MoMath March – April 2025 Upcoming Events
Dear MoMath friends,
As spring arrives, MoMath is blooming with exciting opportunities to engage with the world of mathematics in fresh and inspiring ways. Don’t miss Her Path to Math, a special program dedicated to empowering and inspiring women in mathematics. And what better way to celebrate Pi Day than with math and New York City’s favorite kind of pi, pizza? Looking for an interesting mathematical encounter? Join us in looking for gold in all the right places with Allen Butler, in marveling at the exquisite crocheted surfaces of Shiying Dong and the dynamic sculptural forms of David Press, and in unraveling the secrets of mathematical beauty with Mina Teicher. Plus, don’t miss two opportunities to enjoy live editions of Starring Math: sit back, grab some popcorn, and relax as we watch two engaging movies together this spring and then welcome the filmmakers for lively, post-screening discussions. MoMath invites you not only to discover the beauty of mathematics but to be part of a community that celebrates its power to inspire, connect, and transform. We look forward to seeing you!
If the below slate of events interests or intrigues you, excites or delights you, or inspires and encourages you, please show your support by helping MoMath transition to an exciting new home on Ladies’ Mile at 635 Avenue of the Americas. Donate $55 today and be part of building MoMath 2.0!
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| MoMath at a Glance | ||
| All times are in Eastern Time Zone (New York). | ||
| Fri, Feb 28 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sun, Mar 2 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Free! Free Play, MoMath’s free general admission hours (in person) |
| Sun, Mar 2 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Extensions: Combinatorics minicourse, featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (grades 6–12) (online) |
| Mon, Mar 3 | 6:30 pm | Free to members! The MOST program presents: Her Path to Math: The Infinite Possibilities for Women in Mathematics, a panel discussion with seven early-career female mathematicians (online) |
| Tue, Mar 4 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Thu, Mar 6 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Play Like a Mathematician: Bulgarian Solitaire” (online) |
| Thu, Mar 6 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Free! Free Play, MoMath’s free general admission hours — with extended Museum hours! (in person) |
| Thu, Mar 6 | 6:30 pm | Meet a Mathematician, hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Fri, Mar 7 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Mon, Mar 10 | 6:30 pm | Starring Math, featuring Jerry & Marge Go Large; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Tue, Mar 11 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Fractal Fascinations” (online) |
| Tue, Mar 11 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Wed, Mar 12 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free! Math Encounters: “Bayes’ Theorem: Looking for Gold in all the Right Places” featuring Allen Butler (in person) |
| Thu, Mar 13 | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm |
Celebrate the Opening of Emergent Surfaces: Studies in Tension (in person) |
| Fri, Mar 14 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Fri, Mar 14 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
Free! Family Fridays: “The Power of Pi” with Alex Kontorovich (in person) |
| Sun, Mar 16 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for middle and high school students; featuring “Rhythm, Harmony, and Form: Pop Music and the Fibonacci Sequence” with MOST Fellow Ariana Brown (in person + drop-off) |
| Mon, Mar 17 | 6:30 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring David Reimann (online) |
| Tue, Mar 18 | 6:30 pm | Free to members! The MOST program presents: How to Untwist Your Tangles: The Algebra of Braids, with Hannah Fechtner (online) |
| Wed, Mar 19 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Grids of Life” (online) |
| Wed, Mar 19 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain (grades 1–12) (online) |
| Thu, Mar 20 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm |
Equilibrium, game night for adults at MoMath (in person) |
| Thu, Mar 20 | 6:30 pm | QED, a conversation about math and math education; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Fri, Mar 21 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sun, Mar 23 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Extensions: Combinatorics minicourse, featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (grades 6–12) (online) |
| Sun, Mar 23 | 5:15 pm | Tween Primes: a discussion of Windfall by Jennifer E. Smith; hosted by David Reimann (in person) |
| Mon, Mar 24 | 6:30 pm | Volumes: a discussion of The Perfect Bet: How Science and Math Are Taking the Luck Out of Gambling by Adam Kucharski; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Tue, Mar 25 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Tue, Mar 25 | 6:30 pm | Free to members! The MOST program presents: Programming Picasso: The Art of Linear Programming, with Angela Morrison (online) |
| Thu, Mar 27 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Skipping Towards Infinity” (online) |
| Thu, Mar 27 | 6:00 pm | Free to members! Starring Math: a special in-person screening of Counted Out, featuring film director Vicki Abeles (in person) |
| Fri, Mar 28 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Fri, Mar 28 | 6:30 pm | Winners’ Circle: Meet and hear from past winners of the Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication (online) |
| Sat, Mar 29 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show; hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Mon, Mar 31 | 6:30 pm | Free to members! The MOST program presents: When the Final Boss is a Bacterium: The Mathematics of Fighting Disease, with Lora Newman (online) |
| Tue, Apr 1 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Play Like a Mathematician: Hex” (online) |
| Tue, Apr 1 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Tue, Apr 1 | 6:30 pm | Mathematics and Art: “The Art of Numbers and Number Sequences” — minicourse featuring David Reimann (in person) |
| Wed, Apr 2 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free! Math Encounters: “The Mathematics of Beauty: Unraveling the Mathematical Secrets Behind What We Find Appealing” featuring Mina Teicher (in person) |
| Thu, Apr 3 | 6:30 pm | Meet a Mathematician, hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Fri, Apr 4 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sun, Apr 6 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Extensions: Combinatorics minicourse, featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (grades 6–12) (online) |
| Sun, Apr 6 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for middle and high school students; featuring “Drawing the Line — With Math!” with MOST Fellow Angela Avila (in person + drop-off) |
| Tue, Apr 8 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Tue, Apr 8 | 6:30 pm | Mathematics and Art: “The Art of Polygons and Tessellations” — minicourse featuring David Reimann (in person) |
| Wed, Apr 9 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Tangram Teasers” (online) |
