MoMath May – June 2022 Upcoming Events

Dear MoMath friends,

As summer approaches, exciting new MoMath activities are in bloom.  Check out Traces, opening this week as the latest installation in Composite, the gallery at MoMath, and see how three different artists reveal the unseen patterns in movement.  Speaking of moving, ever thought of moving to Mars?  Explore the possibilities in June’s Math Encounters, “Mission to Mars” presented by Kevin Bowman, returning to MoMath by popular demand — this time, in person.  He’s not the only can’t-miss mathematical guest stopping by MoMath.  The popular Meet a Mathematician series continues with events featuring DNA expert Mariel Vazquez, professor/author/TV host Talithia Williams, and quantum homogeneous spaces scholar (don’t worry, she’ll tell you what that means) Angela Tabiri.  MoMath is also hosting a new puzzle series for all ages with renowned puzzler and educator Gord!, not to mention David Reimann’s session on the beautiful and intricate designs possible with Truchet tiles, plus a creative excursion with acclaimed artist, mathematician, and educator Chaim Goodman-Strauss.  Then, keep your creative juices flowing with retired teacher Peter Hubbard, whose Tetragami you can use to make everything from towers to magical creatures.  Educators, don’t miss the return of the MoMathlon, a collaborative competition for middle schoolers.  Movie buffs, the Starring Math film series continues with Secrets of the Surface — a fascinating look into the life and work of groundbreaking Fields Medalist Maryam Mirzakhani.  There’s something for everyone this season at MoMath!

There are many programs and activities to enjoy; please read carefully to determine whether programs are in person, online, or both (in person/online).  Additionally, many of MoMath’s programs are being offered for free or at a reduced rate for those in need and for MoMath members — please visit individual event pages for more information.  The Museum (11 E 26th St) is open but may occasionally limit access as needed.  Be sure to check momath.org for the most up-to-date information, including special hours and/or early closures.

MoMath in the news:

“Museum leader on helping math shed its bad reputation“ (Crain’s New York Business)

Dreams and Determination Add Up to MoMath’s 10th Anniversary (Newsday)

How a Mathematician Spends His Sundays (The New York Times)

Art, science, survival?  At an exhibit of mathematical drawings by a Jewish inventor, it all adds up (NY Jewish Week)

Take an online journey through the history of math (Science News)

Best Museums in NYC by Age For Families (Families Love Travel)

Dinner!  Drinks!  Denominators! (The New Yorker)

Person Place Thing episode 380: Steven Strogatz (Person Place Thing)

Steven Strogatz Interviews Cindy Lawrence, Executive Director & CEO of National Museum of Mathematics (City Biz)

Icebreakers with… Mathematician and Former NFL Player John Urschel (Morning Brew Sunday Edition)

Online exhibit adds up the history of mathematics (Washington Post)

Visit MoMath
Admission tickets to visit MoMath in person are on sale at visit.momath.org.  Members receive free unlimited admission and free access to many recorded events.  (Not a member?  Join today!)  Please note that MoMath is watching the health situation carefully and may limit access as needed.  Vaccinations and masking are still required at MoMath; visit momath.org for the most up-to-date information.

Retail Pick-of-the-Month: Gradient Puzzle
The Gradient Puzzle provides a vibrant way to slow down and focus on color and perception.  Enjoy the slow, deliberate assembly, and notice how the tone of each piece is used to locate its proper position.  This 500-piece jigsaw puzzle is made from a thick-stock and high-quality art paper that measures 18″ x 24″ when fully assembled.  Gradient Puzzles are available in-store or online from Additions, the shop at MoMath.

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!

MoMath gift cards and gift sessions
Give the gift of math!  Purchase a gift card by phone at 212-542‑0566 or stop by Additions, the shop at MoMath, to pick up your card today, good for purchases in the shop or admission to the Museum.  Or share the gift of a mathematical experience!  Gift registrations for Student Sessions and Senior Sessions now available: mathgift.momath.org.

ONGOING PROGRAMS

Birthday parties (in person or online!)
Looking to host a one-of-a-kind birthday party full of fabulous mathematical fun?  Invite your guests to MoMath for unique party activities and games, plus a chance to explore more than 40 engaging exhibits!  From captivating constructions to scintillating scavenger hunts, enjoy exceptional experiences for birthday celebrants of all ages.  Can your hands race as fast as your minds?  With your choice of customized activities, parties can be personalized for all ages of birthday boys and girls — from children through adults, from simple to complicated.  Not in town?  Check out MoMath’s origami birthday parties, available exclusively online — you and your guests can learn the wondrous art of paper folding from an origami expert!  For more information, please email birthdays@momath.org.

Coming this spring!  Traces in Composite, the gallery at MoMath (in person)
Opening Saturday, April 30
Preview and reception on Friday, April 29 at 6:00 pm ET (New York)
Traces reveals the hidden patterns created as objects move through space: the pathways of birds in flight, the oars of a kayaker on a still lake, or even the drumsticks of a jazz percussionist.  Sometimes periodic but always organized, the traces of these movements — revealed by the technologically savvy artists in this exhibit — are as intriguing as they are beautiful.  Take in the stunning visuals, explore the underlying mathematics of the artwork, and manipulate interactive exhibits to create your own unique light traces.  Traces features the work of Xavi Bou, Will Calhoun, and Stephen Orlando.  Learn more at composite.momath.org.

