MoMath October – November 2022 Upcoming Events

Dear MoMath friends,

There’s an autumn crispness in the air as MoMath kicks off the season with more exciting programming than ever, with everything from sports analytics to the mathematics of mime.  Grammy award–winning drummer, visual artist, and MoMath favorite Will Calhoun is back in the Museum, not only to host October’s Family Fridays but also to transform MoMath with an evening performance that is not to be missed.  Football data pro Michael Lopez and Netflix stats whiz Che Smith will each join us for an episode of Meet a Mathematician, while fan-favorite courses in origami and bridge return for a new season.  As fall sets in, causes to celebrate also abound: join us at the Museum’s annual — in person! — gala on November 1, at the exciting party after the gala, or to celebrate MoMath’s 10th birthday on December 10.

FREE general admission to MoMath today, September 29 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and this Sunday, October 2 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm!

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:

How Can Math Blow Your Mind? (Solve It! for Kids: the science podcast for curious & creative kids and their families)

Ordinarily Extraordinary — Conversations with women in STEM: Museum of Mathematics & Cindy Lawrence, Executive Director of MoMath (Ordinarily Extraordinary)

Using Math To Teach The Rules Of Baseball (NBC News 4)

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

Drummer Will Calhoun Debuts Selections from His Rhythm Art/AZA Collection at the National Museum of Mathematics (Broadway World)

Dinner!  Drinks!  Denominators! (The New Yorker)

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.  Visit momath.org for the most up-to-date information.

Retail Pick-of-the-Month: Mathematics 2023: Your Daily Epsilon of Math Calendar
Keep your mind sharp all year long with Mathematics 2023: Your Daily Epsilon of Math, a 12″ x 12″ wall calendar featuring a new math problem every day and 12 beautiful math images!  The solution is always the date, but the fun lies in figuring out how to arrive at the answer, and possibly discovering more than one method of arriving there.  Mathematics 2023 is 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 premier math museum in North America as you shop!

MoMath gift cards
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.

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.

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 leaving campus just yet?  Let MoMath come to you!  MoMath’s fully vaccinated and engaging math specialists 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 are available — sign up online at titleone.momath.org!

Traces — on display now in Composite, the gallery at MoMath (in person)
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.

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.

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 throughout the week, and registration is always free for families in need.  Learn more and register at studentsessions.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.

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.

APPLY NOW

Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication — awarded to students 15 to 18 years old
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.  The 2022 Strogatz Prize application is now available.  To learn more and apply, visit strogatzprize.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 eighth 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.  To learn more and apply for the fall 2022 semester, visit expansions.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 their campus!  Learn more and register at fieldtrips.momath.org.

Free programs for Title I schools (in person/online)
MoMath’s free outreach programs for Title I schools include in-person and online field trips to the Museum, workshops presented by experienced MoMath educators in your classroom, and visits to your school by Math Midway 2 Go (MM2GO), MoMath’s travelling suite of original mathematical exhibits.  Support for these programs is now available, thanks to contributions from individuals and organizations including: Con Edison, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, Two Sigma, and New York City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera (2nd District).  These programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.  To apply for one of these free programs, visit titleone.momath.org.  Interested in sponsoring one of them?  Email donation@momath.org.

Open Set 2022 — MoMath’s evening of performing arts
(submission deadline September 30)
Make math your muse!  MoMath is still accepting submissions for its annual mathematical performing arts event, Open Set.  Compose a song, write a poem, juggle, spin plates — all acts with a connection to mathematics are welcome!  Visit performance.momath.org to submit by Friday, September 30.  Not a performer?  That’s okay — you can still join MoMath to enjoy a special night of live performance of selected submissions (date TBD).

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:

Assistant Floor Manager
The National Museum of Mathematics is seeking a responsible, efficient, and energetic individual to interact with visitors and enhance their experiences in the Museum, at a level of excellence which will help lead the interpretive staff by example.

