, Escalante sees potential in them and takes it upon himself to teach them advanced calculus in time for senior year. In this special evening event, Steve is joined by Tatiana Camacho and Thomas Valdez, former students of Escalante’s, for an hour of conversation about the man — and the math — behind the movie. Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Math Square” (online)
Tuesday, November 30 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 the visitors’ feet. Learn exciting details about the Museum exhibit and also how to make your own Voronoi diagram. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, November 30 at 3:00 pm ET (New York) for grades K-1
Tuesday, November 30 at 4:00 pm ET (New York) for grades 2-3
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “Mathematical Models and Card Shuffles — An Exploration in Group Theory and Probability” featuring Dan Rockmore (in-person/online)
Wednesday, December 1 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
How can ordinary playing cards lead us into an adventure in group theory? What are the chances that an ordinary shuffle will result in a random ordering of cards? Are seven shuffles really enough to thoroughly mix up a deck of cards? Join Dan Rockmore, Dartmouth Professor of Mathematics, to investigate the math behind the shuffle. Special introduction by Steven Strogatz, Cornell University Professor of Mathematics and MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics. Learn more and register at mathencounters.org.
Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles” (online)
Thursday, December 2 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. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Free-to-members Animation Creation: the math of visual effects: “The Art of Digital Sculpting” (first session of a three-part series) (online)
Thursday, December 2 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join Emmy Award–winning Visual Effects Supervisor Beau Janzen for a look behind the scenes of computer graphics and the math used to create the stunning visual art in movies and games. Each session in this engaging three-part series will highlight a different aspect of the art of digital creation and will feature work from Janzen’s career in feature films and television. Sessions are appropriate for middle school students and above; participants should have a basic understanding of geometry and simple algebra. Join a single session or sign up for all of them — but don’t miss this fascinating journey into the many mathematical aspects of digital creation. In this first session, dive into how digital sculptors or “modelers” can create any type of object using the digital clay of mathematics. Learn more and register at animated.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, December 3 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. This week, join us to fold fir trees. You’ll want to make an entire forest after learning “Tree” by Mark Bolitho. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Hailstone Numbers” (online)
Monday, December 6 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 one. 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. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, December 7 at 3:00 pm ET (New York) for grades K-1
Tuesday, December 7 at 4:00 pm ET (New York) for grades 2-3
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.
Playing with Palindromes (online)
Tuesday, December 7 (that’s 12-7-21!) at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Was it a car or a cat I saw? Eva, can I see bees in a cave? Palindromes — that is, words and sentences that read the same forwards and backwards — are among the most elegant phenomena in language. Join us on 12-7-21 — a palindromic date! — a special event showcasing palindromes submitted by audience members such as YOU. Create and share your own palindromes, with a special emphasis on those with mathematical themes. For example: What do you need to become when you miscalculate a remainder? Answer: a redivider. Click here (or visit submitpalindromes.momath.org) to submit your best palindromes by Sunday, November 28. A selection of entries will be shared by their authors and a prize will be awarded for the longest, most creative, math-related palindrome. All are welcome to attend, whether you’ve submitted a palindrome or not. Learn more and register at palindrome.momath.org.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Joy of X by Steven Strogatz (online)
Wednesday, December 8 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Love mathematics and books? Looking for a stimulating and fun discussion? Volumes, the MoMath book club, is just the thing for you. This reading group is designed especially for those interested in mathematics and science and how they affect our lives. No prior math or science background is necessary. Steven Strogatz, a world-class mathematician and regular contributor to the New York Times hosts a delightful tour of the greatest ideas of math, revealing how it connects to literature, philosophy, law, medicine, art, business, and even pop culture in ways we never imagined. Did O.J. do it? How should you flip your mattress to get the maximum wear out of it? How does Google search the Internet? How many people should you date before settling down? Believe it or not, math plays a crucial role in answering all of these questions and more. Math underpins everything in the cosmos, including us, yet too few of us understand this universal language well enough to revel in its wisdom, its beauty — and its joy. This deeply enlightening, vastly entertaining volume translates math in a way that is at once intelligible and thrilling. Details and registration coming soon. Learn more at volumes.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs” (online)
Thursday, December 9 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Dig into graph theory by exploring the connection between vertices and edges — and the walls of any house. Discover a method to determine whether a ghost can haunt a castle or if a figure can be drawn without lifting the pen. Explore how these two problems are related and learn what they have to do with bridges in 18th-century Prussia, all while enjoying a unique and accessible introduction to this sophisticated branch of mathematics. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Tatiana Toro (online)
Thursday, December 9 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day? Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician? Or even, what a mathematician does for fun? You may be surprised by some of the answers! Join Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. In December, meet Tatiana Toro. When she was a student, Tatiana competed for Colombia in the 1981 International Mathematical Olympiad. She is now a professor at the University of Washington, where she does research at the interface of geometric measure theory, harmonic analysis, and partial differential equations. She has been named the next Director of the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute, a world-leading mathematical center for collaborative research in Berkeley, CA. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Animation Creation: the math of visual effects: “The Art of Digital Light and Color” (second session of a three-part series) (online)
