MoMath July – August 2024 Upcoming Events

Dear MoMath friends,

Summertime means summer fun!  Transformations, MoMath’s popular summer camp for students, kicks off on Monday — and it’s not too late for your kids to get in on a week of mathematical fun at MoMath on Fifth.  Connect math with literature at Volumes and Verse, scratch your creative itch with weekly online origami and topological crochet sessions; learn how to build robots using LEGO; and explore origami puzzles with master origamist Francesco Mancini.  Plus, ramp up the excitement at this year’s NYC Math Festival, where Math Midway 2 Go returns with popular exhibits including the Ring of Fire, the Number Line Tightrope, and all four A-maze-ing Math walk-on mazes; celebrate Erno Rubik’s 80th birthday with a day of Rubik’s cube activities (including giveaways and Hungarian music and dancing provided by the Tulipán Foundation); watch mathematical juggler extraordinaire John Chase; challenge yourself with puzzles and games from the Julia Robinson Math Festival; test your speed and mental acuity competing at SET and meeting The Joy of SET authors Liz McMahon and Gary Gordon; learn about the exploration of human cognition in math from the folks at NYU’s Lab for the Developing Mind; enjoy some always-popular mathematical mime with dynamic duo Tim and Tanya Chartier; build giant geometric constructions with Chaim Goodman-Strauss and David Reimann; and this year, for the first time ever on the plaza, enjoy a Bubble Jamboree created by the amazing Steve Langley.  With MoMath, the mathematical fun never has to end!

MoMath on Fifth is located at 225 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan and is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, seven days a week, 364 days a year — MoMath is open on the Fourth of July!  Purchase admission tickets at visit.momath.org, or join as a member for a year of unlimited general admission at join.momath.org.

