MoMath February – March 2023 Upcoming Events

Dear MoMath friends,

Free Play is back!  Now’s your chance to check out one of New York City’s premier attractions, entirely for free.  Bring the entire family to ride a tricycle with square wheels, slice shapes with lasers, and paint with symmetry: there’s no place like MoMath for interactive math fun.  Prefer to experience the wonder and beauty of math online?  Check out our sessions for all ages, from the wild and crazy Loving Math series for children to the adult-only Senior Sessions.  Adults can also get their fix of gaming at Equilibrium, where you’ll find a new mathematical twist to the crowd-pleasing Codenames game.  Plus, explore the magic of 3D X-ray
vision with Samuli Siltanen at Math Encounters; learn about prime numbers from Dan Finkel, the creator of the award-winning and family favorite math game, Prime Climb; and join MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor, Tim Chartier, as he continues to delight and excite us with sessions on movies, sports analytics, and books, along with great conversations with math educators and mathematicians from around the world.  Teachers can learn how to win $25,000 while students in K–12 can experience the magic of math at mini-camps during the school break.  We close out the month with the MoMath Masters, a fundraiser combined with an exciting, one-of-a-kind math competition — spectators
welcome!  Who knew math could be this much fun?

MoMath (at 11 E 26th St, NYC) is open every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, 364 days a year (closed for Thanksgiving Day).  The Museum closes once a month for the monthly Math Encounters presentations and may occasionally close early for special events.  Please note that masks are required to be worn at all times while visiting MoMath.

MoMath in the news:

• How Can Math Blow Your Mind? (Solve It! for Kids: the science podcast for curious & creative kids and their families)
• 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)
• Visit inthenews.momath.org for more!

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!)

Retail Pick-of-the-Month: Codenames
In the fun party game Codenames, word associations are used as two teams compete to make contact with their own secret agents without revealing the identities of their own spies to the other team — all while trying to avoid the assassin!

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Transformations 2023, the summer camp at MoMath — registration is open!
MoMath’s popular summer program is now accepting registrations for summer 2023.  Students will experience the richness of mathematics with America’s only museum dedicated to math.  Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant.  Transformations offers a mixed-ages, small-group approach: the Epsilons level for rising first through third graders focuses on helping students cultivate a love for mathematics; the Deltas level for rising fourth through sixth graders allows campers to fully explore their mathematical interests; and the Gammas level for rising seventh through ninth graders
provides a deep dive into advanced mathematical knowledge and skills.  Learn more and register at summercamp.momath.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

Senior Sessions: “Fractal Fascinations” (online)
Wednesday, February 1 at 2:00 pm ET
Fractals are beautiful and mysterious objects with properties that defy the normal rules of geometry, often consisting of iterated, miniature versions of themselves.  Learn about the most famous fractals and what makes them so unusual.  Designed to engage senior citizens in a variety of stimulating topics, Senior Sessions are interactive, 45-minute programs that will provide discovery and intriguing challenges for a collegial cohort of mature minds.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Free Play — enjoy free admission to MoMath! (online)
Thursday, February 2: Free entry from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm ET
During Free Play, general admission to MoMath is 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 at freeplay.momath.org.  Advance registration not required.

Math Discovery: “Graphs of the Rainbow” (Grades 4–8) (in person)
Friday, February 3 at 4:15 pm ET
Explore the many shades of graph coloring problems and how they relate to real-life situations.  By creating simple drawings and studying intriguing examples, learn how to interpret a map as a particular type of graph and develop an appreciation for one of graph theory’s most important principles!  Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, February 3 at 4:30 pm ET
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.

Krazy Kahoot! — MoMath’s family math quiz show (online)
Saturday, February 4 at 3:00 pm ET
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: “Shape Shifters” (Grades PK–2) (in person)
Friday, February 4 at 4:00 pm ET
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!  Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.

Free Play — enjoy free admission to MoMath! (online)
Sunday, February 5: Free entry from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET
During Free Play, general admission to MoMath is 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 at freeplay.momath.org.  Advance registration not required.

Math Discovery: “Möbius Madness” (Grades 3–6) (in person)
Sunday, February 5 at 4:00 pm ET
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!  Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.

Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: a discussion of Math Adventures with Python by Peter Farrell (online)
Sunday, February 5 at 4:00 pm ET
Are you a tween or teen who enjoys math?  Do you code or want a mathematical adventure via coding?  Join host Tim Chartier, MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor, for February’s installment of Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens, as we discuss Python and coding with Peter Farrell, author of Math Adventures with Python: an illustrated guide to exploring math with code.   Farrell, a math teacher for 15 years who was inspired by real-world applications of the math topics he was teaching, learned to code and was determined to share this knowledge with young people.  Follow along with the demonstration of a coding project featured in the book and discover how to use coding
to learn mathematics.  Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.

Who’s #1 — Mathematics of Ranking mini-course (online)
Sunday, February 5 at 7:00 pm ET
What’s your favorite?  Who’s number 1?  Who was the greatest ever?  Each of these questions involves ranking.  Ranking has many applications from determining top colleges to choosing playoff teams.  In this program hosted by Tim Chartier, MoMath’s 2022-2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, we will learn several ranking systems including PageRank, Elo ranking system, the Colley method, and the Massey method.  PageRank was developed by Google for their search engine results.  Elo began as a method to rank chess and is used in many applications like online gaming.  The Colley and Massey methods are used extensively in sports ranking
applications.  Over the course of several Sundays, we will learn these methods, how to code them, and how to adapt datasets so items can be ranked.  Learn more and register at ranking.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, February 7 at 4:00 pm ET
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.

Volumes: The Joy of Set by Liz McMahon, Gary Gordon, Hannah Gordon, and Rebecca Gordon (online)
Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm ET
Have you ever played the addictive, family card game SET?  Have you ever wondered about the connections between games and mathematics?  If the answer to either question is “yes,” then The Joy of SET is the book for you!  The Joy of SET takes readers on a fascinating journey into this seemingly simple card game and reveals its surprisingly deep and diverse mathematical dimensions.  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and authors Liz McMahon, Gary Gordon, Hannah Gordon, and Rebecca Gordon, for an engaging discussion of The Joy of SET.  Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.

Free!  Math Encounters: “3D X-Ray Vision: how tomography uses math to reveal the invisible” featuring Samuli Siltanen (in person)
Wednesday, February 8 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET
Doctors peek inside patients using CT scanners, combining X-rays and mathematics to produce slice images.  How easy is it to decipher what they see?  Join mathematician Samuli Siltanen and test your own tomographer skills as you guess the image only by looking at X-ray data.  Then, learn how you can use math to more accurately identify the image… even if it’s a unicorn!  Special introduction by Jennifer Mueller, Professor Laureate in the College of Natural Sciences at Colorado State University.  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 for free at mathencounters.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Grids of Life” (online)
Thursday, February 9 at 2:00 pm ET
Join us to play the Game of Life, invented by John Conway and popularized by Martin Gardner.  Widely known in the 1970s (particularly among the computing community), the Game of Life is an example of a cellular automaton (CA).  Learn the rules, follow recipes, and use CA principles to create your own infinite patterns!  Designed to engage senior citizens in a variety of stimulating topics, Senior Sessions are interactive, 45-minute programs that will provide discovery and intriguing challenges for a collegial cohort of mature minds.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Math for the Win: doing better in sports betting using mathematics, featuring Dr. Juliette Gorson of FanDuel (in person)
Thursday, February 9 at 6:30 pm ET
Get ready to tackle Super Bowl Sunday using your knowledge of mathematics and sports to predict the final score!  At the center of the football frenzy is FanDuel, a company that allows fans to make their own predictions about each game.  How does a company like FanDuel use mathematics to engage fans?  How can you use math to gain an advantage in predicting what might happen in a sporting event?   Meet and learn from Dr. Juliette Gorson, Senior Data Scientist at FanDuel, who will teach you how to use math to do better in sports betting.  Learn more and register at momath.org/forthewin.

Math Discovery: “Tied in Knot Theory” (Grades 4–8) (in person)
Friday, February 10 at 4:15 pm ET
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!  Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, February 10 at 4:30 pm ET
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.

Free!  Family Fridays at MoMath presented by Two Sigma: “We Know Nothing About Prime Numbers” with Dan Finkel (in person)
Friday, February 10 at 6:30 pm ET
The award-winning board game Prime Climb introduced a unique, colorful visualization for playing with prime numbers.  Join Prime Climb‘s co-creator Dan Finkel for an exploration of what’s known and unknown about prime numbers, and why they matter.  It will be an evening of math, magic, playful puzzles, and even some unsolved problems!  Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees.  Learn more and register for free at familyfridays.momath.org.