Thursday, December 9 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join Emmy Award–winning Visual Effects Supervisor Beau Janzen for a look behind the scenes of computer graphics and the math used to create the stunning visual art in movies and games. Each session in this engaging three-part series will highlight a different aspect of the art of digital creation and will feature work from Janzen’s career in feature films and television. Sessions are appropriate for middle school students and above; participants should have a basic understanding of geometry and simple algebra. Join a single session or sign up for all of them — but don’t miss this fascinating journey into the many mathematical aspects of digital creation. In this session, explore how artists control virtual light and color to create objects and worlds that are indistinguishable from reality. Learn more and register at animated.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, December 10 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. To celebrate the holidays and the superstar folders this season, fold “Estrella Ana Maria” by Lidiane Siquera. 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 (online)
Friday, December 10 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.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, December 11 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath’s favorite math quizmaster Steve Sherman for a fun-filled family game bursting with a wide range of entertaining questions for all ages. Is your family up for this lively challenge?! Learn more and register at krazy.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: Starman Jones by Robert A. Heinlein (online)
Sunday, December 12 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
The stars were closed to Max Jones. To get into space you either needed connections or money, and Max has neither. What Max does have going for him are his uncle’s prized astrogation manuals — books on star navigation that Max literally commits to memory word for word, equation for equation. When Max’s mother decides to remarry a bullying oaf, Max takes to the road, only to discover that his Uncle Chet’s manuals, and Max’s near complete memorization of them, is a ticket to the stars. But serving on a spaceship is no easy task. Duty is everything, and a mistake can mean you and all aboard are lost forever. Max loves every minute of his new life until disaster strikes, and it’s going to take every trick Max ever learned from his tough life and his uncle’s manuals to save himself and the ship from a doom beyond extinction itself. Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, December 12 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.
QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Monday, December 13 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Parents, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an hour of math learning, designed with you in mind. Starting with the basics, we’ll explore — and learn to leap right over — some of the most common stumbling blocks in K–12 math. Anything that you or your child ever found confusing is fair game! Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” (online)
Tuesday, December 14 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. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, December 14 at 3:00 pm ET (New York) for grades K-1
Tuesday, December 14 at 4:00 pm ET (New York) for grades 2-3
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, December 15 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
Students, spend an hour independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems. Choose whichever challenges you like and explore them with the guidance and mentorship of an expert mathematician. If you love to experience the incredible joy of mathematical discovery, you won’t want to miss this enjoyable monthly program. Learn more and register at workout.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, December 16 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.
Animation Creation: the math of visual effects: “The Art of Digital Movement” (third session of a three-part series) (online)
Thursday, December 16 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join Emmy Award–winning Visual Effects Supervisor Beau Janzen for a look behind the scenes of computer graphics and the math used to create the stunning visual art in movies and games. Each session in this engaging three-part series will highlight a different aspect of the art of digital creation and will feature work from Janzen’s career in feature films and television. Sessions are appropriate for middle school students and above; participants should have a basic understanding of geometry and simple algebra. Join a single session or sign up for all of them — but don’t miss this fascinating journey into the many mathematical aspects of digital creation. In this final session, explore the way in which digital animators are able to create motion — from graceful dancing to complex moving machinery — by harnessing principles in graphs and geometry. Learn more and register at animated.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Tetrahedron” (online)
Friday, December 17 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. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Free Family Fridays: “Re-flexions: a new look at flexagons” with Yana Mohanty (in-person/online)
Friday, December 17 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this highly hands-on workshop designed to bring families together for fun in math, discover the fascination of flexagons. Whether you’re already a fan or new to these delightful creations, join us in exploring their mechanical and form-shifting properties. As we build flexagons together, experience how the fun of flexagons goes far beyond fidgeting! Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees. Learn more and register at familyfridays.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Sensational Puzzles” (online)
Monday, December 20 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. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Free-to-members Starring Math — discussion of the film The Man Who Knew Infinity hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Monday, December 20 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an hour of discussion about movies that profile such legendary mathematicians as Srinivasa Ramanujan (The Man Who Knew Infinity) and Alan Turing (The Imitation Game). Each month you’ll watch the featured film at your convenience, then join Steve and his special guests, who will take us deeper into the making of the film, the math in it, or the true stories of the mathematicians themselves. The series continues with The Man Who Knew Infinity, in which Srinivasa Ramanujan, a poor young man working as a bookkeeper in India, submits his personal writings to the famous mathematician G.H. Hardy. Recognizing Ramanujan’s mathematical talent, Hardy invites Ramanujan to the University of Cambridge and helps him communicate his unique genius to the world. In this special evening event, Steve is joined by two great mathematicians, Fields Medalist Manjul Bhargava and Ken Ono (both were math consultants on the film), as well as the director and writer of the film, Matthew Brown, for an hour of conversation about the man — and the math — behind the movie. Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, December 21 at 3:00 pm ET (New York) for grades K-1
Tuesday, December 21 at 4:00 pm ET (New York) for grades 2-3
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.