MoMath at a Glance
All times are in Eastern Time Zone (New York).
Mon, Jun 24
to Fri, Jun 28		 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm		 Transformations 2024: “Phantastic Physics” (grades 1–6) (in person/drop-off)
(Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm)
Thu, Jun 27 2:00 pm Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (online)
Thu, Jun 27 6:30 pm Starring Math: a discussion of Interstellar, with theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate Kip Thorne; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies (online)
Fri, Jun 28 4:30 pm Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online)
Sun, Jun 30 3:00 pm
to 4:30 pm		 Online Topological Crochet: July series, session 1 of 4 (online)
Mon, Jul 1
to Fri, Jul 5		 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm		 Transformations 2024: “What Are the Chances?” (grades 1–6) (in person/drop-off)
(Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm)
Fri, Jul 5 2:00 pm Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs” (online)
Fri, Jul 5 4:30 pm Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online)
Sun, Jul 7 10:00 am
to 1:00 pm		 Free! Free Play — enjoy free general admission to MoMath on Fifth! (in person)
Sun, Jul 7 3:00 pm
to 4:30 pm		 Online Topological Crochet: July series, session 2 of 4 (online)
Mon, Jul 8
to Fri, Jul 12		 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm		 Transformations 2024: “Puzzle Master” (grades 1–6) (in person/drop-off)
(Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm.)
Mon, Jul 8 6:30 pm Meet a Mathematician: Anna Wienhard; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies (online)
Tue, Jul 9 5:00 pm LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath for ages 6–9 (in person/drop-off)
Tue, Jul 9 6:30 pm
to 8:00 pm		 Equilibrium, adult game night at MoMath (in person)
Wed, Jul 10 2:00 pm Senior Sessions: “Math in Art: Tessellations I” (online)
Wed, Jul 10 4:00 pm
7:00 pm		 Free! Math Encounters: “Volumes and Verse: A Mathematical Journey through Literature” featuring Sarah Hart (in person)
Fri, Jul 12 4:30 pm Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online)
Fri, Jul 12 6:30 pm Math Figures! featuring Tim Chartier (in person)
Sat, Jul 13 10:00 am
to 4:00 pm		 Free! NYC Math Festival 2024 (in person at Fosun Plaza)
Sun, Jul 14 1:00 pm
to 2:30 pm		 Extensions, MoMath’s online gifted math program: “Logic” (grades 6–12) (online)
Sun, Jul 14 4:30 pm Tween Primes: a discussion of Genius: The Game by Leopoldo Gout (online)
Mon, Jul 15 Registration deadline for MATRIX x IMAGINARY 2024 joint conference
Mon, Jul 15
to Jul 19		 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm		 Transformations 2024: “Games Galore” (grades 1–3) (in person/drop-off)
(Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm.)
Mon, Jul 15
to Fri, Jul 19		 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm		 Transformations 2024: “Twisted Worlds” (grades 4–9) (in person/drop-off)
(Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm.)
Mon, Jul 15 6:30 pm Volumes: a discussion of The Warped Side of Our Universe, with authors Kip Thorne and Lia Halloran (online)
Tue, Jul 16 5:00 pm LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath for ages 6–9 (in person/drop-off)
Tue, Jul 16 6:30 pm Walk with Me in the Mathemalchemy Wonderland, featuring Ingrid Daubechies (in person)
Thu, Jul 18 2:00 pm Senior Sessions: “Hands and Minds” (online)
Thu, Jul 18 6:30 pm Walk with Me in the Mathemalchemy Wonderland, featuring Ingrid Daubechies (in person)
Fri, Jul 19 6:30 pm
to 8:00 pm		 Free! Family Fridays: “Origami Puzzles” with Francesco Mancini (in person)
Sun, Jul 21 3:00 pm
to 4:30 pm		 Online Topological Crochet: July series (online)
Sun, Jul 21 6:30 pm
to 8:00 pm		 Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (in person/drop-off)
Mon, Jul 22
to Fri, Jul 26		 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm		 Transformations 2024: “Adventures in Ancient Math” (grades 1–6) (in person/drop-off)
(Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm.)
Mon, Jul 22 6:30 pm QED, a conversation about math and math education — with Paul Bendich; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies (online)
Tue, Jul 23 2:00 pm Senior Sessions: “Polyomino Puzzlers” (online)
Tue, Jul 23 5:00 pm LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath for ages 6–9 (in person/drop-off)
Tue, Jul 23 6:30 pm Walk with Me in the Mathemalchemy Wonderland, featuring Ingrid Daubechies (in person)
Wed, Jul 24 4:00 pm
7:00 pm		 Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Thu, Jul 25 6:30 pm Walk with Me in the Mathemalchemy Wonderland, featuring Ingrid Daubechies (in person)
Fri, Jul 26 4:30 pm Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online)
Sun, Jul 28 3:00 pm
to 4:30 pm		 Online Topological Crochet: July series (online)
Mon, Jul 29
to Fri, Aug 2		 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm		 Transformations 2024: “Phantastic Physics” (grades 1–6) (in person/drop-off)
(Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm.)
Mon, Jul 29 6:30 pm Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring Ingrid Daubechies (online)
Tue, Jul 30 5:00 pm LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath for ages 6–9 (in person/drop-off)
Tue, Jul 30 6:30 pm Starring Math: a discussion of The Devotion of Suspect X; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies (online)
Wed, Jul 31 2:00 pm Senior Sessions: “Dynamic Dice” (online)
Fri, Aug 2 4:30 pm Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online)
Mon, Aug 5
to Aug 9		 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm		 Transformations 2024: “Puzzle Master” (grades 1–6) (in person/drop-off) (Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm.)
Mon, Aug 5 6:30 pm Volumes: a discussion of A Russian Childhood by Sofya Kovalevskaya; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies (online)
Tue, Aug 6 5:00 pm LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath for ages 6–9 (in person/drop-off)
Tue, Aug 6 6:30 pm Meet a Mathematician; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies (online)
Wed, Aug 7 4:00 pm
7:00 pm		 Free! Math Encounters: “Piecemeal Puzzle: the Graph Reconstruction Problem” featuring Rik Sengupta (in person)
Thu, Aug 8 2:00 pm Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles” (online)
Thu, Aug 8 6:30 pm QED, a conversation about math and math education — with Robin Wilson; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies (online)
Fri, Aug 9 4:30 pm Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online)
Fri, Aug 9 6:30 pm Free! Family Fridays: “Tying Math and Art Together: Hands-on Fun with Mathematical Knots” with Mircea Draghicescu (in person)
Sun, Aug 11 1:00 pm
to 2:30 pm		 Extensions, MoMath’s online gifted math program: “Logic” (grades 6–12) (online)
Sun, Aug 11 4:30 pm Tween Primes: a discussion of Can You Crack the Code? by Ella Schwartz (online)
Mon, Aug 12
to Aug 16		 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm		 Transformations 2024: “Games Galore” (grades 1–3) (in person/drop-off)
(Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm.)
Mon, Aug 12
to Fri, Aug 16		 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm		 Transformations 2024: “Twisted Worlds” (grades 4–9) (in person/drop-off)
(Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm.)
Tue, Aug 13 2:00 pm Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” (online)
Tue, Aug 13 5:00 pm LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath for ages 6–9 (in person/drop-off)
Tue, Aug 13 6:30 pm Starring Math: a discussion of Radical, with Erika Tatiana Camacho and Hortensia Soto; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies (online)
Thu, Aug 15 6:30 pm
to 8:00 pm		 Equilibrium, adult game night at MoMath (in person)
Fri, Aug 16 4:30 pm Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online)
Sun, Aug 18 6:30 pm
to 8:00 pm		 Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (in person/drop-off)
Mon, Aug 19
to Fri, Aug 23		 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm		 Transformations 2024: “What Are the Chances?” (grades 1–6) (in person/drop-off)
(Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm.)
Mon, Aug 19 6:30 pm Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring Ingrid Daubechies (online)
Tue, Aug 20 5:00 pm LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath for ages 6–9 (in person/drop-off)
Wed, Aug 21 2:00 pm Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Pythagorean Puzzlers” (online)
Wed, Aug 21 6:30 pm Mathematical Illusions, featuring Aurelio Sánchez Estévez (in person)
Fri, Aug 23 4:30 pm Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online)
Mon, Aug 26
to Fri, Aug 30		 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm		 Transformations 2024: “Adventures in Ancient Math” (grades 1–6) (in person/drop-off) (Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm.)
Tue, Aug 27 5:00 pm LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath for ages 6–9 (in person/drop-off)
Wed, Aug 28 4:00 pm
7:00 pm		 Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Thu, Aug 29 2:00 pm Senior Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic” (online)
Fri, Aug 30 4:30 pm Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online)
Aug 31 to Sep 4 MATRIX x IMAGINARY 2024 joint conference: “The Future of Mathematics Engagement” hosted by the SwissMAP Research Station (Les Diablerets, Switzerland)
For a complete list of MoMath events, visit momath.org/calendar.
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Visit MoMath on Fifth
Visit MoMath on Fifth, MoMath’s pop-up space, located at 225 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.  Purchase admission tickets at visit.momath.org, or show your support by joining as a member at join.momath.org.  Members receive free unlimited admission and free access to an extensive library of event recordings.

Retail Pick-of-the-Month: Rush Hour World Tour
Get ready to embark on a global adventure of logic and strategy, all packed into a compact travel edition that will captivate and challenge you wherever you go!  In Rush Hour World Tour, set up each puzzle challenge using the power of magnets, keeping each car in place while you are on the go.  Use logic to help free the red car by navigating it through bustling traffic jams.  This compact edition is designed to join you on your journeys, making it the perfect travel companion as you explore the globe.

