MoMath October – November 2023 Upcoming Events

Dear MoMath friends,

Fall unfolds with festivity at MoMath!  You’re invited to the Aftermath, a free post-gala party with snacks, drinks, a live DJ, and dancing on New York’s only Voronoi dance floor.  Or celebrate the exciting discovery of a new shape: hear the backstory from computer scientist Craig Kaplan, then try your hand at creating something with the new shape — you could win an expense-paid trip to London to collect your award in Parliament!  Explore creativity further when Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies hosts a minicourse on the excitingly eclectic Mathemalchemy exhibit, or join Clarissa Grandi in using curves of pursuit to generate your own stunning artwork. Hungry for more? 
Katie Kavanagh literally lets us taste the math at her farm-to-table Math Encounters program.  And finally, you’re never too old for math: just ask 96-year-old Hans Noë, an architect who dreams up mathematical sculptures every night — and then builds them.  Festivities and food, creativity and construction — there something for everyone at MoMath!

MoMath (11 East 26th Street, in Manhattan) is open from 10 am to 5 pm, seven days a week, 364 days a year.  The Museum occasionally closes early for events; please check visit.momath.org for more information.  In October, MoMath will close early: on Tuesday, October 3 at 1:30 pm for the 2023 MoMath Gala (gala.momath.org) followed by the AfterMath (aftermath.momath.org; and on Wednesday, October 4 at 2:30 pm for this month’s Math Encounters presentation (mathencounters.momath.org).

IN THE NEWS:

• What Improv Can Do for Mathematicians, highlighting MoMath’s Mathematics Outreach Seminar and Training (MOST) Program for early career professionals in mathematics who identify as female (New York Times)
• With a New, Improved ‘Einstein,’ Puzzlers Settle a Math Problem, featuring MoMath’s Outreach Mathematician, Chaim Goodman-Strauss (New York Times)
• Using Math To Teach The Rules Of Baseball (NBC News 4)
• Visit inthenews.momath.org for more!

Visit MoMath
Purchase admission tickets to visit MoMath at visit.momath.org, or show your support for MoMath by joining as a member at members.momath.org.  Members receive free unlimited admission and free access to an extensive library of event recordings.

Retail Pick-of-the-Month: Mastermind
Test your code-cracking prowess with Mastermind, the challenging game of logic and deduction.  In this two-player game, the Codemaker sets a secret code, and the Codebreaker tries to match the code through several guesses using logic, deduction, and maybe even a little bit of luck.  With so many possible code combinations, every game is guaranteed to be a brainteaser!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

Folding Fridays, MoMath’s origami series
Friday, September 29 at 4:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week!  Every session will be different, and each can stand alone.  Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold!  Register at foldingfridays.momath.org.

Modular Mondays, MoMath’s origami series
Monday, October 2 at 4:30 pm ET (online)
Modulars are magnificent mathematical models that are made of many easily foldable units, which are then assembled together to form the final shape.  The individual units look different from the final model, making the assembly a fun puzzle that challenges your hand-eye coordination and hones your spatial reasoning skills and, of course, uses plenty of math.  Satisfying to fold and beautiful to behold, these modulars are a favorite for people of all ages and skill levels.  Register at modularmondays.momath.org.

Free! Aperiodic Monotiles: New Shapes Just Dropped, featuring Craig Kaplan
Monday, October 2 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
A longstanding unsolved problem in geometry asks whether it is possible for a single shape to be aperiodic — that is, to tile the plane, but without ever repeating in a regular pattern.  Earlier this year, an unlikely team tackled this problem and introduced the Hat, the world’s first aperiodic monotile.  Join Craig Kaplan, a computer scientist from the University of Waterloo, to hear the surprising story of this groundbreaking discovery and to learn about some of the mathematical and computational ideas behind it.  Craig will also share how this initial discovery quickly led to consideration of an entire family of closely related shapes, including the Turtle, the Spectre, and more, igniting a delightful
and creative exploration by mathematicians and artists around the world.  Register at momath.org/aperiodic.

