MoMath March – April 2023 Upcoming Events

Dear MoMath friends,

Leave the winter cold behind and spend some time in a warm and welcoming place!  Start by joining us for the exciting Finals Round of the MoMath Masters, followed by the Aftermath, an afterparty featuring catered snacks, drinks for purchase, music spun by DJ Emille, and dancing on the nation’s only Voronoi dance floor (complimentary admission for the first 100 people, but you must register in advance).  Then, march into March with a full suite of activities both in person and online.  Take advantage of two opportunities to visit for free during the popular Free Play program, learn about sports analytics and the math of sports, take in
some amazing fractal beauty generated using math, and meet one of the master-math-minds behind the Pixar movie Brave.  Little ones can experience a wild story hour, middle school groups can register for the MoMathlon tournaments, and adults can enjoy a night of games at Equilibrium.  Plus, everyone, young or old and near or far, can join in the fun for Folding Fridays and Krazy Kahoot.

The Museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, seven days a week, 364 days a year (closed for Thanksgiving Day).  The Museum closes at 2:30 pm ET once a month for Math Encounters, typically on the first or second Wednesday of the month; however, in April MoMath will close on the first Tuesday of the month.  Occasionally, the Museum may close for special events.  This Tuesday, February 28, the Museum will close at 1:30 pm ET for the 2023 MoMath Masters and Aftermath. 

MoMath in the news:

• We don’t throw our kids birthday parties — we take them on vacation instead.  It’s easier, and more special. featuring a trip to MoMath! (INSIDER)
• Why Are There So Many Big Lottery Jackpots? featuring MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor, Tim Chartier (NerdWallet)
• 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!

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Retail Pick-of-the-Month: Magnetic Chess Set
Whether it’s you or someone you know who is a chess enthusiast heading out to state chess tournaments this month; a vacationer flying off to a sunny Spring Break destination; or a road warrior who enjoys a good chess match while still packing light, MoMath’s Magnetic Chess Set is a pocket-sized gift that’s perfect for travelers!

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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.

QED: Pitfalls for Parents with Vanessa Vakharia (online)
Monday, February 27 at 7:00 pm ET
Parents, join MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier for an hour of math learning, designed with you in mind.  Whether teaching a classroom of students or working with your child at home, there is the ever-present need to attain and maintain interest in math.  This month, join Tim for an engaging conversation with Vanessa Vakharia, teacher, author of Math Hacks, and founder of The Math Guru, a boutique math and science tutoring studio in Toronto.  Explore questions for math learners, such as: how do you hack yourself so you can learn math better?  How do you hack test taking, note taking, memorization, and the math itself to better learn math?  Starting
with the basics, we’ll explore — and learn to leap right over — some of the most common stumbling blocks in K–12 math.  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.

The Aftermath (in person)
Tuesday, February 28 at 9:30 pm ET
Cheer on your favorite math champion in the exciting Finals Round of the 2023 MoMath Masters and stay to mingle with MoMath friends, Masters guests, and fellow math lovers at the afterparty!  Enjoy dynamic exhibits, decadent desserts, and a live DJ at this special celebration that is open to everyone — no matter how you started your evening, be sure to end your night with a thrilling math competition showdown and boogie away on New York City’s only Voronoi-patterned, interactive dance floor.  Wine and beer will be available for purchase; all attendees under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Learn more and register at aftermath.momath.org.

Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of Mathematics for Human Flourishing with author 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, the book 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.

Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Hexahedron” (online)
Thursday, March 2 at 2:00 pm ET
Explore geometry and discover the beautiful structure of polyhedra!  Using modular origami techniques that involve folding multiple sheets of paper, each student will create their very own hexahedron.  Making Math Solid is a series that focuses on different polyhedra, highlighting their fascinating properties.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Math Discovery: “From Prussia, With Love!” (Grades 5–8) (in person)
Friday, March 3 at 4:15 pm ET
Discover the mathematics of constructing paths on graphs in this introduction to graph theory.  Find out what bridges in 18th-century Prussia have to do with graph theory, while tackling classical problems and problems that remain unsolved today!  For students in grades 5 through 8 and their families/caregivers.  Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, March 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.

Tween Primes, MoMath’s 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.

Senior Sessions “Topological Tic-Tac-Toe” (online)
Tuesday, March 7 at 2:00 pm ET
Discover fun and challenging ways to play the familiar game of tic-tac-toe on alternative topological surfaces.  Make mind-bending modifications to the typical 3×3 game board and develop new strategies to master these mathematically enhanced games.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

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

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.  Learn more and register at 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 Play (free general admission to MoMath) (in person)
Thursday, March 9 at from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET
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.  Please note that free admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis; MoMath will limit entry once capacity is reached.  An early arrival is strongly encouraged for this popular event.  Learn more at freeplay.momath.org.  Registration is not required.