PuzzleTime with MoMath and MathPickle — a puzzle series for students through adults (online)
Mondays through Thursdays at 8:00 pm ET (New York)
Join puzzle master and board game designer Gord! (Dr. Gordon Hamilton) for an exciting puzzle series designed for all!  Each day of the week, the puzzles will grow progressively harder, starting on Mondays with puzzles for ages 7 to 97 and building up to ages 10 to 100 by Thursdays.  Both cute and deep, these classes are fun, inspiring, and social, and each class stands alone, so you can join any session!  Learn more and register at puzzletime.momath.org.

MoMath comes to YOU!  Visit MoMath without leaving your school campus — limited bookings available (in person)
Students and educators, are you ready for a field trip but not able to leave campus just yet?  Let MoMath come to you!  MoMath’s fully vaccinated, classroom-experienced educators can bring MoMath’s unique blend of enriching math activities and/or hands-on MM2GO exhibits to your campus.  Learn more and book your in-school MoMath workshop today at fieldtrips.momath.org.  Free visits for Title I schools available — see below or visit titleone.momath.org!

Senior Sessions (online)
Exercise your mental muscles in 45-minute math sessions!  Join MoMath’s experienced presenters for intriguing classes on a variety of stimulating topics, including topology, puzzles, and cryptography.  Enjoy the sense of discovery and challenge in these engaging, interactive activities with a collegial cohort of mature minds.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org, or give the gift of math at mathgift.momath.org.

Mind-Benders for the Quarantined! (online)
Reaching more than 12,000 people in more than 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.

MathPlay, MoMath’s program for preschoolers (in person)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills.  Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement.  Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.

Student Sessions for grades pre-K through 12 (online)
Mondays through Fridays
Whether your child is already passionate about mathematics or just starting to explore its wonders, MoMath Online: Student Sessions will expose your child to cool areas of mathematics not covered in school and stoke the flames for a lifelong appreciation of mathematics.  Drop-in classes guided by an experienced educator are available every weekday, and registration is always free for families in need.  Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org, or give the gift of math at mathgift.momath.org.

Math Discovery for students and their families/caregivers (in person)
Fridays and Saturdays
Don’t miss the chance to join one of MoMath’s specially trained educators in Math Discovery, a series of hands-on classes exploring intriguing math topics.  For students and their families/caregivers.  Limited space available.  Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.

Derivatives, MoMath’s tour program (in person)
Enjoy a new perspective on MoMath in a small group setting as you stroll through the Museum with an expert tour guide leading the way.  Learn more at derivatives.momath.org.  To request a tour, please email groupsales@momath.org with the subject line “Derivatives Tour.”

Math tutoring (in person/online)
Is your child struggling in math?  We can help!  MoMath is offering limited private tutoring for grades K–12 with certified teachers who have extensive experience successfully teaching students online and in the classroom.  Whether your child needs assistance with homework or exam preparation, MoMath’s instructors are ready to help.  For more information, please email tutoring@momath.org.

College undergraduates not yet eligible for the Exponent Fellowship: apply now for the ROOT summer program.  Although the program is nearly full, a few spots remain for those who can start the first week in May.

APPLY NOW

Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication — for students 15 to 18 years old
Accepting applications through April 27
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.

ROOT (Real Operational Outreach Training) Program (in person)
Accepting applications through April 30
Are you an undergraduate math major (or STEM major) looking to spend a fun summer in New York City while honing your communication and outreach skills and gaining workplace experience?  As a MoMath ROOT participant, you’ll join a dynamic group of other emerging young STEM professionals working at the nation’s premier museum of mathematics to change public perceptions of the field.  A total of eight students from around the country will be accepted for this highly selective summer opportunity to work at MoMath.  To learn more and apply, visit root.momath.org.

Expansions: an afternoon enrichment program for gifted math students (in person)
Reinvent math class with Expansions, MoMath’s afternoon gifted program.  Featuring programs for math-loving students enrolled in first through twelfth grades, Expansions workshops are designed and delivered by MoMath’s educational team to illuminate the wonders of mathematics, challenge and inspire students, and broaden their mathematical horizons.  With topics ranging from fractals to cellular automata, these afternoon classes provide an opportunity for participants to learn advanced and fascinating topics not included in the standard K–12 curriculum.  Plus, students can benefit from enjoying math together in small groups of talented and focused young scholars.  MoMath is currently accepting applications for limited spots in the remainder of the 2021–2022 school year; students who apply now will also be considered for the 2022–2023 school year.  To learn more and apply, visit expansions.momath.org.

The Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching
Accepting applications through May 15
Designed to recognize and promote hands-on math teaching in upper elementary and middle school classrooms, the Rosenthal Prize carries a cash award of $25,000 for the single best activity, plus up to five additional monetary awards for other innovative activities.  The winning teacher(s) will have the opportunity to share their innovative activities with educators around the world.  To learn more and submit an entry, visit rosenthalprize.momath.org.