Math Discovery: “Tessellation Station” (Grades K–2) (in person)
Saturday, February 11 at 4:00 pm ET
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.  This hands-on workshop is designed for students in grades kindergarten through two and their families/caregivers.  Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.

Starring Math — a discussion of the film 21, featuring special guest Ron Gould (online)
Monday, February 13 at 7:00 pm ET
Math goes to the movies!  Join MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and special guest Ron Gould for a discussion of 21, a 2008 heist drama (inspired by the true story of the MIT Blackjack Team) about six MIT students looking to make a fortune in Las Vegas after becoming master card counters.  Ron Gould is the Goodrich C. White Professor Emeritus in the Emory University Department of Mathematics and the author of Mathematics in Games, Sports, and Gambling: The Games People Play.  Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Skipping Towards Infinity” (online)
Tuesday, February 14 at 2:00 pm ET
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.  Designed to engage senior citizens in a variety of stimulating topics, Senior Sessions are interactive, 45-minute programs that will provide discovery and intriguing challenges for a collegial cohort of mature minds.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, February 14 at 4:00 pm ET
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.

Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Tim Chartier (online)
Wednesday, February 15 at 4:00 pm ET
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.  Learn more and register at askmath.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, February 17 at 4:30 pm ET
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.

Who’s #1 — Mathematics of Ranking mini-course (online)
Sunday, February 19 at 7:00 pm ET
What’s your favorite?  Who’s number 1?  Who was the greatest ever?  Each of these questions involves ranking.  Ranking has many applications from determining top colleges to choosing playoff teams.  In this program hosted by Tim Chartier, MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, we will learn several ranking systems including PageRank, Elo ranking system, the Colley method, and the Massey method.  PageRank was developed by Google for their search engine results.  Elo began as a method to rank chess and is used in many applications like online gaming.  The Colley and Massey methods are used extensively in sports ranking
applications.  Over the course of several Sundays, we will learn these methods, how to code them, and how to adapt datasets so items can be ranked.  Learn more and register at ranking.momath.org.

Free!  Workshop: “Tips on Applying for the Rosenthal Prize” (online)
Monday, February 20 at 5:00 pm
Have you considered applying for the Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching?  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 activities with educators around the world.  The application window is currently open, and MoMath will be hosting a workshop offering tips on how to submit a strong application for this year’s Rosenthal Prize.  Learn more about the Rosenthal Prize and register for the application tips
workshop at rosenthalprize.momath.org.

MoMath Mini-Camps: “Making Math Visible” (in person)
Tuesday through Thursday, February 21–23 (choose one-day, two-day, or three-day mini-camps)
For Grades 1–3: 9:30 am to 12:00 noon ET
For Grades 4–6: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm ET
Every day, all around us, we interact with data — about events, weather, the world.  How can we use visual images to share this information?  Using charts, graphs, tables, and maps, join us to create the pictures that tell the stories of the data.  Learn about basic data visualization and become a data storyteller!  Through interactive theme-based lessons and creative hands-on projects, math will come alive for each and every participant.  Each day’s mini-camp session stands alone with different activities each day.  Sign up for one day, two days, or all three days.  Registration coming soon to minicamp.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Tangram Teasers” (online)
Wednesday, February 22 at 2:00 pm ET
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.  Designed to engage senior citizens in a variety of stimulating topics, Senior Sessions are interactive, 45-minute programs that will provide discovery and intriguing challenges for a collegial cohort of mature minds.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, February 22 at 4:00 pm ET
Now at a new time, 4:00 pm ET!  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.  Free to register; spots are limited.  Learn more and register at mathgym.momath.org.

Meet a Mathematician featuring Eric Cooper of the NBA (online)
Thursday, February 23 at 4:00 pm ET
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 February, meet Eric Cooper, Senior Data Scientist at the National Basketball Association, specializing in building predictive models in sports.  Dr. Cooper designs and maintains the monitoring and integrity program at the NBA.  What type of data science does Dr. Cooper use at the NBA?  What did he study that led to a job at the NBA League Office?  Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.

Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games featuring Codenames (in person)
Thursday, February 23 at 6:00 pm ET
This month, come spend an evening playing Codenames and learn the mathematical strategies you need to beat your friends at this unique and fun party game. In Codenames, two teams compete to make contact with all of their secret agents first without revealing the identities of their spies to the other team.  Each of the two rival spymasters takes turns giving one-word clues to their teammates — clues that can point to multiple words on the board.  Team members attempt to guess their team’s words while avoiding the words of the other team, or worse — running into the assassin!  Join hosts 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.  Learn more and register at equilibrium.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, February 24 at 4:30 pm ET
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.

Who’s #1 — Mathematics of Ranking mini-course (online)
Sunday, February 26 at 7:00 pm ET
What’s your favorite?  Who’s number 1?  Who was the greatest ever?  Each of these questions involves ranking.  Ranking has many applications from determining top colleges to choosing playoff teams.  In this program hosted by Tim Chartier, MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, we will learn several ranking systems including PageRank, Elo ranking system, the Colley method, and the Massey method.  PageRank was developed by Google for their search engine results.  Elo began as a method to rank chess and is used in many applications like online gaming.  The Colley and Massey methods are used extensively in sports ranking
applications.  Over the course of several Sundays, we will learn these methods, how to code them, and how to adapt datasets so items can be ranked.  Learn more and register at ranking.momath.org.

QED: Pitfalls for Parents with guest Vanessa Vakharia (online)
Monday, February 27 at 7:00 pm ET
Whether teaching a classroom of students or working with a single child at home, there is an ever-present need to build and maintain an interest in math.  Join host Tim Chartier, MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor, as he discusses these topics with Vanessa Vakharia, author of Math Hacks and founder of The Math Guru, a boutique math and science tutoring studio in Toronto.  How do you “hack” test taking, note taking, memorization, and the math itself, to enable easier learning?  Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.

2023 MoMath Masters (in person)
Tuesday, February 28 at 6:00 pm ET
Come one, come all, for another edition of the one-of-a-kind MoMath Masters, the exciting annual competition and fundraiser.  Put your thinking caps on for this fun-filled night, from the challenging competition round, to the entertaining evening program, right through to the suspenseful finals.  Participate or just come to watch; a good time is had by all.  Learn more and register at masters.momath.org.

Volumes: Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Su (online)
Tuesday, March 1 at 7:00 pm ET
Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and author Francis Su for an engaging discussion of Mathematics for Human Flourishing.  Winner of the Mathematical Association of America’s 2021 Euler Book Prize, Mathematics for Human Flourishing is an inclusive vision of mathematics — its beauty, its humanity, and its power to build virtues that help us all flourish.  In this profound book, written for a wide audience but especially for those disenchanted by their past experiences, an award‑winning mathematician and educator weaves together parables, puzzles, and personal reflections to show how mathematics meets basic human desires—such as for play, beauty, freedom, justice, and
love—and cultivates virtues essential for human flourishing. These desires and virtues, and the stories told here, reveal how mathematics is intimately tied to being human.  Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.

Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: a discussion of X Games in Mathematics: Sports Training that Counts!, hosted by the author Tim Chartier (online)
Sunday, March 5 at 4:00 pm ET
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields emerging today.   How do athletes use mathematics to train themselves to get better at what they do?   Tim Chartier, MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics and the author of X Games in Mathematics, details the ways that we can analyze the world of sports and athletics to gain insights that would otherwise be obscured.   He’ll also share many mathematical topics not involving sports and demonstrate how exploring sports analytics can help train you more broadly in mathematics.  Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.

Who’s #1 — Mathematics of Ranking mini-course (online)
Sunday, March 5 at 7:00 pm ET
What’s your favorite?  Who’s number 1?  Who was the greatest ever?  Each of these questions involves ranking.  Ranking has many applications from determining top colleges to choosing playoff teams.  In this program hosted by Tim Chartier, MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, we will learn several ranking systems including PageRank, Elo ranking system, the Colley method, and the Massey method.  PageRank was developed by Google for their search engine results.  Elo began as a method to rank chess and is used in many applications like online gaming.  The Colley and Massey methods are used extensively in sports ranking
applications.  Over the course of several Sundays, we will learn these methods, how to code them, and how to adapt datasets so items can be ranked.  Learn more and register at ranking.momath.org.