Make a gift to MoMath
The Museum is committed to inclusivity and to providing affordable access: offering free events, complimentary school visits for Title I schools, and opportunities to visit at no cost.  But it needs support from patrons like you — who share the Museum’s commitment to changing public perceptions about mathematics and illustrating its beauty, creativity, and open-endedness — to do so.  With our fiscal year ending June 30, now is a great time to make a contribution towards MoMath’s future, ensuring that we can continue to provide year after year of mathematical fun and learning.  Help us finish the year strong by making a tax-deductible contribution to support programming and the continuation of engaging programs for all.  MoMath’s fiscal year begins anew on July 1 — if you haven’t already, you can make a contribution at momath.org/contribute.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

 

Transformations 2024: “Phantastic Physics” (grades 1–6)
Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Learn how math and science are connected, while exploring electrifying ideas in the field of physics.  Gain an understanding of the math behind how our world works.  Investigate, calculate, and fabricate!  Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath!  Extended-day options are available.  Register at summercamp.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket”
Thursday, June 27, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Explore angles and the law of reflection while tracing the path of a billiard ball as it bounces off the walls of a pool table.  Use patterns to discover a simple method to predict in which pocket the ball will land and learn how to prove that your prediction is correct.  Game on!  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Starring Math: a discussion of Interstellar, with theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate Kip Thorne; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies
Thursday, June 27, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join host and Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies as she welcomes theoretical physicist Kip Thorne for an hour of engaging discussion about the film Interstellar and its connection to mathematics.  Register at starring.momath.org.

Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, June 28, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 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.

Online Topological Crochet: July series, session 1 of 4
Sunday, June 30, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (online)
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!  Register at momath.org/crochet.

Transformations 2024: “What Are the Chances?” (grades 1–6)
Monday, July 1 through Friday, July 5, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
When something unexpected happens, is it just luck?  Sometimes events that seem random are in fact more likely than we might have thought.  From simple games to important decisions, a better understanding of chance helps us make wise choices.  Learn about probability using favorite puzzles that transcend time.  Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath!  Extended-day options are available.  Register at summercamp.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs”
Friday, July 5, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Dig into graph theory by exploring the connection between vertices and edges — and the walls of any house.  Discover a method to determine whether a ghost can haunt a castle or if a figure can be drawn without lifting the pen.  Explore how these two problems are related and learn what they have to do with bridges in 18th-century Prussia, all while enjoying a unique and accessible introduction to this sophisticated branch of mathematics.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, July 5, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 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.

Free! Free Play — free general admission to MoMath!
Sunday, July 7, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET (in person)
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.  Registration is not required.

Online Topological Crochet: July series, session 2 of 4
Sunday, July 7, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (online)
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!  Register at momath.org/crochet.

Transformations 2024: “Puzzle Master” (grades 1–6)
Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Exercise and entertain your brain with intriguing puzzles and paradoxes.  Have fun while learning games, mysteries, and magic tricks inspired by Martin Gardner, the creator of recreational mathematics.  Amuse, challenge, and surprise yourself as you learn to solve these perplexing puzzles.  Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath!  Extended-day options are available.  Register at summercamp.momath.org.

Meet a Mathematician: Anna Wienhard; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies
Monday, July 8, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day?  Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician?  Or even, what a mathematician does for fun?  You may be surprised by some of the answers!  Join Ingrid Daubechies, MoMath’s 2023–2024 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as she welcomes mathematician Anna Wienhard to the MoMath stage to share her experience, her story, and her love of mathematics.  Anna Wienhard is a Director at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences, in Leipzig, Germany.  Her interests lie in geometry, group theory, and dynamics.  Anna received her PhD in 2004 at the University of Bonn.  Subsequently she held positions at the Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chicago, Princeton University, and Heidelberg University.  Anna is one of the inaugural Fellows of the American Mathematical Society and has received an ERC Consolidator Grant, ERC Advanced Grant, and the Hector Science Award 2022.  Register at meetmath.momath.org.

LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath (ages 6–9)
Tuesday, July 9, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Is your child interested in robotics?  Do they want to build a LEGO robot this summer, surrounded by the creative and fun atmosphere of America’s premier museum dedicated to mathematics?  This summer, members of Stuyvesant High School’s award-winning robotics team will host an eight-week intensive course at MoMath on all things LEGO robotics!  Students ages six to nine will learn to work collaboratively, think logically and mathematically to code in Scratch, design an original LEGO robot, and more!  Register at momath.org/legosummer.

Equilibrium, adult game night at MoMath
Tuesday, July 9, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Join MoMath for a fun-filled adults-only evening of mathematically-rich games!  Whether you come alone or bring a friend, you’ll have fun 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 momath.org/equilibrium.

Senior Sessions: “Math in Art: Tessellations I”
Wednesday, July 10, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Discover the wonderful world of tessellations!  Explore how geometric shapes can completely cover a plane with no gaps or overlaps and discover where tessellations appear: in nature, in ancient Roman mosaics, in Islamic art and architecture, in quilting patterns, and in the works of modern artists such as M.C. Escher.  Join us to build your own tessellations with regular polygons in this first offering in the Math in Art series.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Free! Math Encounters: “Volumes and Verse: A Mathematical Journey through Literature” featuring Sarah Hart
Wednesday, July 10, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (in person)
We tend to think of mathematics and literature almost as intellectual opposites.  In fact, however, the connections between them are profound.  Join mathematician and author Sarah Hart to discover the hidden mathematical structures behind everything from poetry to novels, and reveal some of the beautiful mathematical imagery and symbolism in fiction, from simple fairytales to classics like War and Peace.  You’ll even create a book of poems that uses the power of math to turn just a few lines of verse into more than a thousand poems.  Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from Simons Foundation International.  Register at mathencounters.momath.org.

Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, July 12, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 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.

Math Figures! featuring Tim Chartier
Friday, July 12, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Back by popular demand, Dr. Tim Chartier, mathematician, mime, and puppeteer, shares his newest mathematical puppet show.  Tim has performed and taught puppetry at the national and international levels; he also developed a mathematical puppet show during his time as the 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor at MoMath.  Don’t miss your chance to experience the live show and to see some of his newly developed work for video in its first-ever public viewing!  After the show, Tim will share insights about how mathematical thinking is used in puppetry — and you’ll even learn some of the basics of being a puppeteer!  Register at momath.org/mathfigures.

Free! NYC Math Festival 2024
Saturday, July 13, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm ET (Fosun Plaza, 28 Liberty Street)
Add a little math to your summer!  MoMath is pleased to present the eighth annual NYC Math Festival, providing a full day of math fun in the sun for all ages.  Bring your friends and the entire family to Fosun Plaza, located at 28 Liberty Street (Financial District), and enjoy hands-on math exhibits, entertaining mathematical games, and intriguing puzzles and brainteasers.  Presenters include the Tulipán Foundation representing a celebration of Rubik’s Cube’s 50th Anniversary, mathematical mimes Tim and Tanya Chartier, juggler John Chase, MoMath’s Outreach Mathematician Chaim Goodman-Strauss, bubbleologist Steve Langley, mathematician David Reimann, and Lauren Rose and Frances Stern on behalf of the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival.  Plus, take home a little bit of MoMath: we’ll be setting up an outpost of Additions, the shop at MoMath, for all your summer gift needs.  This is a free, rain-or-shine event open to the general public.  Learn more at mathfestival.momath.org.

Extensions, MoMath’s online gifted math program: “Logic” (grades 6–12) (session 2 of 3)
Sunday, July 14, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET (online)
Students, put on your thinking cap and join MoMath’s Outreach Educator, Chaim Goodman-Strauss, online for a three-session minicourse designed to engage and challenge the brightest minds from around the country in grades six through twelve.  Chaim is one of the four researchers who most recently discovered two mathematical breakthroughs: the Hat and the Spectre.  Students will learn mathematical concepts while also benefiting from enjoying math together in small groups of talented and focused young scholars!  See eligibility requirements and register at momath.org/extensions.

Tween Primes: a discussion of Genius: The Game by Leopoldo Gout
Sunday, July 14, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Are you a budding mathematician between the ages of 10 and 17 who loves reading?  Would you like to make new friends your age who share your passion for mathematics and literature?  Join host and MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor, Ingrid Daubechies, in July for Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens, featuring Genius: The Game, an action-packed young adult novel by Leopoldo Gout, in which three brilliant teens from around the world use their knowledge of hacking, engineering, espionage, and activism in a race to save the world.  Register at tweenprimes.momath.org.

Registration deadline for MATRIX × IMAGINARY 2024
Monday, July 15
Do you work with a math museum or want to create one?  If you design, create, or operate math exhibits; or if you are involved or want to be involved in math outreach or creative math program, then you won’t want to miss the MATRIX × IMAGINARY 2024 joint conference on “The Future of Mathematics Engagement” to be held on August 31 through September 4.  Registration is all-inclusive and space is very limited.  Register by Monday, July 15 at matrix.momath.org.

Transformations 2024: “Games Galore” (grades 1–3)
Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Let’s play with math!  Explore the ideas behind some of your favorite and classic games.  Dive into probability, geometry, and more to discover the mathematical ideas behind familiar games such as Tic-Tac-Toe and Rock, Paper, Scissors.  Develop winning strategies while learning, laughing, and playing.  Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath!  Extended-day options are available.  Register at summercamp.momath.org.

Transformations 2024: “Twisted Worlds” (grades 4–9)
Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Twist and turn through topology!  Explore the mathematical mysteries of the shape of the universe.  Discover different kinds of two-dimensional shapes and play familiar games on unfamiliar surfaces.  Through hands-on projects, challenge yourself to envision various three-dimensional shapes and what these possible “mathematical universes” might be like!  Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath!  Extended-day options are available.  Register at summercamp.momath.org.

Volumes: a discussion of The Warped Side of Our Universe, with the authors Kip Thorne and Lia Halloran
Monday, July 15, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies as she welcomes authors Kip Thorne and Lia Halloran for an engaging conversation about their book, The Warped Side of Our Universe: An Odyssey through Black Holes, Wormholes, Time Travel, and Gravitational Waves.  Nearly two decades in the making, The Warped Side of Our Universe marks the historic collaboration of Nobel Laureate Kip Thorne and award-winning artist Lia Halloran.  Through epic poetry and painted illustrations, this fascinating book brings to vivid life the wonders and wildness of our universe’s “warped side” — objects and phenomena made from warped space and time.  Relish in the beauty of mathematics translated through art as the authors shed light on time travel, black holes, gravitational waves, and the birth of the universe.  Register at momath.org/volumes.

LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath (ages 6–9)
Tuesday, July 16, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Is your child interested in robotics?  Do they want to build a LEGO robot this summer, surrounded by the creative and fun atmosphere of America’s premier museum dedicated to mathematics?  This summer, members of Stuyvesant High School’s award-winning robotics team will host an eight-week intensive course at MoMath on all things LEGO robotics!  Students ages six through nine will learn to work collaboratively, think logically and mathematically to code in Scratch, design an original LEGO robot, and more!  Register at momath.org/legosummer.