Office Administrator/Communications
MoMath is seeking individuals whose technical skills and drive for perfection will motivate them to ensure high-quality, user-friendly content and help facilitate the business operations of the Museum by providing a broad range of administrative support that touches on a variety of aspects of program coordination, event planning, and office management.  These roles are excellent opportunities for a jack-of-all-trades with strong administrative experience to contribute in various ways to the business of running a dynamic, expanding not-for-profit.  Successful individuals will coordinate a busy schedule of electronic communications in support of MoMath’s communications team.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

Free Play — an afternoon of free general admission to MoMath! (in person)
Thursday, September 29 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET (New York)
During Free Play, general admission to MoMath will be completely free!  Come enjoy all your favorite exhibits — and if you have friends who have never been to the Museum, there’s no better time to bring them along.  Learn more and register at freeplay.momath.org.

Meet a Mathematician featuring Michael Lopez; hosted by Tim Chartier (online)
Thursday, September 29 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join Tim Chartier, MoMath’s 2022–2023 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 September, meet Michael Lopez.  Michael is the NFL’s Director of Football Data.  His work uses sports analytics to improve the league’s understanding of the game.  Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.

Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (online)
Thursday, September 29 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics.  Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans.  How do you unlock sports secrets with numbers?  What questions can be explored?  What actionable insights can be gleaned?  From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable.  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model.  Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts!  The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics.  One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material.  Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.

Student Sessions: “Poltergeist Paths” (for grades 4–8) (online)
Friday, September 30 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Dig into graph theory by exploring the connection between vertices and edges and the walls of a haunted house.  Discover a method to find out whether a ghost can haunt a castle and whether you can draw a figure without lifting the pen.  Explore how these two problems are related and what they have to do with bridges in 18th-century Prussia!  Have fun in a unique and accessible introduction to this sophisticated branch of mathematics.  Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.

Math Discovery: “Möbius Madness” (for grades 3–6) (in person)
Friday, September 30 at 4:15 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.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, September 30 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 “Dachshund” by Yara Yagi.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Student Sessions: “Magic Squares” (for grades 2–4) (online)
Saturday, October 1 at 10:00 am ET (New York)
Magic squares are a set of puzzles that have long fascinated many of the world’s most brilliant thinkers.  Dating back over 4000 years to ancient China, magic squares are those on 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 studentsessions.momath.org.

Math Discovery: “Tessellation Station” (for grades K–2) (in person)
Saturday, October 1 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 kindergarten through two and their families/caregivers.  Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.

Free Play — a morning of free general admission to MoMath! (in person)
Sunday, October 2 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET (New York)
During Free Play, general admission to MoMath will be completely free!  Come enjoy all your favorite exhibits — and if you have friends who have never been to the Museum, there’s no better time to bring them along.  Free admission tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be used for entry solely during designated Free Play dates and times.  Learn more and register at freeplay.momath.org

Bridge Basics 1 — first session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, October 2 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called one of the world’s most popular collaborative card games.  If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, don’t miss Bridge Basics 1, an eight-week course taught by American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein and designed to show you the basics.  Why does the game have such broad appeal?  Bridge stimulates both sides of the brain, from the use of a bidding language to the application of arithmetic, probability, logic, and inference.  Join us for eight weeks, and take away a hobby for a lifetime!  Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.

Anyone Can Mime With Math, a beginning mime class with Tim Chartier (in person)
Sunday, October 2 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Want to try your hand at mime?  Join Tim Chartier, professionally trained by Marcel Marceau, in this engaging new series at the intersection of math and the performing arts.  Learn some simple mime illusions that anyone can do: make an invisible wall… then bump right into it.  Pull on an invisible rope… then get pulled right back.  As you become familiar with some basic principles of mime, you’ll also learn how mathematical thinking — for example, envisioning movement through three-dimensional space — can enhance mime performance.  In addition, we’ll explore how mathematical ideas can be introduced and developed further using mime.  Learn more and register at mimewithmath.momath.org.

Student Sessions: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (online)
Tuesday, October 4 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Shapes are all around us and form the basic building blocks of modern life.  Using squares, rectangles, rhombi, trapezoids, and hexagons, students will discover how shapes are different from one another and how mathematicians identify and name them.  Interactive activities and games will teach students about geometrical symmetries and how to construct polygons with many sides, including the tetracontakaihexagon!  Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, October 4 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.

Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier and special guest Felesia Stukes (online)
Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Memorable sports moments emerge every week.  This informal research group, hosted by Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier, will gather to discuss analytics questions from recent sporting events.  Find a topic interesting?  Explore on your own or form a group, then dive in and share your findings in the coming week’s session.  What can we learn from each other, and what can we create and discover through our collective knowledge and expertise?  Along the way, we will create a MoMath community of sports analysts!  This week’s event will feature special guest Dr. Felesia Stukes.  Felesia is an Assistant Professor at Johnson C. Smith University and an Associate Graduate Faculty member of the School of Data Science at UNC Charlotte.  Her research explores the use of complexity theory and network science to enhance community organizations that address societal problems.  Learn more and register at researchgroup.momath.org.

Student Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic” (for grades 2–5) (online)
Wednesday, October 5 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Arithmetic is fun, but arithmetic with letters is even better!  Using process of elimination and clever logic, students will explore fundamental properties of base-10 arithmetic in a unique and challenging way.  Join us for CRYPT4R1THM3T1C!  Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.

Math Discovery: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (in person)
Wednesday, October 5 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.

Senior Sessions: “Dynamic Dice” (online)
Thursday, October 6 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
What are the odds of rolling a given sum with a pair of standard dice?  Explore how to determine the probability, then challenge yourself to find a different way to number the dice to get the very same probabilities.  Come roll the dice!  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Student Sessions: “Hailstone Numbers” (for grades 3–6) (online)
Thursday, October 6 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Hailstone numbers are fascinating patterns of numbers that increase and decrease sporadically according to a set rule until they finally plummet in size and eventually become the number 1!  These number sequences are easy to create but often impossible to fully understand.  Come learn what these numbers actually are, why they are so mystifying, and how they might just represent the next big breakthrough in mathematics.  Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.

Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (online)
Thursday, October 6 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics.  Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans.  How do you unlock sports secrets with numbers?  What questions can be explored?  What actionable insights can be gleaned?  From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable.  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model.  Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts!  The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics.  One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material.  Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.

Student Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” (for grades 6–10) (online)
Friday, October 7 at 4:15 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.  This challenging session is for students who love math and are ready for perplexing puzzles!  Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, October 7 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 aliens with interchangeable heads.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Student Sessions: “Ghostly Graphs” (for grades 1–4) (online)
Saturday, October 8 at 10:00 am 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.

Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (free to members!) (online)
Saturday, October 8 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.

Math Discovery: “Secrets of Telling Secrets” (for grades 3–6) (in person)
Saturday, October 8 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 1 — second session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, October 9 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called one of the world’s most popular collaborative card games.  If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, don’t miss Bridge Basics 1, an eight-week course taught by American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein and designed to show you the basics.  Why does the game have such broad appeal?  Bridge stimulates both sides of the brain, from the use of a bidding language to the application of arithmetic, probability, logic, and inference.  Join us for eight weeks, and take away a hobby for a lifetime!  Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.

Anyone Can Mime With Math, a beginning mime class with Tim Chartier (in person)
Sunday, October 9 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Want to try your hand at mime?  Join Tim Chartier, professionally trained by Marcel Marceau, in this engaging new series at the intersection of math and the performing arts.  Learn some simple mime illusions that anyone can do: make an invisible wall… then bump right into it.  Pull on an invisible rope… then get pulled right back.  As you become familiar with some basic principles of mime, you’ll also learn how mathematical thinking — for example, envisioning movement through three-dimensional space — can enhance mime performance.  In addition, we’ll explore how mathematical ideas can be introduced and developed further using mime.  Learn more and register at mimewithmath.momath.org.

MoMath Mini-Camps (in person)
Monday, October 10 at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm ET (New York)
Too cool for school: these interactive, theme-based lessons and creative hands-on projects make math come alive for each and every participant!  Details and registration coming soon.  Learn more at minicamp.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, October 11 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.

Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier and special guest Dean Oliver (online)
Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Memorable sports moments emerge every week.  This informal research group, hosted by Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier, will gather to discuss analytics questions from recent sporting events.  Find a topic interesting?  Explore on your own or form a group, then dive in and share your findings in the coming week’s session.  What can we learn from each other, and what can we create and discover through our collective knowledge and expertise?  Along the way, we will create a MoMath community of sports analysts!  This week’s event will feature special guest Dean Oliver.  Dean is a statistician whose work has advanced the use of data in basketball.  He is an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards of the NBA.  Learn more and register at researchgroup.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Tangram Teasers” (online)
Wednesday, October 12 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Exercise your mind and stretch your spatial reasoning while searching for solutions to fun tangram puzzles.  Learn to create specific figures by combining seven polygons.  If you get stuck, try another way!  Discover multiple strategies to solve these classic dissection puzzles.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Math Encounters: “The Matrix Revolution: Data, Images, and Beyond” featuring Malena Español (free!) (in person/online)
Wednesday, October 12 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
What is a matrix and what can we do with it?  How do matrices relate to data and digital images?  Join mathematician Malena Español as she takes us on a journey into the world of matrices and their applications in data science and image processing.  Special introduction by Tim Chartier, MoMath Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics and Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Davidson College.  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.momath.org.

Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (online)
Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics.  Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans.  How do you unlock sports secrets with numbers?  What questions can be explored?  What actionable insights can be gleaned?  From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable.  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model.  Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts!  The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics.  One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material.  Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.

Club Calhoun at MoMath (21+ only) (in person)
Thursday, October 13 at 8:00 pm ET (New York)
Don’t miss the transformation of MoMath into Club Calhoun for a one-night, limited engagement.  Beats, rhythm, patterns, and light create visual and sonic dimensions in this transformational production.  Sit back with a drink and settle in to enjoy a live, interactive, immersive audio performance by Grammy award–winning percussionist Will Calhoun, featuring an innovative, multi-sensory experience based on Calhoun’s work featured in the Traces exhibition in Composite, the gallery at MoMath.  21+ only.  Attendance limited to first 100 registrants.  Learn more and register at clubcalhoun.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, October 14 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 “Vampire Teeth” by Chrissy Pushkin.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Family Fridays: “Math, rhythmic patterns, and optical traces” with Will Calhoun (free!) (in person/online)
Friday, October 14 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join Grammy award–winning percussionist Will Calhoun for an evening of interactive rhythm, movement, and art.  Playing off his inventive artwork (now on display in Composite, the gallery at MoMath), families will first observe the mathematical patterns of independence created using light-up drumsticks, then make their own complex patterns, keeping the rhythmic beat as the streaks of light embedded in each pattern create dazzling traces in the air.  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.

Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: Here’s Looking at Euclid by Alex Bellos (online)
Sunday, October 16 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and author Alex Bellos for a discussion of Alex’s Here’s Looking at Euclid.  Too often math gets a bad rap, characterized as dry and difficult.  But, Alex Bellos says, “math can be inspiring and brilliantly creative.  Mathematical thought is one of the great achievements of the human race, and arguably the foundation of all human progress.  The world of mathematics is a remarkable place.”  Whether writing about how algebra solved Swedish traffic problems, visiting the Mental Calculation World Cup to disclose the secrets of lightning calculation, or exploring the links between pineapples and beautiful teeth, Bellos is a wonderfully engaging guide who never fails to delight.  Here’s Looking at Euclid is a rare gem that brings the beauty of math to life.  Alex is an accomplished writer and mathematical communicator.  He writes for The Guardian and has written numerous books on mathematics.  His YouTube videos have registered more than 30 million views.  Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.

Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (in person)
Sunday, October 16 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Welcome to the Unlimited festivities!  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! with Tim Chartier (online)
Monday, October 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 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Tim Chartier, will host this one-hour, online session.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at askmath.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Topological Tic-Tac-Toe” (online)
Tuesday, October 18 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.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, October 18 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.

Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier and special guest Keith Goldner (online)
Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Memorable sports moments emerge every week.  This informal research group, hosted by Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier, will gather to discuss analytics questions from recent sporting events.  Find a topic interesting?  Explore on your own or form a group, then dive in and share your findings in the coming week’s session.  What can we learn from each other, and what can we create and discover through our collective knowledge and expertise?  Along the way, we will create a MoMath community of sports analysts!  This week’s event will feature special guest Keith Goldner.  Keith is the Vice President of Data Science at FanDuel and Chief Analyst at numberFire.  He has worked in statistical analysis for three NBA franchises.  Learn more and register at researchgroup.momath.org.