The Rosenthal Prize Summer Institute for educators
Accepting applications through May 15
Are you an educator who believes that curiosity, inquiry, and experiment are essential parts of learning mathematics?  Are you interested in teaching engaging, hands-on lessons that leave middle grade students excited and interested in learning more mathematics?  Are you committed to deepening your understanding and use of innovations in mathematics, instructional practices, and mathematics outreach?  This summer, the National Museum of Mathematics is looking for you!  MoMath will bring together a cohort of educators to take an in-depth look at the mathematical content and pedagogy of Rosenthal Prize lessons and see how the lessons connect to national standards for the learning of mathematics, develop plans to implement these lessons in their local schools, create ideas for new lessons inspired by the goals of the Rosenthal Prize, learn new ways to promote mathematics learning in schools and communities, experience the wonders of the Museum, and see what goes into making interactive math exhibits and programs.  Selected educators will meet in NYC for three days this summer; travel and hotel expenses will be covered!  For more information and to apply, visit rosenthalinstitute.momath.org.

School and group visits (in person/online)
MoMath has almost two dozen great student programs, from constructing polygons to creating Möbius strips, for school groups visiting the Museum, in person and online.  Bring your students to MoMath for a peek into the exciting world of mathematics, and see why students and teachers of all ages love the Museum.  And as an additional flexible option, educators can bring MoMath activities and exhibits to your campus!  Learn more and register at fieldtrips.momath.org.

Free field trips for Title I schools (in person/online)
Support for Title I school trips is now available, thanks to contributions from individuals and organizations, including: Akamai Foundation, Inc.; Con Edison; Judy Gibbons and Francesco Scattone; The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts; Two Sigma; Mark Levine, the 28th Borough President of Manhattan; and New York City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera (2nd District).  This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.  To apply for a free 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.

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 an experience you’ve had related to mathematics.

Positions are available in education, administration, marketing, technology, communications, and more — visit jobs.momath.org for a complete list of MoMath’s exciting job and volunteer opportunities.

Know a recent college graduate looking for a collaborative environment at a meaningful institution?  Direct them to jobs.momath.org.

Featured positions:

Exhibit Maintenance Technician
MoMath is seeking a talented jack-of-all-trades with hands-on experience in physical and mechanical maintenance and repair to help keep the Museum’s exhibits and facility in good working order.

Technology Support Assistant
MoMath is seeking a skilled IT generalist to provide technical support and contribute to assorted digital projects.  This role focuses on delivering desktop and application support to staff and assisting with digital projects, including preparing multimedia elements for fundraising events, developing webpages featuring media from MoMath events, and assisting in maintaining and organizing MoMath’s inventory of media assets.  The position offers the opportunity to work with a wide variety of technologies and to master new software systems.

UPCOMING EVENTS

For a complete listing of upcoming events and programs at MoMath, please visit events.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Polyomino Puzzlers” (online)
Tuesday, April 26 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
You’ve heard of dominoes, but have you ever heard of trominoes, tetrominoes, or pentominoes?  Discover the many surprising shapes you can create simply by combining single-size squares and explore various types of symmetry using these unique objects.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Student Sessions: “Ghostly Graphs” (for grades 1–4) (online)
Tuesday, April 26 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Learn the basics of graph theory by counting the ways a small ghost can pass through the walls of a given house.  Discover which is more important: the number of walls, the number of rooms, or the overall layout.  Explore these questions, as well as starting and ending positions, different types of paths, and other intriguing questions.  Have fun in a unique and accessible introduction to this sophisticated branch of mathematics!  Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, April 26 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders.  If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event!  Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.

Student Sessions: “Rep-tiles” (for grades 5–8) (online)
Wednesday, April 27 at 4:15 pm ET (New York)
Come discover mathematical rep-tiles, geometric shapes that can tile into repetitions of themselves.  Learn about areas, scaling, and mathematical proofs, while solving fun rep-tiles puzzles!  Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.

Meet a Mathematician featuring Mariel Vazquez; hosted by Steven Strogatz (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 is an award-winning professor at UC Davis who is jointly affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics.  She studies how DNA and other long molecules can get tied up in knots and the mechanisms used by nature to untangle them.  In 2020, she was elected a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society for her research at the intersection of topology and molecular biology, and for her service to the mathematical community, in particular to underrepresented groups.  Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.

Student Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Math Square” (for grades 2–6) (online)
Thursday, April 28 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
The interactive exhibits at the National Museum of Mathematics offer visitors a wonderfully accessible introduction to sophisticated math topics not often covered in school.  In this series, students will be able to experience an exhibit virtually, as well as participate in a hands-on activity designed to illustrate the principles behind the exhibit.  Each session features a specific exhibit and includes an exhibit video, discussion, and activity.  Come take a look at actual MoMath exhibits such as Math Square, Pythagorean Puzzlers, Hyper Hyperboloid, and more!  Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Octahedron” (online)
Friday, April 29 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 octahedron.  Making Math Solid is a series that focuses on different polyhedra, highlighting their fascinating properties.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Student Sessions: “Tangram Teasers” (for grades K–3) (online)
Friday, April 29 at 3:15 pm ET (New York)
Exercise your mind and stretch your spatial reasoning while searching for solutions to fun tangram puzzles.  Learn to create specific figures by combining seven polygons.  If you get stuck, try another way!  Discover multiple strategies to solve these classic dissection puzzles.  Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.