Walk with Me in the Mathemalchemy Wonderland, featuring Ingrid Daubechies
Tuesday, July 16, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Embark on a journey at MoMath with Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies as you explore the remarkable Mathemalchemy art installation.  A room-sized art installation, Mathemalchemy was designed and fabricated during the pandemic by a team of 24 mathematical artists and artistic mathematicians to celebrate the fun, beauty, and creativity of mathematics.  This exhibition depicts a magical wonderland where critters of all stripes are surrounded by mathematical objects and observe customs interwoven with mathematics — illustrating many different subfields of mathematics at many different levels.  Walk with Ingrid as she delivers her final presentation series as the 2023-2024 MoMath Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics!  Register at momath.org/wonderland.

Senior Sessions: “Hands and Minds”
Thursday, July 18, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Through two entertaining and intriguing mathematical puzzles, learn about knot theory, recursive algorithms, and proofs of induction.  Have fun while challenging not only your mind but also your hands!  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Walk with Me in the Mathemalchemy Wonderland, featuring Ingrid Daubechies
Thursday, July 18, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Embark on a journey at MoMath with Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies as you explore the remarkable Mathemalchemy art installation.  A room-sized art installation, Mathemalchemy was designed and fabricated during the pandemic by a team of 24 mathematical artists and artistic mathematicians to celebrate the fun, beauty, and creativity of mathematics.  This exhibition depicts a magical wonderland where critters of all stripes are surrounded by mathematical objects and observe customs interwoven with mathematics — illustrating many different subfields of mathematics at many different levels.  Walk with Ingrid as she delivers her final presentation series as the 2023-2024 MoMath Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics!  Register at momath.org/wonderland.

Free! Family Fridays: “Origami Puzzles” with Francesco Mancini
Friday, July 19, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Join origami artist and math enthusiast Francesco Mancini for a hands-on workshop that combines paper-folding and puzzling.  Learn how to make the pieces of a variety of brainteasers and then try to find the solutions.  Both the folding sequence and the finished shapes will have interesting mathematical properties, so be prepared to exercise both your fingers and your mind!  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.

Online Topological Crochet: July series, session 3 of 4
Sunday, July 21, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (online)
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!  Register at momath.org/crochet.

Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Sunday, July 21, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
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 momath.org/unlimited.

Transformations 2024: “Adventures in Ancient Math” (grades 1–6)
Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Journey from the dawn of mathematical thought to the first steps into the modern world.  Follow in historic footsteps, exploring and recreating inventions and artifacts from across the globe.  Mathematics come alive while you investigate civilizations through the ages.  Ancient number systems, thrilling discoveries, and intrigue await!  Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath!  Extended-day options are available.  Register at summercamp.momath.org.

QED, a conversation about math and math education with Paul Bendich; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies
Monday, July 22, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join MoMath’s 2023-2024 Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies as she welcomes Paul Bendich to the MoMath stage for an engaging conversation about math and math education.  Paul is a mathematician whose main research focus lies in adapting theoretical mathematics into tools that can be broadly used in many data-centered applications, such as neuroscience and data-merging.  Since 2015, he has been the main coordinator of the Data+ program at Duke University, a ten-week summer research experience for undergraduates and master’s students interested in exploring new data-driven approaches to interdisciplinary challenges.  Register at momath.org/qed.

Senior Sessions: “Polyomino Puzzlers”
Tuesday, July 23, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
You’ve heard of dominoes, but have you ever heard of trominoes, tetrominoes, or pentominoes?  Discover the many surprising shapes you can create simply by combining single-size squares and explore various types of symmetry using these unique objects.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath (ages 6–9)
Tuesday, July 23, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Is your child interested in robotics?  Do they want to build a LEGO robot this summer, surrounded by the creative and fun atmosphere of America’s premier museum dedicated to mathematics?  This summer, members of Stuyvesant High School’s award-winning robotics team will host an eight-week intensive course at MoMath on all things LEGO robotics!  Students ages six through nine will learn to work collaboratively, think logically and mathematically to code in Scratch, design an original LEGO robot, and more!  Register at momath.org/legosummer.

Walk with Me in the Mathemalchemy Wonderland, featuring Ingrid Daubechies
Tuesday, July 23, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Embark on a journey at MoMath with Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies as you explore the remarkable Mathemalchemy art installation.  A room-sized art installation, Mathemalchemy was designed and fabricated during the pandemic by a team of 24 mathematical artists and artistic mathematicians to celebrate the fun, beauty, and creativity of mathematics.  This exhibition depicts a magical wonderland where critters of all stripes are surrounded by mathematical objects and observe customs interwoven with mathematics — illustrating many different subfields of mathematics at many different levels.  Walk with Ingrid as she delivers her final presentation series as the 2023-2024 MoMath Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics!  Register at momath.org/wonderland.

Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, July 24, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 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.  Register at mathgym.momath.org.

Walk with Me in the Mathemalchemy Wonderland, featuring Ingrid Daubechies
Thursday, July 25, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Embark on a journey at MoMath with Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies as you explore the remarkable Mathemalchemy art installation.  A room-sized art installation, Mathemalchemy was designed and fabricated during the pandemic by a team of 24 mathematical artists and artistic mathematicians to celebrate the fun, beauty, and creativity of mathematics.  This exhibition depicts a magical wonderland where critters of all stripes are surrounded by mathematical objects and observe customs interwoven with mathematics — illustrating many different subfields of mathematics at many different levels.  Walk with Ingrid as she delivers her final presentation series as the 2023-2024 MoMath Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics!  Register at momath.org/wonderland.

Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, July 26, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 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.

Online Topological Crochet: July series, session 4 of 4
Sunday, July 28, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (online)
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!  Register at momath.org/crochet.