Beyond Boundaries: MoMath on the Move, the 2023 MoMath gala
Tuesday, October 3 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
Don’t miss math’s most fashionable event of the season!  Join us at the Museum on October 3 for MoMath’s annual gala, a special evening of fun and mathematics.  This year’s gala promises to be an entertaining and engaging evening, providing a rare opportunity to interact with MoMath’s exhibits without the crowds and to learn about the Museum’s exciting plans for the future.  Learn more and show your support with a table sponsorship or gala ticket purchase at gala.momath.org.

Free! The AfterMath, the party-after-the-party!
Tuesday, October 3 at 9:30 pm ET (in person)
Mingle with gala guests, MoMath friends, and fellow math lovers at the Aftermath, a 21+ party after the MoMath Gala.  No matter how you start your evening, be sure to end your night with dynamic exhibits, a live DJ, adult beverages, and dancing on New York City’s only Voronoi-patterned, interactive dance floor!  Register at momath.org/aftermath.

Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles”
Wednesday, October 4 at 2:00 pm ET (online)
Come discover mathematical rep-tiles, geometric shapes that can tile into repetitions of themselves.  Learn about scaling, special tessellations, and mathematical proofs, while solving fun rep-tiles puzzles.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Free! Math Encounters: “Farm to Table Math: Play with your food and learn!” featuring Kathleen Kavanagh
Wednesday, October 4 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (in person)
When you think about where your food comes from, how to prepare it, and why it tastes good, you probably don’t think mathematics has much to do with it.  Surprise!  Join mathematician Kathleen Kavanagh — whose collaborations with farmers and passion for cooking led her to explore agriculture processes, cooking techniques, and food pairings — for a hands-on (and tasty!) exploration of the ways in which mathematics plays a role in what we eat.  Learn more at mathencounters.momath.org.

Modular Mondays, MoMath’s origami series
Monday, October 9 at 4:30 pm ET (online)
Modulars are magnificent mathematical models that are made of many easily foldable units, which are then assembled together to form the final shape.  The individual units look different from the final model, making the assembly a fun puzzle that challenges your hand-eye coordination and hones your spatial reasoning skills and, of course, uses plenty of math.  Satisfying to fold and beautiful to behold, these modulars are a favorite for people of all ages and skill levels.  Register at modularmondays.momath.org.

Mathemalchemy, a minicourse with Ingrid Daubechies: “Infinity”
Monday, October 9 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
Designed and fabricated during the pandemic by a team of 24 mathematical artists and artistic mathematicians, the Mathemalchemy art installation celebrates the fun, beauty, and creativity of mathematics.  The installation illustrates many different subfields of mathematics, and at many different levels.  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies and delve a little deeper into several of these, exploring both the mathematical concepts and their visualizations in Mathemalchemy.  In this first session of the series, delve into the concept of infinity.  Encounter fun examples where infinity plays a role and get a glimpse of different types of infinity!  Register at momath.org/mathemalchemy.

Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares”
Tuesday, October 10 at 2:00 pm ET (online)
Magic squares are a set of puzzles that have long fascinated many of the world’s most brilliant thinkers. Dating back more than 4,000 years to ancient China, magic squares are those in which the sums of each column, row, and diagonal are always “magically” the same number!  Discover surprising strategies to solve these mysterious puzzles and learn how to create your very own magic square.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Mathemalchemy, a minicourse with Ingrid Daubechies: “Symmetric Patterns and Tiling”
Wednesday, October 11 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
There are only so many ways (17, to be precise) in which one can arrange a given pattern on the plane so that it keeps repeating “rhythmically,” as on wallpaper.  In Mathemalchemy, an art installation designed and fabricated during the pandemic by a team of 24 mathematical artists and artistic mathematicians, a little mouse appears all over, illustrating each of these.  But sometimes it is knitted, sometimes embroidered, sometimes appliquéd — why?  Each of these wallpaper arrangements also defines a periodic tiling of the plane, a regular arrangement of the same shape, copied over and over again; together these copies cover the plane exactly, without overlaps.  There also exist
non-periodic tilings — how do they work?  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies and delve a little deeper into symmetric patterns and tiling.  Register at momath.org/mathemalchemy.

Meet a Mathematician: Deanna Haunsperger
Thursday, October 12 at 6:30 pm ET (online)
Join Ingrid Daubechies, MoMath’s 2023–2024 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as she welcomes mathematicians to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics.  Register at meetmath.momath.org.