Math Discovery: “Tied in Knot Theory” (for grades 4–8) (in person)
Friday, April 29 at 4:15 pm ET (New York)
Join us for an introduction to the mathematical theory of knots.  By tangling and untangling seemingly simple knots, discover what it means for knots to be, topologically, the same or different.  Explore the types of problems that tie up the minds of knot theorists!  For students in grades 4 through 8 and their families/caregivers.  Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, April 29 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Adults and children: spend a relaxing hour using your hands and mind to create interesting paper constructions.  This week, fold “Inchworm” by Isamu Sasagawa.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Preview and reception for Traces: a new exhibition in Composite, the gallery at MoMath, with special guests Will Calhoun and Stephen Orlando (free to members!) (in person)
Friday, April 29 at 6:00 pm ET (New York)
Traces reveals the hidden patterns created as objects move through space: the pathways of birds in flight, the oars of a kayaker on a still lake, or even the drumsticks of a jazz percussionist.  Sometimes periodic but always organized, the traces of these movements — revealed by the technologically savvy artists in this exhibit — are as intriguing as they are beautiful.  Take in the stunning visuals, explore the underlying mathematics of the artwork, and manipulate interactive exhibits to create your own unique light traces.  Traces features the work of Xavi Bou, Will Calhoun, and Stephen Orlando.  Learn more and register for the Traces preview and reception at composite.momath.org.

Math Discovery: “Tessellation Station” (for grades K–2) (in person)
Saturday, April 30 at 4:00 pm 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.

Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand, seventh session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, May 1 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Join American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in this intellectually stimulating eight-week course.  Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand focuses on the strategies required for successful declarer play at bridge.  The course builds on participants’ knowledge of fundamental bidding practices and applies that knowledge to the winning of contracts through the application of specific playing techniques.  The goal of Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand is to provide students with a well-rounded and complete foundation for enjoying the game independently and confidently and for continued learning in the game of bridge, a game for a lifetime!  Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand is a great follow-up for students who have taken Bridge Basics 1 — or have familiarity with basic bidding procedures and some play of the hand, but are looking to learn and practice strategies required for successful declarer play.  Learn more at bridge2.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Math in Art: Tessellations II” (online)
Monday, May 2 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
In what way is one tessellation “different” from another tessellation?  How can symmetry be used to classify and create tessellations?  Join us to delve into symmetric transformations and discover the surprisingly rich mathematics of wallpaper patterns and frieze groups in this second offering of the Math in Art series.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Desert Island Math: Polyhedra (free to members!) (online)
Monday, May 2 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Imagine you are stranded on a desert island with just pencil and paper — and one mathematical concept to explore.  Your goal?  To discover as much as you can about that topic.  Join mathematician Paul Zeitz in an adventure combining mindfulness and play as we take a single, simple mathematical idea and look at it from as many perspectives as possible.  Even alone on an island (or during a pandemic), you will never be bored as long as you have math and your imagination!  Why study polyhedra?  Because it’s fun to build things!  But also because simple 3-D objects like polyhedra are right at the edge of what human brains can imagine.  The jump from 2-D polygons to 3-D polyhedra can inspire us to think about even higher dimensions.  As we explore polyhedra, we will frequently ask, “What does this have to do with the 2-D world that we understand well?” and “How can we use this to jump into the 4th dimension?”  While geared toward beginners, these sessions will also contain food for thought for experts.  Learn more and register at desert.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, May 3 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders.  If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event!  Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Skipping Towards Infinity” (online)
Thursday, May 5 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Is it possible to add infinitely many things and end up with a single finite number?  Sometimes, but the arithmetic of infinity obeys its own strange rules.  Achilles and the Tortoise never quite mastered them!  Explore this classic paradox and other surprising results that arise when considering the mathematics of infinity.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Math Discovery: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (in person)
Friday, May 6 at 4:15 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.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, May 6 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Adults and children: spend a relaxing hour using your hands and mind to create interesting paper constructions.  This week, fold “Lamb” by Tony O’Hare.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Math Discovery: “Secrets of Telling Secrets” (for grades 3–6) (in person)
Saturday, May 7 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore cryptography, secret codes, and ciphers.  Join us for this introduction to the substitution cipher, which hides messages by replacing letters or groups of letters with other letters or groups of letters.  Using patterns and perseverance, learn how to create hidden messages — and how to break secret codes!  For students in grades 3 through 6 and their families/caregivers.  Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.

Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand, final session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, May 8 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Join American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in this intellectually stimulating eight-week course.  Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand focuses on the strategies required for successful declarer play at bridge.  The course builds on participants’ knowledge of fundamental bidding practices and applies that knowledge to the winning of contracts through the application of specific playing techniques.  The goal of Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand is to provide students with a well-rounded and complete foundation for enjoying the game independently and confidently and for continued learning in the game of bridge, a game for a lifetime!  Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand is a great follow-up for students who have taken Bridge Basics 1 — or have familiarity with basic bidding procedures and some play of the hand, but are looking to learn and practice strategies required for successful declarer play.  Learn more at bridge2.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Luck, Magic, or Math?” (online)
Tuesday, May 10 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
At first glance, the occurrence of an “unlikely” event might seem like luck… or magic.  However, when this event occurs over and over, we have to look more closely.  With a bit of math, we will see that some events, which might seem unlikely at first, have a higher probability than intuition would suggest.  Learn how a clever magician can “read the minds” of an unsuspecting audience using a little knowledge of probability!  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 series (online)
Tuesday, May 10 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders.  If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event!  Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.

Math Encounters: “Play Truchet: fun with tiling patterns and generalizations” featuring David Reimann (free!) (in person/online)
Wednesday, May 11 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Simple rules allow us to combine basic objects into incredibly complex patterns or actions.  For example, Truchet tiles can be used to create a broad range of beautiful motifs.  Interestingly, these designs can also be used to encode messages and other information.  Join Albion College mathematician and computer scientist David Reimann as he shares the history and leads some explorations of these fascinating patterns.  Special introduction by Stuart Denman, creator and developer of Tiny Bubbles and grandson of Cyril Stanley Smith, popularizer of Truchet tiles.  Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation.  Learn more and register at mathencounters.org.

Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Ranking and Tanking” (online)
Friday, May 13 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Voting for a preference may seem simple, but when multiple options exist, the math gets complicated!  The different methods of counting the vote can often result in different winners.  Explore the mathematics behind various vote-counting systems and develop a deeper understanding of what it means for a system to be equitable.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, May 13 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Adults and children: spend a relaxing hour using your hands and mind to create interesting paper constructions.  This week, fold “Magic Rose Cube” by Valerie Vann.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, May 14 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: Strange Attractors by Charles Soule (online)
Sunday, May 15 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
In 1978, Dr. Spencer Brownfield saved New York City from itself, bringing the city back from the verge of collapse and ruin.  And for thirty years, his small, unnoticed adjustments to the city’s systems have kept the city afloat.  Or so he claims to Heller Wilson, a young graduate student that he has chosen as his successor.  Is there truth behind Dr. Brownfield’s claims about The Butterfly Effect and how his “complexity math” applies to the city’s patterns?  Or are they simply the ravings of a man broken by loss and desperate to make sense of the world around him?  Learn more and register 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.  Learn more and register at unlimited.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Möbius Mischief” (online)
Monday, May 16 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.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, May 17 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders.  If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event!  Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.

QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Tuesday, May 17 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!  This month, Steve is joined by special guest José Luis Vilson.  José is a veteran educator, writer, speaker, and activist in New York City.  He’s a National Board Certified Teacher, a Math for America Master Teacher, and the executive director of EduColor, an organization dedicated to race and social justice issues in education.  Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.

Math Gym, a workout for your brain (free!) (online)
Wednesday, May 18 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.

Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life by A.J. Jacobs (online)
Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Volumes continues!  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz, puzzle master Peter Winkler, and author A.J. Jacobs for an online discussion of Jacobs’ The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life.  What makes puzzles — jigsaws, mazes, riddles, sudokus — so satisfying?  Be it the formation of new cerebral pathways, their close link to insight and humor, or their community-building properties, they’re among the fundamental elements that make us human.  Convinced that puzzles have made him a better person, A.J. Jacobs — four-time New York Times bestselling author, master of immersion journalism, and nightly crossworder — set out to determine their myriad benefits.  Chock-full of unforgettable adventures and original examples from around the world, The Puzzler will open readers’ eyes to the power of flexible thinking and concentration.  Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.

2022 Con Edison MoMathlon online middle school math tournament (online)
Thursday, May 19 and Friday, May 20 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Celebrate mathematics and team spirit by participating in the MoMathlon middle school math tournament, presented by MoMath!  Budding mathematicians can experience the excitement of competition, teamwork, challenge, and prizes, making friends and memories that will inspire them in high school, college, and beyond.  In this year’s online tournament, schools will come together to share the fun of peer collaboration, enjoy the challenge of outside-the-box thinking, and develop enhanced problem-solving and mathematical skills.  Each round of competition will be followed by a detailed review of the competition problems, presented by a dynamic math educator — so everybody leaves with a deeper understanding.  Schools from all over the world may apply to participate; however, priority will be given to middle schools in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island.  Schools may compete in a single tournament (on either May 19 or May 20, first-come, first-served) and will be allowed to register up to two teams.  Registration will open soon!  To learn more, visit momathlon.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (online)
Thursday, May 19 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore angles and the law of reflection while tracing the path of a billiard ball as it bounces off the walls of a pool table.  Use patterns to discover a simple method to predict in which pocket the ball will land and learn how to prove that your prediction is correct.  Game on!  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.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.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, May 20 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Adults and children: spend a relaxing hour using your hands and mind to create interesting paper constructions.  This week, fold “Pig” by Eduardo Clemente.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Family Fridays: “Tooti Tooti” with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (free!) (in person/online)
Friday, May 20 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Create symmetrical tiling patterns using an ordinary envelope in this 2021 Rosenthal Prize–winning activity.  Explore the bigger connection between symmetries and surfaces, all with paper, scissors, and tape, led by mathematician and artist Chaim Goodman-Strauss, who has been involved with math education and outreach for thirty years.  Family Fridays is designed to bring family members of all ages together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike.  Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees.  Learn more and register at familyfridays.momath.org.