March MATLABness featuring Dr. Tim Chartier and Dr. Wesley Hamilton of MathWorks (online)
Tuesday, March 7 at 6:30 pm ET
It’s March and time for the Madness of the NCAA Division 1 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.  Millions of fans are looking for tips on bracket-making as they try to predict the winning teams!  Learn how to use mathematics to develop your own bracket-making method in MATLAB, an application that helps mathematicians, scientists, and engineers analyze data, develop algorithms, and create mathematical models.  Learn how math can help tame the Madness of March.  Hosted by Dr. Tim Chartier, MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, and featuring special guest Dr. Wesley Hamilton of MathWorks (the company that makes MATLAB), this online session is
appropriate for adults and students in middle school and up.  Registration coming soon to momath.org/matlabness.

Free!  Math Encounters: “Forbidden Symmetries: The Fractal Beauty of Compound Symmetry Groups” featuring Bob Hearn (in person)
Wednesday, March 8 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET
Symmetry is at the heart of much of mathematics, physics, and art.  Join Bob Hearn, computer scientist and Gathering 4 Gardner Board Member and Program Chair, in a captivating investigation into what happens when we try to slightly generalize the traditional mathematical notion of geometric symmetry.  Amazing new spaces are revealed, featuring a novel family of fractals, quasicrystals, and all manner of delightful structures.  There’s also a surprising connection to puzzles.  Discover what we already know and what remains mysterious in this exciting new world of “compound symmetry.  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 for free at mathencounters.momath.org.

Free!  Family Fridays at MoMath presented by Two Sigma: “Bubble Jamboree: an evening of iridescent entertainment” with Steve Langley (in person)
Friday, March 10 at 6:30 pm ET
Don’t miss an evening of amazing and original bubble tricks and effects!  Join Steve Langley, a world class, award-winning, multiple Guinness World Record–holding “Bubbleologist” for an exploration of the math and science of bubbles.  Have you ever seen a cube-shaped bubble?  And what do bubbles have to do with Newtonian physics?  Plus, you’ll even get a “hands-on” lesson and experience in some of the basics of “bubbleology” and how it relates to math.  Bring the whole family along for a new (and mathematical!) perspective on the delightful world of bubbles.  Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees.  Learn more and
register for free at familyfridays.momath.org.

Who’s #1 — Mathematics of Ranking mini-course (online)
Sunday, March 12 at 7:00 pm ET
What’s your favorite?  Who’s number 1?  Who was the greatest ever?  Each of these questions involves ranking.  Ranking has many applications from determining top colleges to choosing playoff teams.  In this program hosted by Tim Chartier, MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, we will learn several ranking systems including PageRank, Elo ranking system, the Colley method, and the Massey method.  PageRank was developed by Google for their search engine results.  Elo began as a method to rank chess and is used in many applications like online gaming.  The Colley and Massey methods are used extensively in sports ranking
applications.  Over the course of several Sundays, we will learn these methods, how to code them, and how to adapt datasets so items can be ranked.  Learn more and register at ranking.momath.org.

Starring Math — featuring special guest Tony DeRose of Pixar Animation Studios (online)
Thursday, March 16 at 7:00 pm ET
Math goes to the movies!  Join MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and special guest Tony DeRose of Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios for a discussion of Pixar films.  Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.

Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Tim Chartier (online)
Monday, March 20 at 4:00 pm ET
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.  Learn more and register at askmath.momath.org.

Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, March 22 at 4:00 pm ET
Now at a new time, 4:00 pm ET!  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.  Free to register; spots are limited.  Learn more and register at mathgym.momath.org.

QED: Pitfalls for Parents with guest Nathan Alexander (online)
Wednesday, March 22 at 7:00 pm ET
Education plays an important role in social justice and equity.   Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and special guest Dr. Nathan Alexander, assistant professor of data science and interdisciplinary studies at Morehouse College, as they discuss what we can do in the classroom and at home to promote social justice and equity via mathematics.   How can we foster a sense of empowerment regarding mathematics as a tool for social justice?  Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.

Save the Date: Calling all math and crotchet enthusiasts!
Sunday, March 26 at 4:00 pm ET
For those who love crocheting and math, please join MoMath for a topological crochet adventure on Sunday, March 26.  Keep an eye on events.momath.org for details and registration.