Volumes, MoMath’s book club: a discussion of Genius at Play with author Siobhan Roberts, hosted by Ingrid Daubechies
Sunday, October 15 at 6:30 pm ET (online)
Love mathematics and books?  Looking for a stimulating and fun discussion?  Volumes, the MoMath book club, is just the thing for you.  This reading group is designed especially for those interested in mathematics and science and how they affect our lives.  This October, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies and author Siobhan Roberts for an engaging discussion of Genius at Play: The Curious Mind of John Horton Conway.  Register at volumes.momath.org.

Modular Mondays, MoMath’s origami series
Monday, October 16 at 4:30 pm ET (online)
Modulars are magnificent mathematical models that are made of many easily foldable units, which are then assembled together to form the final shape.  The individual units look different from the final model, making the assembly a fun puzzle that challenges your hand-eye coordination and hones your spatial reasoning skills and, of course, uses plenty of math.  Satisfying to fold and beautiful to behold, these modulars are a favorite for people of all ages and skill levels.  Register at modularmondays.momath.org.

Mathemalchemy, a minicourse with Ingrid Daubechies: “Error-Correcting Codes”
Monday, October 16 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
We start by playing a game: you pick an arbitrary number between 1 and 16 that I will have to guess.  You have 7 cards, on each of which the numbers 1 through 16 are printed, 8 of them on the yellow front and 8 on the green back.  For each card, I ask whether your special number is on the yellow side or the green side, and you answer — but not necessarily truthfully!  You can choose to lie or not, but at most once.  At the end, I tell you not only your number, but also whether you lied or not, and for which card!  Let’s play the game, and then see why it works.  Underlying this game is an error-correcting code that is illustrated on the Cryptography quilt in Mathemalchemy, an art installation
designed and fabricated during the pandemic by a team of 24 mathematical artists and artistic mathematicians.  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies and delve a little deeper into error-correcting codes.  Register at momath.org/mathemalchemy.

Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Pythagorean Puzzlers”
Tuesday, October 17 at 2:00 pm ET (online)
The Pythagorean theorem is one of the most important results in all of mathematics.  There are more than 120 geometric proofs currently known!  Explore geometric proofs in this hands-on workshop based on MoMath’s Time Tables puzzler.  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Free! Hans Noë in conversation with Lawrence Weschler, Chaim Goodman-Strauss, Alva Noë, and others
Tuesday, October 17 at 6:00 pm ET (in person)
Join us for a conversation with artist Hans Noë, Lawrence Weschler, Chaim Goodman-Strauss, Alva Noë, and others.  Sculpture: the work of Hans Noë is currently on exhibition in Composite, the gallery at MoMath.  Learn more and register at composite.momath.org.

Mathemalchemy, a minicourse with Ingrid Daubechies: “Prime and Composite Numbers”
Wednesday, October 18 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
The squirrels and chipmunks in Mathemalchemy — an art installation designed and fabricated during the pandemic by a team of 24 mathematical artists and artistic mathematicians — are having their annual festival, and are exploring prime numbers.  We’ll look over their shoulders to see what they are doing and try to understand what Tassos the librarian is squirrel-splaining.  And maybe we’ll understand the mysterious mosaic pavers in the park!  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies and delve a little deeper into prime and composite numbers.  Register at momath.org/mathemalchemy.

Free! Family Fridays: “Artful Math” with Clarissa Grandi
Friday, October 20 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
What do foxes chasing rabbits and beautiful mathematical art have in common?  Join Clarissa Grandi, math teacher, geometric artist, and author of the Artful Math books, to learn all about these fascinating ‘curves of pursuit’.  Explore how to draw these beautiful curves with just a ruler and pencil, and how to combine them to make your own stunning works of art.  The possibilities are endless!  Register at familyfridays.momath.org.

Extensions online program for gifted math students in grades 6–12
Sunday, October 22 at 1:00 pm ET (online)
One Sunday a month, put on your thinking cap and join Chaim Goodman-Strauss online for a session to engage and challenge the brightest minds from around the country in grades six through twelve.  Chaim is MoMath’s Outreach Mathematician and one of the four researchers who most recently discovered two mathematical breakthroughs: the Hat and the Spectre.  This fall semester, students will learn about probability while also benefiting from enjoying math together in small groups of talented and focused young scholars.  Register at extensions.momath.org.

Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens, hosted by Ingrid Daubechies
Featuring a discussion of Number Freak, with special guest Tanya Khovanova
Sunday, October 22 at 4:00 pm ET (online)
Hosted by Ingrid Daubechies, MoMath’s 2023–2024 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, October’s Tween Primes will feature Number Freak: From 1 to 200 The Hidden Language of Numbers Revealed by Derrick Neiderman.  Ingrid will be joined by special guest Tanya Khovanova.  Register at tweenprimes.momath.org.

Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school, featuring a collaborative Rubik’s Cube Mosaic!
Sunday, October 22 at 5:30 pm ET (in person)
Middle and high school students, come indulge in an evening of mathematical (and parent-free!) fun at MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program.  Explore dynamic exhibits and enjoy fun, hands-on mathematical activities designed with you in mind.  Vibe with a peer group that thinks math is cool, and don’t miss the chance to boogie down on New York City’s only interactive, light-up Voronoi dance floor.  Be sure to stop by the Octachoron Café, where decadent hot cocoa and chocolate chip cookies await!  Register at unlimited.momath.org.

Modular Mondays, MoMath’s origami series
Monday, October 23 at 4:30 pm ET (online)
Modulars are magnificent mathematical models that are made of many easily foldable units, which are then assembled together to form the final shape.  The individual units look different from the final model, making the assembly a fun puzzle that challenges your hand-eye coordination and hones your spatial reasoning skills and, of course, uses plenty of math.  Satisfying to fold and beautiful to behold, these modulars are a favorite for people of all ages and skill levels.  Register at modularmondays.momath.org.

Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring Ingrid Daubechies
Monday, October 23 at 6:30 pm ET (online)
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 2023–2024 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Ingrid Daubechies, will host this one-hour, online session.  Learn more and register at momath.org/ask-anything.

Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, October 25 at 4:00 pm ET (online)
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.  Register at mathgym.momath.org.

Starring Math: featuring Numb3rs, Season 1: Episode 1
Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm ET (online)
Don’t miss this kick-off of a special mini-series of Starring Math!  This fall, MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies will host monthly discussions covering specific episodes of the popular TV show Numb3rs, starting with the very first episode of Numb3rs this October!  You’ll watch the featured episode at your convenience and then join Ingrid and her special guests, who will take us deeper into the making of the show and the math behind it.  Register at starring.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic”
Thursday, October 26 at 2:00 pm ET (online)
Arithmetic is fun, but arithmetic with letters is even better! & Using process of elimination and clever logic, we will explore fundamental properties of base-10 arithmetic in a unique and challenging way. Join us for CRYPT4R1THM3T1C!  For senior citizens / mature adults.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show
Saturday, October 28 at 3:00 pm ET (online)
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?!  Recommended for ages 10 to 110, although younger children who are mathematically precocious are always welcome.  Register at krazy.momath.org.

Equilibrium, adult game night at MoMath
Saturday, October 28 at 6:00 pm ET (in person)
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.  Register at equilibrium.momath.org.

Free! Math Encounters: “Realizing Abstractions: what can mathematics do for art?” featuring Edmund Harriss
Wednesday, November 1 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (in person)
Does counting sheep help you understand counting?  Can drawing a picture help you capture geometry?  With that understanding, can we make new tools to create art?  Can tools such as 3D printers, alongside mathematics, reconnect art to its ancient tradition of technology?  Join Edmund Harriss, the first-ever joint professor of mathematics and art, to discover how mathematical thinking can push the possibilities of art and how artistic sensibilities and illustration can challenge the boundaries of mathematics research.  Learn more at mathencounters.momath.org.

Free! Family Fridays: “Build Like Banneker… with Math!” featuring Shelly Jones
Friday, November 3 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
Construct a working clock just like Benjamin Banneker did in 1752!  Largely a self-taught mathematician, astronomer, and inventor, Benneker was one of the first renowned African American intellectuals.  The wooden clock he created as a young man is believed to be the first built in America, and it kept precise time for decades.  Inspired by this role model and guided by Shelly Jones, who is a math educator and the President of the Benjamin Banneker Association, your family will huddle together to create mathematical expressions, symbols, tables, and graphs to represent the sequence of numbers on an analog clock as you design your very own timepiece to take home.  Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to “build
like Banneker!”  Family Fridays is designed to bring family members of all ages together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike.  Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees.  Register at familyfridays.momath.org.