Transformations 2024: “Phantastic Physics” (grades 1–6)
Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Learn how math and science are connected, while exploring electrifying ideas in the field of physics.  Gain an understanding of the math behind how our world works.  Investigate, calculate, and fabricate!  Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath!  Extended-day options are available.  Register at summercamp.momath.org.

Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring Ingrid Daubechies
Monday, July 29, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 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!  Join Ingrid Daubechies, MoMath’s 2023–2024 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, for this one-hour, interactive session.  Come with your own questions, or just join to listen in.  All are welcome, and no question is too basic (although plenty may be too hard!).  Register at momath.org/ask-anything.

LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath (ages 6–9)
Tuesday, July 30, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Is your child interested in robotics?  Do they want to build a LEGO robot this summer, surrounded by the creative and fun atmosphere of America’s premier museum dedicated to mathematics?  This summer, members of Stuyvesant High School’s award-winning robotics team will host an eight-week intensive course at MoMath on all things LEGO robotics!  Students ages six through nine will learn to work collaboratively, think logically and mathematically to code in Scratch, design an original LEGO robot, and more!  Register at momath.org/legosummer.

Starring Math: a discussion of The Devotion of Suspect X; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies
Tuesday, July 30, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join host and Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies for an hour of engaging discussion about the film, The Devotion of Suspect X, and its connection to mathematics.  In this subtitled Japanese thriller, a detective’s murder investigation leads him to an old classmate who may know the truth behind the killing.  Register at starring.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Dynamic Dice”
Wednesday, July 31, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
What are the odds of rolling a given sum with a pair of standard dice?  Explore how to determine the probability, then challenge yourself to find a different way to number the dice to get the very same probabilities.  Come roll the dice!  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, August 2, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 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.

Transformations 2024: “Puzzle Master” (grades 1–6)
Monday, August 5 through Friday, August 9, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Exercise and entertain your brain with intriguing puzzles and paradoxes.  Have fun while learning games, mysteries, and magic tricks inspired by Martin Gardner, the creator of recreational mathematics.  Amuse, challenge, and surprise yourself as you learn to solve these perplexing puzzles.  Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath!  Extended-day options are available.  Register at summercamp.momath.org.

Volumes: a discussion of A Russian Childhood by Sofya Kovalevskaya
Monday, August 5, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies for an engaging conversation about A Russian Childhood by Sofya Kovalevskaya.  In the year 1889, Sofya Vasilievna Kovalevskaya, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Stockholm, published her recollections of growing up in mid-nineteenth century Russia.  Professor Kovalevskaya was already an international celebrity, and partly for the wrong reasons: less as the distinguished mathematician she actually was than as a “mathematical lady” — a bizarre but fascinating phenomenon.  Her book was an immediate success.  Register at momath.org/volumes.

LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath (ages 6–9)
Tuesday, August 6, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Is your child interested in robotics?  Do they want to build a LEGO robot this summer, surrounded by the creative and fun atmosphere of America’s premier museum dedicated to mathematics?  This summer, members of Stuyvesant High School’s award-winning robotics team will host an eight-week intensive course at MoMath on all things LEGO robotics!  Students ages six through nine will learn to work collaboratively, think logically and mathematically to code in Scratch, design an original LEGO robot, and more!  Register at momath.org/legosummer.

Meet a Mathematician, hosted by Ingrid Daubechies
Tuesday, August 6, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day?  Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician?  Or even, what a mathematician does for fun?  You may be surprised by some of the answers!  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.

Free! Math Encounters: “Piecemeal Puzzle: the Graph Reconstruction Problem” featuring Rik Sengupta
Wednesday, August 7, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (in person)
Imagine being given a 10,000-piece jigsaw puzzle of the cover of the Beatles’ White Album, which is famously almost entirely white.  What’s worse, instead of solving it directly, you are only allowed to take a few pieces randomly out of the box, examine them, and then put them back into the box.  How long would it take you to fully reconstruct the White Album cover, assembling your information piece by piece?  This strange little problem has deep connections with a computer science problem called trace reconstruction, as well as the classical graph theory problem of graph reconstruction, with a rich history and many active lines of current research.  Join Rik Sengupta, Research Scientist at IBM Research in Cambridge, as he sets up the problem mathematically, gives some insights into solving it, and connects it to important computational problems from today such as mapping the internet, understanding the power of random coin flips, and identifying evolutionary patterns to identify common ancestors of seemingly unrelated animals.  Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from Simons Foundation International.  Register at mathencounters.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles”
Thursday, August 8, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 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.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

QED, a conversation about math and math education — with Robin Wilson; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies
Thursday, August 8, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join MoMath’s 2023-2024 Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies as she welcomes Robin Wilson to the MoMath stage for an engaging conversation about math and math education.  Robin Wilson is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics in the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering at Loyola Marymount University.  His math research focuses on topology — the study of shapes that can be stretched and moved while points on the shape remain close to each other.  He also has an interest in mathematics education, where his interests have been focused on equitable teaching practices in classrooms serving students of all levels, from kindergarten through college.  Register at momath.org/qed.

Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, August 9, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 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.

Free! Family Fridays: “Tying Math and Art Together: Hands-on Fun with Mathematical Knots” with Mircea Draghicescu
Friday, August 9, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Discover the fascinating world of mathematical knots!  Join mathematician and ITSPHUN creator Mircea Draghicescu for an evening of knotty exploration as you learn the difference between regular, everyday knots and mathematical ones; solve some intriguing knot puzzles; weave paper strips into decorative balls; and tie your very own kinetic knot bracelets to take home.  It’s math, it’s fun, it’s creativity, and it’s KNOT to be missed!  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.