Meet a Mathematician: Dr. Ivana Šerić (online)
Tuesday, March 28 at 4:00 pm ET
Meet Dr. Ivana Šerić, who holds a doctorate in computational fluid dynamics from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (and who was also a starting D1 basketball player).   After receiving her PhD, Dr. Šerić first served as a senior researcher for the Philadelphia 76ers and then went on to apply her knowledge of math and sports to several basketball-related industries.   She currently is a senior product specialist for Zelus Analytics, a company that builds sports intelligence platforms.   Join host Tim Chartier, MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, for what is sure to be a compelling conversation.  Registration coming soon to meetmath.momath.org.

Meet a Mathematician: John Urschel (online)
Thursday, April 27 at 4:00 pm ET
Meet mathematician and former NFL pro football player John Urschel.  John’s math research focuses on graph theory, numerical analysis, and machine learning.  After a successful career with the NFL as a pro football player for the Baltimore Ravens, John went on to pursue and obtain a doctorate in mathematics from MIT and is currently a Junior Fellow at Harvard University, but will be joining the MIT faculty as an assistant professor of mathematics this fall.  Join Tim Chartier, MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he leads a conversation exploring John’s unusual journey through the worlds of mathematics and football.  Registration coming soon
to meetmath.momath.org.

APPLY NOW

2023 Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching — apply today!
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 activities with educators around the world.  To learn more, visit rosenthalprize.momath.org.

2023 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 2023 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 Spring 2023 Expansions program, visit expansions.momath.org.

School and group visits (in person/online)
MoMath offers almost two dozen educator-led sessions for K-12 students, ranging from constructing polygons to creating Möbius strips, available either 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.  Or, let MoMath come to you — choose from a range of on-campus options, including MoMath educator–led activities or MoMath traveling exhibits.  Learn more and register at fieldtrips.momath.org.

Title I schools — apply online today for free programs and field trips! (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: Judith Gibbons and Francesco Scattone, Con Edison, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, Two Sigma, the Manhattan Community Awards Program (MCAP), and New York City Council Members Carlina Rivera (Council District 2) and Mercedes Narcisse (Council District 46).  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.

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 statement (at least one paragraph long, but no more than a page, please) 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:

Office Administrator
MoMath seeks an office administrator to facilitate the business operations of the Museum by providing a broad range of administrative support that touches on a variety of aspects of program coordination, event planning, and office management.

Human Resources Advisor
MoMath is seeking a Human Resources Advisor to ensure that full employee life cycle processes, from recruiting through separation, are handled efficiently and effectively, and that all interactions are handled in a professional, approachable, and responsive manner.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

On-campus field trips and workshops: MoMath comes to YOU!  Limited bookings available (in person)
Students and educators, are you ready for a field trip that takes place right in your school?  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!

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.

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.

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.

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.  The application window for the 2022-2023 school year has
closed.  The application window for Summer 2023 will open in March.  Learn more 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.

Math on the House mailing list — sign up to be notified when FREE tickets become available
MoMath is pleased to offer Math on the House, a mailing list for valued Museum patrons to receive free, last-minute tickets to select events when spots become available.  To subscribe, visit mathonthehouse.momath.org.

Beautiful Math
See what mathematicians think is beautiful about mathematics at beautiful.momath.org.

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!

Need a gift for the math fan in your life?  Give them a MoMath gift card!
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.

Spread the MoMath word
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Join the MoMath community
Become a member today and take advantage of exciting and engaging math programs for all ages.  Visit members.momath.org to become a member and receive unlimited access to MoMath’s innovative exhibits, plus discounts for select programs and for products in Additions, the shop at MoMath.  Members also receive free registration to select online programs, free access to recordings of MoMath programs, and exclusive invitations to members-only online events.  Become a premium member and receive early notices, special invitations to exclusive MoMath member events, discounts on birthday parties, and more.  Join now and take advantage of
MoMath’s low rates.  To learn more about long-term memberships, email membership@momath.org or call 212-542-0566.

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 364 days of the year (closed on Thanksgiving Day) 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.

We hope to see you — virtually and in person — soon!

Regards,
National Museum of Mathematics

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