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

Mathemalchemy, a minicourse with Ingrid Daubechies: “Self-Similarity and Fractals”
Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
Self-similarity at different scales abounds in Mathemalchemy, an art installation designed and fabricated during the pandemic by a team of 24 mathematical artists and artistic mathematicians: from the Koch snowflakes to the different sized-bees and their hives, or to the decoration of the Bakery roof and Tess’s kite.  These decorations also play a role in understanding non-periodic tilings!  Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies and delve a little deeper into self-similarity and fractals.  Register at momath.org/mathemalchemy.

Mathemalchemy, a minicourse with Ingrid Daubechies: “Chaos”
Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
Even chaos and chaotic dynamics are illustrated in the Mathemalchemy art installation.  But what does it mean, precisely, to say that some behavior is chaotic?  And do flapping butterflies in the Brazilian rainforest really influence the weather in New York?  Register at momath.org/mathemalchemy.

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

Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, November 15 at 4:00 pm ET (online)
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.  Register at mathgym.momath.org.

Mathemalchemy, a minicourse with Ingrid Daubechies: “Polyhedra and their symmetries”
Wednesday, November 15 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
Many people are familiar with the platonic solids: the tetrahedron, the cube, the octahedron, the dodecahedron and the icosahedron.  They have beautiful symmetries, and there are some very interesting relationships among them.  You can make other beautiful polyhedra by cutting corners from the platonic solids.  And some of these can even be found in the design of World Cup soccer balls!  Register at momath.org/mathemalchemy.

QED: a conversation about math and math education, hosted by Ingrid Daubechies with special guest Ellen Eischen
Thursday, November 16 at 6:30 pm ET (online)
Join Ingrid Daubechies, MoMath’s 2023-2024 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, for engaging conversation about math and math education.  This November, Ingrid is joined by mathematics professor Ellen Eischen from the University of Oregon.  Register at qed.momath.org.

Mathemalchemy, a minicourse with Ingrid Daubechies: “Proofs without words”
Friday, November 17 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
Clearly we shouldn’t use words to explain proofs without words; you’ll just have to come to this presentation to see the examples, some of which are also wonderful graphic designs!  Register at momath.org/mathemalchemy.

Excelsior robotics demo at MoMath
Saturday, November 18 at 10:00 am ET (in person)
Stop by MoMath to meet Excelsior, the competition robot built to shoot balls (among other amazing feats!) and completely coded and crafted by the award-winning Stuyvesant High School robotics team.  Watch math and physics in action, and find out more about STEM opportunities for budding engineers!  Free with Museum general admission; advance registration not required.

Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show
Saturday, November 18 at 3:00 pm ET (online)
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?!  Recommended for ages 10 to 110, although younger children who are mathematically precocious are always welcome.  Register at krazy.momath.org.

Opening reception for Antiprisms: Stories of Transformation — in Composite, the gallery at MoMath
Saturday, November 18 at 7:00 pm ET (in person)
Antiprisms: Stories of Transformation is an investigation and celebration of queer identity at the intersection of math, origami, and fashion.  Each individual piece follows artist Uyen Nguyen’s mission to find authenticity and community, exploring how mathematical concepts parallel this journey.  Register at momath.org/antiprisms.

Extensions online program for gifted math students in grades 6–12
Sunday, November 19 at 1:00 pm ET (online)
One Sunday a month, put on your thinking cap and join Chaim Goodman-Strauss online for a session to engage and challenge the brightest minds from around the country in grades six through twelve.  Chaim is MoMath’s Outreach Mathematician and one of the four researchers who most recently discovered two mathematical breakthroughs: the Hat and the Spectre.  This fall semester, students will learn about probability while also benefiting from enjoying math together in small groups of talented and focused young scholars.  Register at extensions.momath.org.

Volumes, MoMath’s book club: a discussion of The Big Bang of Numbers with author Manil Suri, hosted by Ingrid Daubechies
Monday, November 20 at 6:30 pm ET (online)
Love mathematics and books?  Looking for a stimulating and fun discussion?  Volumes, the MoMath book club, is just the thing for you.  This reading group is designed especially for those interested in mathematics and science and how they affect our lives.  This October, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies and author Manil Suri for an engaging discussion of The Big Bang of Numbers: How to Build the Universe Using Only Math.  Register at volumes.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, November 21 at 4:00 pm ET (online)
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!  Register at loving.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, November 28 at 4:00 pm ET (online)
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!  Register at loving.momath.org.