Starring Math — discussion of the film Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani, hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Monday, May 23 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies!  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz, filmmaker George Csicsery, math and science writer Erica Klarreich, and math professor Amie Wilkinson for a discussion of Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani.  Secrets of the Surface explores the groundbreaking work of Maryam Mirzakhani, whose explorations into some of the furthest reaches of geometry earned her the distinction of being both the first woman and the first Iranian mathematician to win the Fields Medal, the highest honor in the field of mathematics.  Filmed across three nations and featuring an innovative blend of mathematical animation and live documentary footage, the film is sure to enlighten viewers about all sides of someone who has become not only a star of her field but a role model to young thinkers worldwide.  Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Packing and Cracking” (online)
Tuesday, May 24 at 2:00 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 and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, May 24 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders.  If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event!  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at loving.momath.org.

Meet a Mathematician featuring Talithia Williams; hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Thursday, May 26 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 May, meet Talithia Williams.  Talithia is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and author of the book Power in Numbers: The Rebel Women of Mathematics (Race Point Publishing, 2018).  She was also a host of the six-part PBS series NOVA Wonders in April 2018 and the narrator for the five-part PBS series NOVA Universe Revealed in November 2021.  Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.

Educator Workshop: “Pandemic Statistics for Students: Correcting some misconceptions related to COVID-19 and vaccines” (online)
Thursday, May 26 at 6:00 pm ET (New York)
Join us for a stimulating conversation about making connections between the real world and the classroom.  This spring, physics and math educators participated in a three-day workshop on statistics topics and their relationship to vaccines and testing, hosted by physicist Dr. Allen Mincer from New York University.  The workshop was a collaboration between the National Museum of Mathematics, New York University, and Brookhaven National Laboratory, and featured infectious disease specialist Dr. Sharon Nachman.  Come hear from participating teachers about their experiences and how Dr. Mincer’s and Dr. Nachman’s lectures and feedback helped them prepare classroom lessons with real-world relevance.  Learn more and register at pandemicstatistics.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Roping Around the World (free to members!) (online)
Friday, May 27 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Come test your intuition with a mathematical problem about a rope tied around the Earth.  Explore the counterintuitive solution with an engaging, hands-on activity.  How can we use C=2*pi*r to understand this intriguing problem?  Learn how simple models can help us better understand concepts that defy logic.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, May 27 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Adults and children: spend a relaxing hour using your hands and mind to create interesting paper constructions.  This week, fold “Butterfly Envelope” by Michel Grand.  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, May 27 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
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: “Breaking Codes” (online)
Tuesday, May 31 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
How do computers keep your passwords secret?  How do websites safeguard your credit card numbers?  Explore multiplicative ciphers, broken codes, and prime numbers, while encoding and decoding your own secret messages.  Learn how cryptography helps protect your private information.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, May 31 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders.  If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event!  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at loving.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, June 3 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath continues this runaway hit series, in which learners ages seven through adult create beautiful new models each week.  Every session will be different, and each can stand alone.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, June 7 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders.  If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event!  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at loving.momath.org.

Math Encounters: “Mission to Mars: human mission challenges and the math that addresses them” featuring Kevin Bowman (free!) (in person/online)
Wednesday, June 8 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
For more than half a century, we have sent landers, rovers, and even a drone to Mars.  But what will it take for humans to get there?  Discover the immensity of this quest as you embark on the most epic journey ever undertaken by humans in this presentation led by University of Central Lancashire mathematician Kevin Bowman.  Special introduction by Richard Garriott de Cayeux, video game developer, entrepreneur, and astronaut.  Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation.  Learn more and register at mathencounters.org.

Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Tower of Power” (online)
Thursday, June 9 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore the different ways power can be distributed in weighted voting systems.  These systems are those in which different groups have different numbers of votes, such as county delegations, government committees, and even the United States Electoral College.  Should the largest populations have the most power?  Should smaller groups have a voice?  Answering these questions is far more complex than simple majority rule, but modern mathematical analysis provides a useful lens through which to analyze unbalanced voting power.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, June 10 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath continues this runaway hit series, in which learners ages seven through adult create beautiful new models each week.  Every session will be different, and each can stand alone.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Family Fridays: “Tetragami Tower: An evening of creative design” with Peter Hubbard (free!) (in person/online)
Friday, June 10 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join retired Seattle teacher Peter Hubbard, creator of Tetragami — a unique paper-folding design system — for an evening of mathematical creativity.  Using specially scored, colorful cardstock, begin building your own Tetragami dodecahedron tower.  Plus, learn how you can work with Tetragami to make basic shapes, rings and things, panda and her Pokémon pals, dragons, fantasy creatures, and much more.  Join MoMath for a fun-filled evening — and discover an exciting new way to create!  Family Fridays is designed to bring family members of all ages together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike.  Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees.  Learn more and register at familyfridays.momath.org.

Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (free to members!) (online)
Saturday, June 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.

Senior Sessions: “Math in Art: Tessellations I” (online)
Monday, June 13 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Discover the wonderful world of tessellations!  Explore how geometric shapes can completely cover a plane with no gaps or overlaps and discover where tessellations appear: in nature, in ancient Roman mosaics, in Islamic art and architecture, in quilting patterns, and in the works of modern artists such as M.C. Escher.  Join us to build your own tessellations with regular polygons in this first offering in the Math in Art series.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Infinite Powers: The story of calculus (in person/online)
Monday, June 13 at 8:00 pm ET (New York)
Everyone has heard of calculus, but why is it so important?  Join MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Dr. Steven Strogatz, as he illuminates the fantastic idea at the heart of calculus.  With the help of pictures and stories, he’ll trace where calculus came from and then show how it — in partnership with medicine, philosophy, science, and technology — reshaped the course of civilization and helped make the world modern.  Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you’ve taken calculus or not, and whether you like math or not.  By the end of the evening, you’ll understand how calculus can be viewed as one of the greatest triumphs of human creativity ever.  MoMath is grateful to the Simons Foundation for its support of the Distinguished Visiting Professor program.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at infinitepowers.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, June 14 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders.  If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event!  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at loving.momath.org.

QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Tuesday, June 14 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!  This month, Steve is joined by special guest Regina Rodgers.  Originally from East Long Island, Regina is a second grade teacher at the Maurice Sendak Community School (PS 118) in Brooklyn, where she specializes in childhood mathematics.  Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.

Probability and Intuition: an exclusive, puzzle-focused dinner event (in person)
Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
As seen in The New Yorker, puzzle master Peter Winkler hosts another exclusive dinner, in which intriguing puzzles will be served up together with excellent food and fine wine.  Learn more and register at intuition.momath.org.

Math Gym, a workout for your brain (free!) (online)
Wednesday, June 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.

Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of Journey to the Edge of Reason by Stephen Budiansky (online)
Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Volumes continues!  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz and author Stephen Budiansky for an online discussion of Stephen’s Journey to the Edge of Reason.  Nearly a hundred years after its publication, Kurt Gödel’s famous proof that every mathematical system must contain propositions that are true — yet never provable — continues to unsettle mathematics, philosophy, and computer science.  Stephen Budiansky’s Journey to the Edge of Reason is the first biography to fully draw upon Gödel’s voluminous letters and writings — including a never-before-transcribed shorthand diary of his most intimate thoughts — to explore Gödel’s profound intellectual friendships, his moving relationship with his mother, his troubled yet devoted marriage, and the debilitating bouts of paranoia that ultimately took his life.  It also offers an intimate portrait of the scientific and intellectual circles in prewar Vienna and a haunting account of Gödel’s and Jewish intellectuals’ flight from Austria and Germany at the start of the Second World War.  Learn more and register at volumes.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.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, June 17 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath continues this runaway hit series, in which learners ages seven through adult create beautiful new models each week.  Every session will be different, and each can stand alone.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: The Complete Book of Holograms: How They Work and How to Make Them by Joseph E. Kasper and Steven A. Feller (online)
Sunday, June 19 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
For most nonscientists, holograms are an intriguing — if not mesmerizing — mystery.  How are these seemingly magical images created and what makes them appear to be three-dimensional?  This fascinating book not only offers the answers to these and other questions about holography — it even gives step-by-step instructions so that readers can manufacture their own holograms.  Learn more and register 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.  Learn more and register at unlimited.momath.org.

Let’s Get Pickled! (members-only) (online)
Monday, June 20 at 6:00 pm ET (New York)
Come to socialize and problem-solve with some original puzzles pickled by Gord!  MathPickle’s founder is collaborating with MoMath on a new series called PuzzleTime.  The puzzles presented are different from most you’ve encountered because, unlike standard puzzles, these puzzles scale to engage both beginners and masters alike!  Given ten minutes, we might all be able to solve a 5×5 canvas of Mondrian Art Puzzles or Picasso Line Puzzles, but solutions for larger canvasses become laughably difficult.  We’re all in a pickle!  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at gord4members.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, June 21 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders.  If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event!  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at loving.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Topological Tic-Tac-Toe” (online)
Friday, June 24 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 (online)
Friday, June 24 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath continues this runaway hit series, in which learners ages seven through adult create beautiful new models each week.  Every session will be different, and each can stand alone.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (free to members!) (online)
Friday, June 24 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
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.

Transformations 2022, the summer camp at MoMath (in person)
Monday, June 27 through Friday, September 2
Thinking about summer 2022?  So is MoMath!  At Transformations, the summer camp at MoMath, students in grades one through nine will experience the richness of mathematics in America’s only museum dedicated to math.  Through full-body interactive activities, hands-on education sessions, and creative projects, math will come alive for each and every participant.  Learn more and register at summercamp.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic” (online)
Tuesday, June 28 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!  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 series (online)
Tuesday, June 28 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders.  If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event!  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at loving.momath.org.