Extensions, MoMath’s online gifted math program: “Logic” (grades 6–12) (session 3 of 3)
Sunday, August 11, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET (online)
Students, put on your thinking cap and join MoMath’s Outreach Educator, Chaim Goodman-Strauss, online for a three-session minicourse designed to engage and challenge the brightest minds from around the country in grades six through twelve.  Chaim is one of the four researchers who most recently discovered two mathematical breakthroughs: the Hat and the Spectre.  Students will learn mathematical concepts while also benefiting from enjoying math together in small groups of talented and focused young scholars!  See eligibility requirements and register at momath.org/extensions.

Tween Primes: a discussion of Can You Crack the Code?  A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography by Ella Schwartz
Sunday, August 11, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Are you a budding mathematician between the ages of 10 and 17 who loves reading?  Would you like to make new friends your age who share your passion for mathematics and literature?  Join host and MoMath’s Distinguished Visiting Professor, Ingrid Daubechies, in August for Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens, featuring Can You Crack the Code?  A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography by Ella Schwartz.  Codes can carry big secrets!  Throughout history, lots of good guys and lots of bad guys have used codes to keep their messages under wraps.  This fun and flippable nonfiction book features stories of hidden treasures, war-time maneuverings, and contemporary hacking, as well as explanations of the mechanics behind the codes, in a style that is accessible to young readers.  Sidebars call out activities that invite the reader to try their own hand at cracking and crafting their own secret messages.  This is the first book of an exciting series that invites readers into a STEM topic through compelling historical anecdotes, scientific backup, and DIY projects!  Register at tweenprimes.momath.org.

Transformations 2024: “Games Galore” (grades 1–3)
Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Let’s play with math!  Explore the ideas behind some of your favorite and classic games.  Dive into probability, geometry, and more to discover the mathematical ideas behind familiar games such as Tic-Tac-Toe and Rock, Paper, Scissors.  Develop winning strategies while learning, laughing, and playing.  Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath!  Extended-day options are available.  Register at summercamp.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares”
Tuesday, August 13, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 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.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath (ages 6–9)
Tuesday, August 13 at 5:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Is your child interested in robotics?  Do they want to build a LEGO robot this summer, surrounded by the creative and fun atmosphere of America’s premier museum dedicated to mathematics?  This summer, members of Stuyvesant High School’s award-winning robotics team will host an eight-week intensive course at MoMath on all things LEGO robotics!  Students ages six through nine will learn to work collaboratively, think logically and mathematically to code in Scratch, design an original LEGO robot, and more!  Register at momath.org/legosummer.

Starring Math: a discussion of Radical, with Erika Tatiana Camacho and Hortensia Soto; hosted by Ingrid Daubechies
Tuesday, August 13 at 6:30 pm ET (online)
Join host and Distinguished Visiting Professor Ingrid Daubechies for an hour of engaging discussion about the film Radical and its connection to mathematics.  Ingrid will be joined by special guests and mathematicians, Erika Tatiana Camacho and Hortensia Soto.  Register at starring.momath.org.

Equilibrium, adult game night at MoMath
Thursday, August 15 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Join MoMath for a fun-filled adults-only evening of mathematically-rich games!  Whether you come alone or bring a friend, you’ll have fun 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 momath.org/equilibrium.

Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, August 16, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 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.

Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Sunday, August 18 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
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 momath.org/unlimited.

Transformations 2024: “What Are the Chances?” (grades 1–6)
Monday, August 19 through Friday, August 23 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
When something unexpected happens, is it just luck?  Sometimes events that seem random are in fact more likely than we might have thought.  From simple games to important decisions, a better understanding of chance helps us make wise choices.  Learn about probability using favorite puzzles that transcend time.  Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath!  Extended-day options are available.  Register at summercamp.momath.org.

Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring Ingrid Daubechies
Monday, August 19 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!  Join Ingrid Daubechies, MoMath’s 2023–2024 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, for this one-hour, interactive session.  Come with your own questions, or just join to listen in.  All are welcome, and no question is too basic (although plenty may be too hard!).  Register at askmath.momath.org.

LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath (ages 6–9)
Tuesday, August 20, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Is your child interested in robotics?  Do they want to build a LEGO robot this summer, surrounded by the creative and fun atmosphere of America’s premier museum dedicated to mathematics?  This summer, members of Stuyvesant High School’s award-winning robotics team will host an eight-week intensive course at MoMath on all things LEGO robotics!  Students ages six through nine will learn to work collaboratively, think logically and mathematically to code in Scratch, design an original LEGO robot, and more!  Register at momath.org/legosummer.

Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Pythagorean Puzzlers”
Wednesday, August 21, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 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.  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Mathematical Illusions, featuring Aurelio Sánchez Estévez
Wednesday, August 21, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
Impossible objects, optical illusions, puzzles, and mental magic are the order of the night at an event that will delight, amaze, and entertain.  Presented by Spanish math communicator and author Aurelio Sánchez Estévez, this evening of mathemagic will astonish you with mathematically-based examples, anecdotes, and tricks.  Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an evening of awe-inspiring mathematics.  Register at momath.org/illusions.

Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, August 23, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 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.

Transformations 2024: “Adventures in Ancient Math” (grades 1–6)
Monday, August 26 through Friday, August 30, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Journey from the dawn of mathematical thought to the first steps into the modern world.  Follow in historic footsteps, exploring and recreating inventions and artifacts from across the globe.  Mathematics come alive while you investigate civilizations through the ages.  Ancient number systems, thrilling discoveries, and intrigue await!  Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath!  Extended-day options are available.  Register at summercamp.momath.org.