Equilibrium, adult game night at MoMath
Tuesday, November 28 at 6:00 pm ET (in person)
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.  Register at equilibrium.momath.org.

Free! Simplified! A lecture in honor of Peter Carr — featuring Bruno Dupire
Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
Join MoMath and quantitative researcher Bruno Dupire for a lecture honoring the memory of Peter Carr, a Founding Trustee of the National Museum of Mathematics.  As a researcher and lecturer in quantitative finance and the Head of Quantitative Research at Bloomberg LP, Bruno is best known for his contributions to local volatility modeling and has been recognized with several awards, including Risk magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 and Wilmott Magazine’s Cutting Edge Research Award in 2006.  Register at simplified.momath.org.

Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour
Tuesday, December 5 at 4:00 pm ET (online)
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!  Register at loving.momath.org.

Free! Math Encounters: “Explosive Data! The Math of Measuring Fiery Hot and Lightning Fast Detonations” featuring Aaron Luttman (in person)
Wednesday, December 6 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET
Explosions are extreme environments, where the temperatures can get so hot that a thermometer would instantly melt and the debris blasts so fast that few cameras can even see it.  To understand the science of explosions, however, temperature and particle velocity are essential information, so we have to come up with clever, indirect ways to measure these quantities.  In this interactive discussion, we will explore how mathematical modeling allows us to design systems for measuring temperature, from the cold outside to the heat of your oven to the extreme temperatures in an explosion, and for measuring speed, from the radar gun that catches your car speeding up to advanced laser systems for measuring the speed of blast
debris.  Join Aaron Luttman, Senior Technical Advisor at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, for an explosively engaging evening of math and modeling.  Register at mathencounters.momath.org.

Free! Family Fridays: “Puppets, Props, and Math — Oh My!” with Dave Privett
Friday, December 8 at 4:30 pm ET (in person)
Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are more than puppets; they are beloved characters — they look real, move as if they are real, and they live in worlds that feel real.  Join puppeteer Dave Privett on a journey to explore how mathematics plays a big role in creating that reality!  Family Fridays is designed to bring family members of all ages together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike.  Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees.  Register at familyfridays.momath.org.

QED: a conversation about math and math education, hosted by Ingrid Daubechies with special guest Henry Segerman
Sunday, December 10 at 6:30 pm ET (online)
Join Ingrid Daubechies, MoMath’s 2023-2024 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, for engaging conversation about math and math education.  This December, Ingrid is joined by mathematics professor Henry Segerman from Oklahoma State University.  Register at qed.momath.org.

Suffolk County MoMathlon middle school math tournament, hosted at Brookhaven National Lab
Wednesday, December 20 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm ET (online)
Budding mathematicians in middle school 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 is hosted at Brookhaven National Lab (Upton, NY) and welcomes schools from across Long Island.  Learn more at tournament.momath.org.
(Registration opening soon; one team per school.)

New York City MoMathlon middle school math tournament, hosted at Village Community School
Thursday, December 21 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm ET (online)
Budding mathematicians in middle school 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 New York City regional tournament is hosted at the Village Community School (in Manhattan) and welcomes schools from throughout the five boroughs and the NYC metropolitan area.  Learn more at tournament.momath.org. (Registration opening soon; one team per school.)

Equilibrium, adult game night at MoMath
Thursday, December 21 at 6:00 pm ET (in person)
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.  Register at equilibrium.momath.org.

For all upcoming events, visit events.momath.org.

MATH MADE SPECIALLY FOR YOU

Organizing a team outing or class playdate?  Make it fun and mathematical — host it at MoMath!
Large groups of 25 or more individuals receive discounted admission rates; email groupsales@momath.org for details and pricing.  Advance purchase and a reservation is required for all large groups.

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 (212-542‑0566) or stop by Additions , the shop at MoMath, to pick up your gift card today, good for purchases in the shop or for admission to the Museum.