Starring Math — discussion of the film Beautiful Young Minds, hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Wednesday, June 29 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies!  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz to discuss Beautiful Young Minds.  This movie follows the selection process and training for the U.K. team to compete in the 2006 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) as well as the event itself in Slovenia.  Many of the young mathematicians featured in the film had autism, which the documentary links to mathematical ability.  The team went on to win numerous medals at the IMO, including four silver and one bronze.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at starring.momath.org.

Meet a Mathematician featuring Angela Tabiri; hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Thursday, June 30 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 June, meet Angela Tabiri.  Angela is an AIMS-Google AI Postdoctoral Fellow at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), located in Ghana.  She is also a Research Associate and Academic Manager for the Girls in Mathematical Sciences Program at AIMS.  Angela’s research interests include noncommutative algebra, quantum groups, and quantum homogeneous spaces.  She founded Femafricmaths, an NGO that promotes African women in mathematics by interviewing them and sharing their stories on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.  The goal is to inspire young women and to show them that studying math opens up diverse career options.  Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, July 1 and July 8 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath continues this runaway hit series, in which learners ages seven through adult create beautiful new models each week.  Every session will be different, and each can stand alone.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, July 9 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?!  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at krazy.momath.org.

Math Encounters: “Error-Correcting Codes: The Mathematics of Communication” featuring Nathan Kaplan (free!) (in person/online)
Wednesday, July 13 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Suppose we are trying to communicate over a “noisy channel.”  There is some probability that the information I send is not the information you receive.  We could communicate more reliably by agreeing to repeat the intended message multiple times, but there is a cost to this repetition.  A major goal in the theory of error-correcting codes is to understand how to efficiently build redundancy into messages so that we can identify and correct errors.  Join mathematician Nathan Kaplan as he introduces us to the ideas that go into the mathematics of communication and shares several neat examples of problems we can solve using ideas from coding theory, including “Hat Problems,” “Twenty Questions with Lies,” and strategies for gambling on soccer matches in Finland.  Learn more and register at mathencounters.org.

The Rosenthal Prize Summer Institute for educators (application deadline May 15)
Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23
Are you an educator who believes that curiosity, inquiry, and experiment are essential parts of learning mathematics?  Are you interested in teaching engaging, hands-on lessons that leave middle grade students excited and interested in learning more mathematics?  Are you committed to deepening your understanding and use of innovations in mathematics, instructional practices, and mathematics outreach?  This summer, the National Museum of Mathematics is looking for you!  MoMath will bring together a cohort of educators to take an in-depth look at the mathematical content and pedagogy of Rosenthal Prize lessons and see how the lessons connect to national standards for the learning of mathematics, develop plans to implement these lessons in their local schools, create ideas for new lessons inspired by the goals of the Rosenthal Prize, learn new ways to promote mathematics learning in schools and communities, experience the wonders of the Museum, and see what goes into making interactive math exhibits and programs.  Selected educators will meet in NYC for three days this summer; travel and hotel expenses will be covered!  For more information and to apply, visit rosenthalinstitute.momath.org.

MOVES: “The Fascination of Puzzles” (in person)
Sunday, August 7 through Tuesday, August 9, 2022
The fifth biennial MOVES (The 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 take place in person on August 8 and 9, with an opening reception at MoMath on the evening of Sunday, August 7.  Learn more and register at moves.momath.org.

MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference in Paris (in person)
Wednesday, August 31 through Friday, September 2, 2022
MoMath is pleased to announce that it is joining forces with Institut Henri Poincaré and the IMAGINARY team to bring you MATRIX x IMAGINARY on the future of mathematics engagement.  Mark your calendars now for three days of sharing, networking, and learning as we gather for the fourth biennial MATRIX conference in Paris.  Learn more and register at matrix.momath.org.

VOLUNTEER AT MoMath!

Integrators: The MoMath High School Volunteer Program (in person)
MoMath accepts a limited number of high school students for ongoing volunteer roles during summer vacation and/or the academic year.  The Integrators program offers a unique chance to improve interpersonal and communication skills, explore mathematical concepts, and learn valuable job skills.  MoMath Integrators interact with visitors (on the Museum floor or online) and train with professional educators, interpreters, and managers.  Students who participate during summer vacation commit five days per week, while school-year participants commit approximately one day per week, typically a Saturday or Sunday, from September through June.  Apply now for fall 2022.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.  Learn more and apply at volunteers.momath.org.

Volunteer opportunities
MoMath welcomes volunteers who provide valuable support in a variety of individual ways across the Museum, in both public-facing and internal roles.

• Do you love math and would you like to help others enjoy MoMath’s interactive suite of exhibits — and are you willing to devote two four-hour shifts each month?  Apply to become a volunteer Integrator in the Museum!
• Can you occasionally assist with MoMath events, demonstrations, birthday parties, and other activities at the Museum?
• Are you a professional who would like to donate your expertise and time to MoMath?  MoMath welcomes your support, especially if you are an educator, administrator, videographer, or technologist.

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