LEGO Robotics Summer Program at MoMath (ages 6–9)
Tuesday, August 27, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET (in person/drop-off)
Is your child interested in robotics?  Do they want to build a LEGO robot this summer, surrounded by the creative and fun atmosphere of America’s premier museum dedicated to mathematics?  This summer, members of Stuyvesant High School’s award-winning robotics team will host an eight-week intensive course at MoMath on all things LEGO robotics!  Students ages six through nine will learn to work collaboratively, think logically and mathematically to code in Scratch, design an original LEGO robot, and more!  Register at momath.org/legosummer.

Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, August 28, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 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.  Register at mathgym.momath.org.

Senior Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic”
Wednesday, August 29, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Arithmetic is fun, but arithmetic with letters is even better!  Using the 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!  Register at seniorsessions.momath.org.

Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, August 30, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 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.

MATRIX × IMAGINARY 2024 joint conference: “The Future of Mathematics Engagement”
Saturday, August 31 to Wednesday, September 4 (Les Diablerets, Switzerland)
If you work with a math museum or want to create one; if you design, create, or operate math exhibits; or if you are involved or want to be involved in math outreach or creative math programming, then this is the conference for you!  Join us for four days of sharing, networking, and learning — plus an amazing glacier walk with views of natural formations and sweeping vistas — as we gather in Les Diablerets, Switzerland for the fifth biennial MATRIX (and third joint MATRIX x IMAGINARY conference), from August 31 to September 4.  Learn more at matrix.momath.org.

MOVES 2025 conference: “The Shapes of Math”
August 10–12, 2025 (in person)
Join MoMath in New York City for its seventh biennial conference on the Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects.  The MOVES Conference will feature dozens of talks on current research in recreational mathematics, as well as a wide variety of family-accessible mathematical activities and events.  Submissions to present at the MOVES 2025 conference are currently being accepted at moves.momath.org.

For a complete list of upcoming events, visit momath.org/calendar.

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Propose your mathematical art for display in Composite on Fifth, MoMath’s pop-up gallery along Fifth Avenue
Calling all mathematical artists!  The National Museum of Mathematics invites you to submit your original artwork ideas to be featured in Composite on Fifth, MoMath’s pop-up gallery along Fifth Avenue.  Located directly along the popular tourist corridor that stretches between the landmark Empire State Building and the iconic Flatiron Building, Composite on Fifth offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to have your work seen by people from all over the world.  Learn more at momath.org/compositeonfifth.

Take the stage at MATRIX x IMAGINARY 2024: “The Future of Mathematics Engagement”
Do you work with a math museum or want to create one?  If you design, create, or operate math exhibits; or if you are involved or want to be involved in math outreach or creative math program, then you won’t want to miss the MATRIX × IMAGINARY 2024 joint conference on “The Future of Mathematics Engagement” to be held from August 31 through September 4, hosted by the SwissMAP Research Station in Les Diablerets, Switzerland.  Registration is all-inclusive and space is very limited; register by July 15.  The deadline to apply to present has been extended, but don’t delay in submitting your proposal!  Learn more at matrix.momath.org.

Submit an abstract or activity for the MOVES 2025 Conference: “The Shapes of Math”
Join MoMath for its seventh biennial conference on the Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects, to be held in New York City from August 10 through August 12, 2025.  The MOVES conference will feature dozens of talks on current research in recreational mathematics, as well as a wide variety of family-accessible mathematical activities and events.  Submissions to present at the MOVES 2025 conference are currently being accepted at moves.momath.org.

Integrators: MoMath’s high school volunteer program (in person)
MoMath accepts a limited number of high school students for ongoing volunteer roles during summer vacation and 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.  Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024-2025 school year.  Applicants must be able to attend in-person selection interviews in August.  Learn more and apply before July 31 at integrators.momath.org.

School field trips and other educational opportunities (in person/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.  Book your MoMath experience at fieldtrips.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 traveling 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, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, Two Sigma, 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.

Transformations 2024, the summer program at MoMath (for rising 1st through 9th graders) (in person)
Rising first through ninth graders will experience the richness of mathematics with America’s premier museum dedicated to math.  Whether your child is already passionate about mathematics or just starting to explore its wonders, Transformations, the summer camp at MoMath, will expose your camper to cool areas of mathematics not covered in school and stoke the flames for a lifelong appreciation of 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.

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.

MoMath Summer Group Packages
Book a trip this summer to America’s only National Museum of Mathematics, where your group will discover the beauty of math through dynamic, hands-on exhibits and inspiring educator-led activities.  Purchase admission-only group visits at a discounted rate, or choose from trip packages offering educator-led activities and early access to the Museum.  For the ultimate experience, design your own group visit with a custom package to meet your group’s unique needs.  Whether you are a camp group, summer school, or league team, MoMath offers an enriching experience for everyone!  Learn more at summergroups.momath.org.

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 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, visit birthdays.momath.org.

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.

Let MoMath come to YOU — book an on-campus field trip or MM2GO exhibition today!
MoMath’s fully vaccinated and engaging math specialists can bring MoMath’s unique blend of enriching field trip activities and hands-on MM2GO exhibits to your campus, anywhere in the US and beyond.  Book your on-campus visit 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 momath.org/mathonthehouse.

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 momath.org/jobs for a complete list of MoMath’s exciting job and volunteer opportunities.

Featured positions:

Program Assistant (Full-Time)
MoMath is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative and coordination support to a variety of highly visible events and ongoing activities such as online and in-person classes and events, after school programs, prizes/awards, public presentations, and summer camps.

School Groups Coordinator (Full-Time)
MoMath is seeking a School Groups Coordinator with excellent administrative and communication skills to serve as the point of contact for planning and scheduling online and in-person class trips for K-12 students.

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 and discounted registration to select online programs, free access to recordings of MoMath programs, and exclusive invitations to members-only 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 join.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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