Members-only Writing About Math for The New York Times (online)
Wednesday, December 22 at 6:15 pm ET (New York)
In the spring of 2010, Steven Strogatz wrote a 15-part series for The New York Times on the elements of math, from basic to baffling. To his surprise — and his editor’s — each piece climbed the “most emailed” list and elicited hundreds of appreciative comments. Join Steve as he shares his adventures in bringing math to the masses, as well as the lessons he learned about what works… and what doesn’t. Learn more and register at nytimesmath.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Hexahedron” (online)
Thursday, December 23 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 hexahedron. Making Math Solid is a series that focuses on different polyhedra, highlighting their fascinating properties. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Alternative Perspectives” (online)
Tuesday, December 28 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Recently featured in MoMath’s Composite gallery, artist Anton Bakker’s work will take you 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 us. Lines, curves, knots, spirals, Möbius strips, optical illusions, and fractals — all are explored in this highly engaging virtual tour. Discover these stunning sculptures and try your own hands-on activities! Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
MoMath Mini-Camps (in-person) (limited online sessions available)
Wednesday, December 29 to Thursday, December 30
Too cool for school: these interactive theme-based lessons and creative hands-on project make math come alive for each and every participant! Details coming soon. Learn more at minicamp.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” (online)
Friday, December 31 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. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Math Gems — first session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, January 11 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters — details coming soon (in-person/online)
Wednesday, January 12 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. Details and registration coming soon. Learn more at mathencounters.org.
MOVES: “The Fascination of Puzzles” (in-person)
Mini-MOVES, Saturday through Monday, January 15-17, 2022
Full conference rescheduled to Sunday through Tuesday, August 7-9, 2022
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 Yoshi Anpuku, Scott Kim, Tanya Khovanova, Oskar van Deventer, and Peter Winkler. The conference will now take place in person on August 8 and 9, with an opening reception at MoMath on the evening of Sunday, August 7. In the interim, from Saturday, January 15, through Monday, January 17, a Mini-MOVES gathering will be held — in person — at MoMath. Learn more and register at moves.momath.org.
Math Gems — second session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, January 18 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Weil Conjectures by Karen Olsson (online)
Wednesday, January 19 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Love mathematics and books? Looking for a stimulating and fun discussion? Volumes, the MoMath book club, is just the thing for you. This reading group is designed especially for those interested in mathematics and science and how they affect our lives. No prior math or science background is necessary. Details and registration coming soon. Learn more at volumes.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, January 20 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.
Space Race Mathematics: “Rocket to the Moon” (online)
Thursday, January 20 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
On July 20, 1969, in one of the greatest feats ever achieved by the human race, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the Moon and became the first humans to walk on a celestial body other than Earth. Now, you can experience (or relive, for those old enough to remember) the sights and times of those days as well as other things “moon-related” in an exciting, immersive presentation. Join Dr. Kevin Bowman, Professor of Mathematics at the Jeremiah Horrocks Institute for Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy at the University of Central Lancashire, as he explains not just the mathematics and science behind this adventure but also what it was like to live through those historic times. Strap in and join the race to the moon as you become an Apollo astronaut, meet the mighty Saturn V rocket, and embark upon your own epic voyage to a lunar landing! Learn more and register at space.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, January 22 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath’s favorite math quizmaster Steve Sherman for a fun-filled family game bursting with a wide range of entertaining questions for all ages. Is your family up for this lively challenge?! Learn more and register at krazy.momath.org.