2023 Con Edison Bronx MoMathlon middle school math tournament (in person)
Friday, March 10 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm ET
Every spring, MoMath provides students the opportunity to compete in unique, collaborative math tournaments for middle school students.  Budding mathematicians can experience the excitement of competition, teamwork, challenge, and prizes — making friends and memories that will inspire them throughout high school, college, and beyond.  Teachers who have brought teams before insist on returning year after year.  The opportunity for students to grow mathematically is unsurpassed; the problems are clever, engaging, and challenging; and the atmosphere is exciting for students and teachers alike.  The Bronx regional tournament welcomes schools from the Bronx, Queens, and Westchester County.  Learn more and
register at tournament.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, March 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: “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.

Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show! (online)
Saturday, March 11 at 4:30 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.

Free Play (free general admission to MoMath) (in person)
Sunday, March 12 at from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET
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.  Please note that free admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis; MoMath will limit entry once capacity is reached.  An early arrival is strongly encouraged for this popular event.  Learn more at freeplay.momath.org.  Registration is not required.

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.

2023 Con Edison Manhattan MoMathlon middle school math tournament (in person)
Tuesday, March 14 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm ET
Every spring, MoMath provides students the opportunity to compete in unique, collaborative math tournaments for middle school students.  Budding mathematicians can experience the excitement of competition, teamwork, challenge, and prizes — making friends and memories that will inspire them throughout high school, college, and beyond.  Teachers who have brought teams before insist on returning year after year.  The opportunity for students to grow mathematically is unsurpassed; the problems are clever, engaging, and challenging; and the atmosphere is exciting for students and teachers alike.  The Manhattan regional tournament welcomes schools from Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey.  Learn more and register
at tournament.momath.org.

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

Senior Sessions: “Luck, Magic, or Math?” (online)
Wednesday, March 15 at 2:00 pm ET
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.

Starring Math: a discussion of Brave, featuring 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 the film Brave.  Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.

2023 Suffolk County MoMathlon middle school math tournament, sponsored by Brookhaven National Laboratory (in person)
Friday, March 17 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm ET
Every spring, MoMath provides students the opportunity to compete in unique, collaborative math tournaments for middle school students.  Budding mathematicians can experience the excitement of competition, teamwork, challenge, and prizes — making friends and memories that will inspire them throughout high school, college, and beyond.  Teachers who have brought teams before insist on returning year after year.  The opportunity for students to grow mathematically is unsurpassed; the problems are clever, engaging, and challenging; and the atmosphere is exciting for students and teachers alike.  The Suffolk County regional tournament welcomes schools from Suffolk and Nassau Counties.  Learn more and register at
tournament.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, March 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.

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.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, March 21 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.

Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, March 22 at 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.

Senior Sessions: “Math in Art III: Friezes” (online)
Thursday, March 23 at 2:00 pm ET
Continuing in the 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.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, March 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.

Topological Crochet (in person)
Sunday, March 26 at 4:00 pm ET
Are you a topologist who’s keen to make an interesting mapping cylinder, a geometer who likes to see a beautiful surface spanning in space, a polyhedra worshipper, a knotter tyer who would love to expand your portfolio?  Maybe you are a crocheter in search of a novelty project, or a fan of Bathsheba Grossman, Charles Perry, and Brent Collins and would love to make small models of their work by yourself?  If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, or if you just want to crochet some interesting and beautiful mathematical surfaces, topological crochet is perfect for you!  Join artist Shiying Dong for an evening of math creativity.  With simple building blocks of chains stitches, single crochets, double crochets,
and more, we will build topologically nontrivial, visually pleasing yarn sculptures.  Learn more and register at momath.org/crochet

Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” (online)
Tuesday, March 28 at 2:00 pm ET
What shapes can you fit together to cover a chessboard?  Dominoes?  Trominoes?  Learn about mathematical proofs while exploring patterns of odd and even numbers and experimenting with real dominoes and chessboards.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, March 28 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.

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.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, March 31 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.

Tween Primes, MoMath’s book club for tweens and teens: a discussion of The Cartoon Guide to Statistics with the author Larry Gonick (online)
Sunday, April 2 at 5:00 pm ET
Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier for an engaging discussion of The Cartoon Guide to Statistics with the author Larry Gonick.  The Cartoon Guide to Statistics covers central ideas of statistics: the summary and display of data, probability, random variables, Bernoulli Trials, the Central Limit Theorem, hypothesis testing, confidence interval estimation, and much more — all explained in simple, clear, and yes, funny illustrations.  Author Larry Gonick is a cartoonist who has written 18 books, including The Cartoon Guide to Calculus and The Cartoon Guide to Algebra.  Gonick has earned the distinction of being “the most well-known and respected of cartoonists who have
applied their craft to unravelling the mysteries of science.”  Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.

Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of Creating Symmetry: The Artful Mathematics of Wallpaper Patterns with author Frank Farris (online)
Monday, April 3 at 6:30 pm ET
Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier for an engaging discussion of Creating Symmetry with author Frank Farris.  This lavishly illustrated book provides a hands-on, step-by-step introduction to the intriguing mathematics of symmetry.  Frank Farris’ new waveform approach enables you to create an endless variety of rosettes, friezes, and wallpaper patterns.  Frank is a two-term former editor of Mathematics Magazine and has received numerous awards, including a Trevor Evans Award for his article “The Edge of the Universe” in Math Horizons and the David E. Logothetti Teaching Award at Santa Clara University, where he has taught since 1984.  Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.

Free!  Math Encounters: “Halving Your Cake: The Trials and Tribulations of Fair Division” ” featuring Deanna Haunsperger (in person)
Tuesday, April 4 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET
Here’s a problem as old as humanity: given a resource to be shared (water land, cake), how can it be shared fairly among several people?  The answer, in the case of just two people, is simple and ancient and known to every five-year-old with a sibling: I cut, you choose.  Things get much more interesting and challenging if one has more than one sibling.  How do we make fair divisions?  Join Deanna Haunsperger, Professor of Mathematics, Carleton College, for this tasty exploration of sharing.  Special introduction by Tim Chartier, Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, National Museum of Mathematics.  Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public
presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation.  Please note that this Math Encounters presentation will be held on a Tuesday, not on a regularly scheduled Wednesday.  Learn more and register for free at mathencounters.momath.org.

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

Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (in person)
Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 pm ET
Join MoMath for a fun-filled adult evening of mathematically-rich games!  Whether you come alone or bring a friend, you’ll enjoy playing games and connecting with mathematically-inclined adults, 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, April 14 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, with math educator and game designer Gord! (in person)
Friday, April 14 at 6:30 pm ET
Did you know that some of the toughest mathematical puzzles can be understood by second graders?  At the April installment of Family Fridays, families will come together to tackle challenging math puzzles.  There will be plenty of laughter, epic fails, and crowning successes.  This workshop is appropriate for parents and children ages eight and up.  Gord! (who is also known as Gordon Hamilton) is a father of two teenagers, math educator, and the designer of puzzles and board games, such as Santorini. Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees.  Learn more and register for free at familyfridays.momath.org.

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

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, April 21 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 Play (free general admission to MoMath) (in person)
Sunday, April 23 at from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET
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.  Please note that free admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis; MoMath will limit entry once capacity is reached.  An early arrival is strongly encouraged for this popular event.  Learn more at freeplay.momath.org.  Registration is not required.

QED: Pitfalls for Parents with guest Josh Tabor (online)
Monday, April 24 at 7:00 pm ET
Want to dive into statistics and data in a classroom?  Consider sports.  Explore questions such as: can a swimsuit make you faster?  Whom should I draft for my fantasy baseball team?  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier for a lively discussion with special guest Josh Tabor, co-author of Statistical Reasoning in Sports.  Josh Tabor has taught high school, including AP Statistics, for over two decades, most recently at his alma mater, Canyon del Oro High School in Oro Valley, Arizona.  Josh was named one of the five finalists for Arizona Teacher of the Year in 2011 and, each year, leads one-week AP Summer Institutes and College Board workshops.  Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.

Free Play (free general admission to MoMath) (in person)
Thursday, April 27 at from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET
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.  Please note that free admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis; MoMath will limit entry once capacity is reached.  An early arrival is strongly encouraged for this popular event.  Learn more at freeplay.momath.org.  Registration is not required.

Meet a Mathematician: John Urschel (online)
Thursday, April 27 at 4:00 pm ET
Join Tim Chartier, MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he introduces mathematician and former NFL player John Urschel.  John is currently a Junior Fellow at Harvard University, after having recently served as a member of the Institute for Advanced Study and completing his PhD in mathematics at MIT in 2021.  Starting this fall, John will be an assistant professor in the MIT math department.  John is a former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, co-author of the New York Times bestselling book Mind over Matter, and a member of the Board of Trustees for the National Museum of Mathematics.  Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.

Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, April 28 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.

Volumes, MoMath’s book club: a discussion of Humble Pi with author Matt Parker (online)
Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 pm ET
Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and author Matt Parker for an engaging discussion of Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World.  Our whole world is built on math, from the code running a website to the equations enabling the design of skyscrapers and bridges.  Most of the time, this math works quietly behind the scenes… until it doesn’t.  All sorts of seemingly innocuous mathematical mistakes can have significant consequences.  Math is easy to ignore until a misplaced decimal point upends the stock market.  Exploring and explaining a litany of glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps involving the internet, big data, elections, street signs, lotteries, the Roman Empire,
and an Olympic team, Matt Parker uncovers the bizarre ways math trips us up, and what this reveals about its essential place in our world.  Registration coming soon to volumes.momath.org.

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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 Summer 2023 at volunteers.momath.org.

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.  Apply now for Summer 2023 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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