Math Gym, a workout for your brain (free!) (online)
Wednesday, October 19 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 Math Games with Bad Drawings by Ben Orlin (online)
Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Volumes continues!  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and author Ben Orlin for an online discussion of Ben’s Math Games with Bad Drawings.  Bestselling author and worst-drawing artist Ben Orlin expands his oeuvre with this interactive collection of mathematical games.  With 70-plus games, each taking a minute to learn and a lifetime to master, this treasure trove will delight, educate, and entertain you with mathematical curios, childhood chestnuts, and soon-to-be classics, each game hand-chosen to be fun, thought-provoking, and easy to play.  With just paper, pen, and the occasional handful of coins, you and a partner can enjoy hours of fun — and hours of challenge.  Orlin’s sly humor, expansive knowledge, and so-bad-they’re-good drawings show us how simple rules summon our best thinking.  Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.

Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (online)
Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics.  Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans.  How do you unlock sports secrets with numbers?  What questions can be explored?  What actionable insights can be gleaned?  From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable.  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model.  Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts!  The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics.  One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material.  Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, October 21 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 “Ghost” by Oriol Esteve.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Friday, October 21 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Parents, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and special guest Henry Neale 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!  Dr. Neale has a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on K–12 math professional development.  The discussion will focus on how to push the instructional needle away from procedures focused on getting the right answer toward math classrooms in which students are constantly asked to think mathematically.  Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.

Bridge Basics 1 — third session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, October 23 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called one of the world’s most popular collaborative card games.  If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, don’t miss Bridge Basics 1, an eight-week course taught by American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein and designed to show you the basics.  Why does the game have such broad appeal?  Bridge stimulates both sides of the brain, from the use of a bidding language to the application of arithmetic, probability, logic, and inference.  Join us for eight weeks, and take away a hobby for a lifetime!  Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.

Meet a Mathematician featuring Che Smith; hosted by Tim Chartier (free to members!) (online)
Monday, October 24 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join Tim Chartier, MoMath’s 2022–2023 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 October, meet Che Smith.  Che is a Senior Analytics Engineer at Netflix and has previously taught data science at Davidson College.  Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, October 25 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.

Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier (online)
Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Memorable sports moments emerge every week.  This informal research group, hosted by Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier, will gather to discuss analytics questions from recent sporting events.  Find a topic interesting?  Explore on your own or form a group, then dive in and share your findings in the coming week’s session.  What can we learn from each other, and what can we create and discover through our collective knowledge and expertise?  Along the way, we will create a MoMath community of sports analysts!  Learn more and register at researchgroup.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Luck, Magic, or Math?” (online)
Thursday, October 27 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.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, October 28 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 “Witch” by Isao Kodama.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Bridge Basics 1 — fourth session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, October 30 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called one of the world’s most popular collaborative card games.  If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, don’t miss Bridge Basics 1, an eight-week course taught by American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein and designed to show you the basics.  Why does the game have such broad appeal?  Bridge stimulates both sides of the brain, from the use of a bidding language to the application of arithmetic, probability, logic, and inference.  Join us for eight weeks, and take away a hobby for a lifetime!  Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.

Starring Math — discussion of the film Trouble with the Curve, hosted by Tim Chartier (online)
Sunday, October 30 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies!  Join MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and special guest Scott Shapiro for a discussion of Trouble with the Curve.  The movie depicts a tension between experience and analytics within scouting.  In this session, Scott Shapiro (Product Manager, Baseball Data Platforms at MLB) will discuss the new data sources being captured across baseball that are helping lead to a more symbiotic, less combative relationship among scouting, coaching, and analytics.  Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, November 1 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.

The 2022 MoMath Gala (in person)
Tuesday, November 1 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join us on November 1 for MoMath’s annual gala, a special evening of fun and mathematics!  This year’s gala will be a celebration of MoMath’s tenth anniversary and promises to be an entertaining and engaging evening, providing a rare opportunity to interact with MoMath’s exhibits while the Museum is closed to the public.  In addition, guests at the gala will get a sneak peek at MoMath’s exciting plans for the future!  Learn more and register at gala.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Math in Art III: Friezes” (online)
Wednesday, November 2 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Continuing in our Math in Art series is an introduction to mathematical symmetry and the seven patterns of friezes.  Known for their decorative purposes and often enriched with carvings, these architectural elements have been known and used since antiquity.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Math Encounters: “Color My World: making modular origami map coloring models” featuring Eve Torrence (free!) (in person/online)
Wednesday, November 2 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Why is the coloring of maps an interesting mathematical problem?  How can we visualize a map on a torus (doughnut shape)?  Join mathematician and mathematical artist Dr. Eve Torrence for this hands-on workshop that combines paper folding, topology, and graph theory to create a 3-dimensional mathematical sculpture that demonstrates one case of a theorem that took more than 70 years to prove!  Special introduction by Uyen Nguyen, origami fashion designer and educator.  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.momath.org.

Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (online)
Thursday, November 3 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics.  Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans.  How do you unlock sports secrets with numbers?  What questions can be explored?  What actionable insights can be gleaned?  From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable.  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model.  Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts!  The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics.  One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material.  Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, November 4 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.

Family Fridays: “Crazy Maps: hand-coloring maps of strange worlds for fun and insight” with Eve Torrence (free!) (in person/online)
Friday, November 4 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Hand-coloring maps gives us insight into an area of mathematics that has been studied for more than 150 years.  Using colored pencils and specially designed paper templates, learners of all ages will explore mathematical problems that are interesting yet accessible and engaging to all.  If you like coloring and math, give map coloring a try!  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.

Master Mime and Math: More Mime at MoMath! with Tim Chartier (in person)
Sunday, November 6 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Legendary French mime Marcel Marceau often noted that, “Mime makes the invisible visible.”  Similarly, the study of mathematics enables us to understand and abstractly “see” its invisible structures.  While Marceau used conventions of character to convey fundamental emotions, combining this with spatial positioning helps further convey the nonverbal features of distance, angle, and space.  Join math-and-mime expert Tim Chartier in this advanced three-part series and learn to walk without actually going anywhere as you delve more deeply into the use of mime in storytelling.  Learn more and register at mastermime.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Math of the Pandemic” (free to members!) (online)
Tuesday, November 8 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Pandemics affect individuals and groups differently.  Explore how individual choices may determine, for example, the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic in the population.  Get a glimpse of game theory, a branch of mathematics that provides us with the tools to understand and analyze these important interactions.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, November 8 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.

Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (in person)
Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Join Gary Gordon and Liz McMahon for a fun-filled adult evening of mathematically rich gaming!  Come join old friends and new for a fun-filled, adult evening featuring a broad array of mathematically rich, hands-on games.  Bring a friend, play some games, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying the unique evening atmosphere at the premier math museum in North America.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at equilibrium.momath.org.

Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (online)
Thursday, November 10 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics.  Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans.  How do you unlock sports secrets with numbers?  What questions can be explored?  What actionable insights can be gleaned?  From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable.  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model.  Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts!  The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics.  One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material.  Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.

MoMath Mini-Camps (in person)
Friday, November 11 at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm ET (New York)
Too cool for school: these interactive, theme-based lessons and creative hands-on projects make math come alive for each and every participant!  Details and registration coming soon.  Learn more at minicamp.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, November 11 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.

Starring Math — discussion of the film Zootopia, hosted by Tim Chartier (online)
Friday, November 11 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies!  Join MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and special guest Rasmus Tamstorf for a discussion of Zootopia.  Details and registration coming soon.  Learn more at starring.momath.org.

Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, November 12 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.

Bridge Basics 1 — fifth session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called one of the world’s most popular collaborative card games.  If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, don’t miss Bridge Basics 1, an eight-week course taught by American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein and designed to show you the basics.  Why does the game have such broad appeal?  Bridge stimulates both sides of the brain, from the use of a bidding language to the application of arithmetic, probability, logic, and inference.  Join us for eight weeks, and take away a hobby for a lifetime!  Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.

Master Mime and Math: More Mime at MoMath! with Tim Chartier (in person)
Sunday, November 13 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Legendary French mime Marcel Marceau often noted that, “Mime makes the invisible visible.”  Similarly, the study of mathematics enables us to understand and abstractly “see” its invisible structures.  While Marceau used conventions of character to convey fundamental emotions, combining this with spatial positioning helps further convey the nonverbal features of distance, angle, and space.  Join math-and-mime expert Tim Chartier in this advanced three-part series and learn to walk without actually going anywhere as you delve more deeply into the use of mime in storytelling.  Learn more and register at mastermime.momath.org.

Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens (online)
Sunday, November 13 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?  Tween Primes is a monthly event hosted by MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Dissemination of Mathematics, Tim Chartier.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at tweenprimes.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, November 15 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.

Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of Living Proof: Stories of Resilience Along the Mathematical Journey by Allison Henrich (online)
Tuesday, November 15 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Volumes continues!  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and author Allison Henrich for an online discussion of Allison’s Living Proof: Stories of Resilience Along the Mathematical Journey.  The stories in Living Proof provide support and inspiration for mathematics students experiencing struggle and despair.  If students keep working, if they keep seeking, they’ll be rewarded through the mind’s ability to engage and to notice when something good has happened.  This powerful collection also shares strategies to lessen the harm mathematical struggle can cause.  Teachers of mathematics can wreak profound damage on students by unintentionally conveying an expectation of non-success; they can also, again often unintentionally, have a profound positive impact with a simple, kindly encouraging remark.  Allison Henrich is a Professor in the Mathematics Department of Seattle University.  She edits MAA FOCUS, the newsmagazine of the Mathematical Association of America, and has written and edited books on topics from knot theory to undergraduate education.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at volumes.momath.org.

Math Gym, a workout for your brain (free!) (online)
Wednesday, November 16 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.

Meet a Mathematician featuring Alexander Diaz-Lopez; hosted by Tim Chartier (online)
Wednesday, November 16
Join Tim Chartier, MoMath’s 2022–2023 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 Alexander Diaz-Lopez.  Alexander is a mathematics professor at Villanova University, where he works on Coxeter groups from the perspective of combinatorics.  As a teacher, he believes that mathematical potential is distributed equally among all members of society, so he strives to give each student the most enriching mathematical experience possible.  He has received the Mathematical Association of America’s Henry Alder Award for Distinguished Teaching.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at meetmath.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles” (online)
Thursday, November 17 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Come discover mathematical rep-tiles, geometric shapes that can tile into repetitions of themselves.  Learn about scaling, special tessellations, and mathematical proofs, while solving fun rep-tiles puzzles.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, November 18 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.

Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (in person)
Saturday, November 19 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Welcome to the Unlimited festivities!  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.

Bridge Basics 1 — sixth session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called one of the world’s most popular collaborative card games.  If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, don’t miss Bridge Basics 1, an eight-week course taught by American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein and designed to show you the basics.  Why does the game have such broad appeal?  Bridge stimulates both sides of the brain, from the use of a bidding language to the application of arithmetic, probability, logic, and inference.  Join us for eight weeks, and take away a hobby for a lifetime!  Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.

Master Mime and Math: More Mime at MoMath! with Tim Chartier (in person)
Sunday, November 20 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Legendary French mime Marcel Marceau often noted that, “Mime makes the invisible visible.”  Similarly, the study of mathematics enables us to understand and abstractly “see” its invisible structures.  While Marceau used conventions of character to convey fundamental emotions, combining this with spatial positioning helps further convey the nonverbal features of distance, angle, and space.  Join math-and-mime expert Tim Chartier in this advanced three-part series and learn to walk without actually going anywhere as you delve more deeply into the use of mime in storytelling.  Learn more and register at mastermime.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” (online)
Tuesday, November 22 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
What shapes can you fit together to cover a chessboard?  Dominoes?  Trominoes?  Learn about mathematical proofs while exploring patterns of odd and even numbers and experimenting with real dominoes and chessboards.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, November 22 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, November 25 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.

Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Tim Chartier (online)
Tuesday, November 29 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 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Tim Chartier, will host this one-hour, online session.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at askmath.momath.org.

QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Tuesday, November 29 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Parents, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and special guest Hortensia Soto 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!  Hortensia Soto is a professor of mathematics at Colorado State University and the president-elect of the Mathematical Association of America.  She works in the Embodied Mathematics Imagination and Cognition community and has published research into mathematical education at levels ranging from elementary to undergraduate.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at qed.momath.org.