Starring Math — discussion of the film The Imitation Game hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Monday, January 24 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an hour of discussion about movies that profile such legendary mathematicians as John Nash (A Beautiful Mind), Srinivasa Ramanujan (The Man Who Knew Infinity), and Alan Turing (The Imitation Game). Each month you’ll watch the featured film at your convenience, then join Steve and his special guests, who will take us deeper into the making of the film, the math in it, or the true stories of the mathematicians themselves. The series continues with The Imitation Game. Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an hour of discussion. The Imitation Game begins when, in 1939, England declares war on Germany, and the allied code breakers at Bletchley Park are desperate to crack the Enigma code, which the Nazis are using to transmit seemingly indecipherable messages containing essential intelligence. When a young mathematician and computer scientist named Alan Turing arrives to join the team, he overhauls existing methods and sets out to do the impossible: to build a machine capable of converting Enigma-encoded messages into English. Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.
Math Gems — third session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, January 25 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician (online)
Thursday, January 27 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day? Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician? Or even, what a mathematician does for fun? You may be surprised by some of the answers! Join Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (online)
Friday, January 28 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. Registration coming soon. Learn more at equilibrium.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers by Pendred Noyce and Joan Charles (online)
Sunday, January 30 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
When thirteen-year-old cousins Ivan and Daphne go on a treasure hunt in the rain one summer day, they never expect to stumble into a whole new world where words and numbers run wild. After the cousins outwit a plague of punctuation, grateful villagers beg them to find Lexicon’s missing children, who have been enticed away by dancing lights in the sky. Trekking between villages in search of clues, the cousins encounter a talking thesaurus, a fog of forgetting, the Mistress of Metaphor, a panel of poets, feuding parts of speech, and the illogical mathematicians of Irrationality. When a careless Mathemystical reflects them across the border into the ominous Land of Night, their peril deepens. Kidnapped, imprisoned, and mesmerized — with time running out — will Ivan and Daphne find a way to solve the mystery of the lights in the sky and restore the lost children of Lexicon to their homes? Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, January 30 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.
Math Gems — fourth session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, February 1 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Math Gems — fifth session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, February 8 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “Top Picks: How mathematics can be used to rank sports teams” (in-person/online)
Wednesday, February 9 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
How good is your team? In any sports’ league, a team’s win/loss record is often used to measure success. But in large leagues where not all teams play each other, often this simple win/loss record doesn’t fully answer the question. Join mathematician John Urschel, a former professional football player himself, to discover how a little bit of math can go a long way in answering this and other related questions. Registration coming soon. Learn more at mathencounters.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Mel Currie (online)
Thursday, February 10 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. In February, meet Mel Currie. Mel’s mathematical career didn’t follow a typical path straight from college to grad school to professor. After spending three years as an economic analyst with Gulf Oil Corporation and three years teaching mathematics at a public high school in Düsseldorf, Germany, he returned to the United States and earned a Ph.D., became a professor, and later joined the National Security Agency (NSA). Among the various positions he held at NSA, he was Chief of the Cryptographic Research and Design Division (The Codemakers). In 2015, Mel Currie retired from the National Security Agency after twenty-five years of service. On his journey to old age, Mel picked up a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics at Yale University and a PhD in Mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Math Gems — sixth session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, February 15 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of Power in Numbers by Talithia Williams (online)
Wednesday, February 16 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Love mathematics and books? Looking for a stimulating and fun discussion? Volumes, the MoMath book club, is just the thing for you. This reading group is designed especially for those interested in mathematics and science and how they affect our lives. No prior math or science background is necessary. Details and registration coming soon. Learn more at volumes.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, February 17 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.
Space Race Mathematics: “Apollo 13: Lucky for Some?” (online)
Thursday, February 24 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
On April 13, 1970, when the spacecraft Apollo 13 was more than 200,000 miles from Earth heading toward the Moon, a catastrophic failure occurred. There followed a chain of events which set off the greatest rescue ever attempted in the history of mankind. Take a journey back in time as Dr. Kevin Bowman, Professor of Mathematics at the Jeremiah Horrocks Institute for Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy at the University of Central Lancashire, shows us what really happened — and why. Encounter the scientists and engineers who designed and built the spacecraft, an endeavor that pushed both humans and machines to their limits. With every decision a matter of life and death, discover how Mission Control put together a plan in their desperate attempt to save the lives of the crew of Apollo 13. Learn more and register at space.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens (online)
Sunday, February 27 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath brings its popular Volumes book club to a younger audience. Like to read? Like math or wish you did? Join us online for Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens (ages 10-17). Friends and good math reads: what better way to spend an evening? Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, February 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.