Host your birthday party at MoMath! (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 New York?  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!  Birthday honorees of all ages are welcome to celebrate at MoMath.  For pricing and details, please email birthdays@momath.org.

Book a Derivatives tour of MoMath (in person)
Whether you’re part of a group or by yourself, book a Derivatives tour and 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.”

Sign up for one-on-one math tutoring (in person/online)
Is your child struggling in math?  Or are they mathematically precocious and ready for more?  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, or they’re eager to discover the beauty in mathematics beyond the curriculum, MoMath’s instructors are ready to help.  For more information, please email tutoring@momath.org.

MoMath goes out to SCHOOLS!  Book an educator visit, MM2GO traveling exhibition, or on-campus field trip today
Students and educators, 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, anywhere in the US and beyond.  Learn more and book your in-school MoMath workshop today at fieldtrips.momath.org.  (Sponsorships for Title I schools are available; funding is limited.  Apply online at titleone.momath.org.)

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.

REGISTER OR APPLY NOW

The Einstein Mad Hat Awards
Now accepting entries
To celebrate the recent discoveries of the Hat and Spectre tiles — a family of shapes that tessellate the plane but only in a non-repeating way — MoMath and the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust are pleased to announce The Einstein Mad Hat Awards.  Prizes will be awarded for creative renditions of the Hat and Spectre tiles, especially designs that highlight the connections between mathematics, art, design, and catering.  The submission deadline is October 27, and the winner of each competition (plus one parent or guardian for the winner of the Scholastic competition) will receive an invitation (with paid travel and lodging expenses) to attend an award ceremony in Parliament (London,
UK) in December!  Apply at momath.org/hatcontest.

Expansions, MoMath’s gifted math program to engage and challenge NYC’s brightest math students (grades 1–12)
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 education 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.  It’s not too late to
apply for the 2023-2024 school year; rolling admissions are being accepted!  Learn more at expansions.momath.org.

School field trips and other educational opportunities (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 or 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. 

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!  Applications are currently being accepted.  Cash prizes will be awarded for compelling math communication projects, and award-winning projects will be posted online.  To learn more, visit strogatzprize.momath.org.

Title I schools are eligible 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 Hearst Foundations, 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.

Featured positions:

Educator (Full-time / Part-time / Substitute / Per diem)
MoMath is seeking creative, energetic individuals to join its staff as educators.  The educator role offers the opportunity for a teacher with strong formal K-12 classroom teaching experience to participate in one of America’s major efforts in mathematical outreach to students, teachers, and the public.  This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced math teacher to stay active in education.

Patron Relations Assistant (Full-time)
MoMath is seeking a Patron Relations Assistant to help steward member, donor, and customer relationships.  The Patron Relations Assistant will provide administrative support to membership programs, fundraising efforts, and customer queries covering a variety of programs and topics.  Candidates must have excellent communication skills, a strong desire to provide exceptional customer service, and a proven ability to follow through on all patron communications.

JOIN and CONTRIBUTE to the MoMath community!

Become a MoMath member
Become a member today and take advantage of exciting and engaging math programs for all ages.  Join now to 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 priority seating at monthly Math Encounters presentations, early notices to register for events, special invitations to exclusive MoMath member events, discounts on birthday
parties, and more.  Purchase your tax-deductible membership at members.momath.org.

Volunteer at MoMath
MoMath welcomes volunteers who provide valuable support in a variety of individual ways across the Museum, in both public-facing and internal roles.  Are you a high school or college student who loves math and would like to earn the President’s Volunteer Service Award by assisting during special events or helping Museum visitors enjoy MoMath’s interactive suite of exhibits?  Are you an adult who can occasionally assist with MoMath events, demonstrations, birthday parties, and other activities at the Museum?  Are you a professional — especially if you are an educator, administrator, videographer, or technologist — who would like to donate your expertise and time to MoMath?  MoMath welcomes your
support!

To express interest in volunteering, please email volunteer@momath.org with a subject line that includes “Volunteer” and your name.  It would be helpful if you include a cover letter, current résumé, and a short essay (no more than one page) describing an experience that shaped your love of mathematics.

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There are many programs and activities to enjoy; please read carefully to determine whether programs are in person or 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 visit.momath.org for the most up-to-date information, including special hours and/or early closures.

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

Regards,
National Museum of Mathematics

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