Minds on Math: “Geometry: the language of the human brain” (online)
Wednesday, November 30 at 12:00 pm ET (New York)
Minds on Math is a program that is jointly sponsored by the Lab for the Developing Mind at NYU and the National Museum of Mathematics.  Details and registration coming soon.  Learn more at mindsonmath.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” (online)
Wednesday, November 30 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Magic squares are a set of puzzles that have long fascinated many of the world’s most brilliant thinkers.  Dating back more than 4,000 years to ancient China, magic squares are those in which the sums of each column, row, and diagonal are always “magically” the same number!  Discover surprising strategies to solve these mysterious puzzles and learn how to create your very own magic square.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Simplified!  A lecture in honor of Peter Carr: “A Nobel Prize with elementary math” (free!) (in person/online)
Wednesday, November 30
Details and registration coming soon.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, December 2 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.

Bridge Basics 1 — seventh session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called one of the world’s most popular collaborative card games.  If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, don’t miss Bridge Basics 1, an eight-week course taught by American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein and designed to show you the basics.  Why does the game have such broad appeal?  Bridge stimulates both sides of the brain, from the use of a bidding language to the application of arithmetic, probability, logic, and inference.  Join us for eight weeks, and take away a hobby for a lifetime!  Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.

Starring Math — discussion of the film AlphaGo, hosted by Tim Chartier (online)
Monday, December 5 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies!  Join MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and special guest Raghu Ramanujan for a discussion of AlphaGo.  The film documents a Go match between Lee Sedol, an eighteen-time international champion of the ancient game, and AlphaGo, an AI developed by DeepMind Technologies.  Raghu Ramanujan is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Davidson College.  He is interested in many subsets of computer science, including automated planning, combinatorial search, and machine learning.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at starring.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, December 6 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.

Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (in person)
Wednesday, December 7 at 6:00 pm ET (New York)
Join Gary Gordon and Liz McMahon for a fun-filled adult evening of mathematically rich gaming!  Come join old friends and new for a fun-filled, adult evening featuring a broad array of mathematically rich, hands-on games.  Bring a friend, play some games, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying the unique evening atmosphere at the premier math museum in North America.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at equilibrium.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, December 9 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.

Family Fridays with Kathleen Sheridan (free!) (in person/online)
Friday, December 9 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Thinking about what to buy for those hard-to-shop-for family and friends?  Wondering whether a gift card is the way to go?  Wait — there’s a new, even more versatile option, just in time for the holidays — a uniquely mathematical and artistic gift — folded money!  Using five one-dollar bills (or larger bills, or paper) and under the expert guidance of MoMath favorite Kathleen Sheridan, we will construct a lovely five-pointed star.  A unique folding sequence and strong lock bring plenty of math into the equation, while symmetry and elegance make for a beautiful, star-shaped, decorative element for the holidays.  Bring your own CRISP bills or use paper provided by MoMath in place of dollar bills for your own model.  Come fold with us!  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.  Registration coming soon.  Learn more at familyfridays.momath.org.

MoMath turns 10: Join a big birthday celebration! (in person)
Saturday, December 10
MoMath celebrates its 10th birthday all day long — from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm — and you’re invited to come by for cake and other mathematical festivities!  Save the date; details and event registrations coming soon.

Bridge Basics 1 — final session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called one of the world’s most popular collaborative card games.  If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, don’t miss Bridge Basics 1, an eight-week course taught by American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein and designed to show you the basics.  Why does the game have such broad appeal?  Bridge stimulates both sides of the brain, from the use of a bidding language to the application of arithmetic, probability, logic, and inference.  Join us for eight weeks, and take away a hobby for a lifetime!  Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, December 13 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: “Mathemagical Themas: A Menagerie of Mathematics and Magic” featuring Matt Baker (free!) (in person/online)
Wednesday, December 14 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Join mathematician and magician Matt Baker for an evening of deceptive and entertaining magic.  From fingertip mindreading to magnetic colors, you’ll be amazed by the magic you’ll see and delighted by the opportunity to learn some of the “tricks of the trade.”  But don’t worry — there’s math in there, too!  Special introduction by Joshua Jay, author, effects artist, and certified Penn-and-Teller-fooling magician.  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.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.

To apply, please send an email to volunteer@momath.org with a subject line that includes “Volunteer” and your name.  Include a cover letter, current résumé, and a newly written statement that, in approximately 150 to 500 words, describes an experience that shaped your love of mathematics.

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