Math Gems — seventh session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Math Gems — final session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Man from the Future by Ananyo Bhattacharya (online)
Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Love mathematics and books? Looking for a stimulating and fun discussion? Volumes, the MoMath book club, is just the thing for you. This reading group is designed especially for those interested in mathematics and science and how they affect our lives. No prior math or science background is necessary. Details and registration coming soon. Learn more at volumes.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, March 17 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.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens (online)
Sunday, March 20 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath brings its popular Volumes book club to a younger audience. Like to read? Like math or wish you did? Join us online for Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens (ages 10-17). Friends and good math reads: what better way to spend an evening? Registration coming soon. Learn more at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, March 20 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.
Meet a Mathematician (online)
Thursday, March 31 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day? Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician? Or even, what a mathematician does for fun? You may be surprised by some of the answers! Join Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference in Paris (in-person)
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 on the future of mathematics engagement. Mark your calendars now for three days of sharing, networking, and learning as we gather for the fourth biennial MATRIX conference in Paris. Registration coming soon. Learn more at matrix.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens (online)
Sunday, April 17 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath brings its popular Volumes book club to a younger audience. Like to read? Like math or wish you did? Join us online for Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens (ages 10-17). Friends and good math reads: what better way to spend an evening? Registration coming soon. Learn more at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, April 17 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.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, April 21 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.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Mariel Vazquez (online)
Thursday, April 28 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. In April, meet Mariel Vazquez. Mariel Vazquez is an award-winning professor at UC Davis who is jointly affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. She studies how DNA can get itself tied up in knots and then untie itself. In 2020, she was elected a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society “for contributions in research and outreach at the interface of topology and molecular biology, and for service to the mathematical community, in particular to underrepresented groups.” Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens (online)
Sunday, May 15 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath brings its popular Volumes book club to a younger audience. Like to read? Like math or wish you did? Join us online for Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens (ages 10-17). Friends and good math reads: what better way to spend an evening? Registration coming soon. Learn more at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, May 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.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, May 19 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.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, June 16 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.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens (online)
Sunday, June 19 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath brings its popular Volumes book club to a younger audience. Like to read? Like math or wish you did? Join us online for Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens (ages 10-17). Friends and good math reads: what better way to spend an evening? Registration coming soon. Learn more at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, June 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.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, July 21 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.
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 for select events, when space is available. To subscribe, visit mathonthehouse.momath.org.
Perspectives: The MoMath Summer College Volunteer Program
Each summer, MoMath offers Perspectives, a volunteer program for college undergraduates. Students who complete Perspectives learn what it takes to operate a successful business and are exposed to a variety of interesting programs, lectures, and people. The expected commitment is five days per week for eight to twelve weeks, typically including 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 (in-person)
MoMath accepts a limited number of high school students for ongoing volunteer roles during summer vacation and/or the academic year. The Integrators program offers a chance to improve interpersonal and communication skills, explore mathematical concepts, and learn valuable 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, the commitment is 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.
Summations: MoMath’s homeschool program
Homeschool students can experience the excitement of a MoMath field trip! With the Summations program, homeschoolers can spend the afternoon learning about the math behind MoMath’s engaging interactive exhibits or participating in an exploratory, hands-on classroom experience along with other homeschool families. Learn more at summations.momath.org.
Events, birthday parties, and more
Looking to host a one-of-a-kind event where your guests can interact with more than 40 engaging exhibits? Enter a world of mathematical intrigue, but don’t worry — amidst all the activity, there is plenty of space for gala-worthy dinners, over-the-top birthday bashes, laser-cutting parties, and bar/bat mitzvahs. Who knew math could be this much fun? Email programservices@momath.org for more information.
School and group visits
MoMath has over a dozen great programs, from graph coloring to Möbius bands, for school groups visiting the Museum. 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. Learn more and 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 or in-person) during the 2021-2022 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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Spread the MoMath word
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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 in Additions, the shop at MoMath. 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 do two four-hour shifts each month, please send an email to jobs@momath.org with the subject line “MoMath integrator.” Please include a cover letter, your current résumé, and a newly-written essay that, in approximately 150 to 500 words, describes an experience that shaped your love of mathematics.
We hope to see you at MoMath!