| Thu, Apr 10 | 6:30 pm | Starring Math, featuring U-571; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Thu, Apr 10 | 7:00 pm | Rubik’s Gridlock: Puzzles Play, and Fun for Families (in person) |
| Thu, Apr 10 | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm |
The AfterMath (in person) |
| Fri, Apr 11 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Mon, Apr 14 | 6:30 pm | QED, a conversation about math and math education; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Tue, Apr 15 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Tue, Apr 15 | 6:30 pm | Mathematics and Art: “The Art of Polyhedra” — minicourse featuring David Reimann (in person) |
| Wed, Apr 16 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain (grades 1–12) (online) |
| Thu, Apr 17 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Topological Tic-Tac-Toe” (online) |
| Thu, Apr 17 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
Equilibrium, game night for adults at MoMath (in person) |
| Fri, Apr 18 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sat, Apr 19 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show; hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Mon, Apr 21 | 6:30 pm | Volumes: a discussion of X,Y & Z by Dermot Turing; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Tue, Apr 22 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Luck, Magic, or Math?” (online) |
| Tue, Apr 22 | 6:30 pm | Mathematics and Art: “Generative and Algorithmic Art” — minicourse featuring David Reimann (in person) |
| Thu, Apr 24 | 6:30 pm | Calculus for Kids! Featuring Alex Kontorovich (in person) |
| Fri, Apr 25 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Fri, Apr 25 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
Free! Family Fridays: “Flexagon Secrets and Puzzles” with Ann and Ela Schwartz (in person) |
| Sun, Apr 27 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Extensions: Combinatorics minicourse, featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (grades 6–12) (online) |
| Sun, Apr 27 | 5:15 pm | Tween Primes: a discussion of Spying on Spies by Marissa Moss; hosted by David Reimann (in person) |
| Mon, Apr 28 | 6:30 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring David Reimann (online) |
| Tue, Apr 29 | 6:30 pm | Mathematics and Art: “Fractals” — minicourse featuring David Reimann (in person) |
| Wed, Apr 30 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Math in Art III: Friezes” (online) |
| Wed, Apr 30 | 6:30 pm | Starring Math: a special in-person screening of The $2 Million Lost Book of Archimedes, featuring Ben Syversen, Steven Strogatz, and Alex Kontorovich (in person) |
| Apply now | ||
| Sign up for Transformations 2025, the summer program at MoMath | ||
| Apply to the 2024–2025 Expansions gifted math program | ||
| Integrators: The MoMath High School Volunteer Program | ||
| ROOT (Real Operational Outreach Training) Program, the summer internship program at MoMath for undergraduate math (or STEM) majors (application deadline: May 7) | ||
| The Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching | ||
| The Rosenthal Prize Summer Institute | ||
| The 2025 Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication: cash prizes for teens who inspire others with their passion for math! | ||
| MOVES 2025 Conference — call for proposals: “The Shapes of Math” (August 10–12, New York City) | ||
For all upcoming events and programs at MoMath, please visit momath.org/calendar.
CONFERENCES
MOVES 2025: “The Shapes of Math” — CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Join MoMath for its seventh biennial conference on the Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects, featuring Alex Berke, Erik Demaine, Thomas Hales, and Uyen Nguyen. MOVES will be held at NYU Courant, in New York City, from August 10 through August 12, 2025. Submit an abstract or propose an activity (no later than May 1), and register for the conference at momath.org/moves.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, February 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 momath.org/folding-fridays.
Free Play — a morning of free general admission to MoMath!
Sunday, March 2, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET (in person)
During Free Play, general admission to MoMath (225 Fifth Avenue) 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. Register at momath.org/free-play.
Extensions online gifted math program: Combinatorics minicourse (grades 6–12), featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (session 4 of 7)
Sunday, March 2, 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 combinatorics minicourse designed to engage and challenge mathematically-talented students in grades 6–12 from around the country. In this course, we’ll explore the powerful tools from a branch of mathematics called combinatorics, which enable us to solve intriguing counting challenges with surprising connections. Register at momath.org/extensions.
Free to members! The MOST program presents: Her Path to Math: The Infinite Possibilities for Women in Mathematics, a panel discussion with seven early-career female mathematicians
Monday, March 3, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
In this inspiring panel discussion, seven accomplished female mathematicians and Fellows from MoMath’s Mathematics Outreach Seminar and Training (MOST) program share their unique journeys into mathematics, explore the diverse career opportunities available to math majors, and reflect on the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in STEM. Join Emily Casey, Juliann Geraci, Inga Girshfeld, Oleksandra Lymar, Uchenna Okorie, Carli Peterson, and Laura Seaberg for a frank conversation that will celebrate the resilience and innovation of women in mathematics and provide valuable insights for anyone curious about pursuing a math-focused career. This program is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division. Plus, MoMath members receive free registration to this event! (Not a member? Join today!) Learn more and register at momath.org/march25most.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3)
Tuesday, March 4, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergarteners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
Senior Sessions: “Play Like a Mathematician: Bulgarian Solitaire”
Thursday, March 6, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Join us for Bulgarian Solitaire, a simple and intriguing game first introduced by Martin Gardner in 1983. Grab a few tokens or a deck of cards and discover the mathematical elegance behind this fun and engaging puzzle. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Free Play — free general admission to MoMath — with extended Museum hours!
Thursday, March 6, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET (in person)
During Free Play, general admission to MoMath (225 Fifth Avenue) 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. Register at momath.org/free-play.
Meet a Mathematician, hosted by David Reimann
Thursday, March 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 MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach David Reimann as he welcomes special guests each month to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. Register at momath.org/meetmath.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, March 7, 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 momath.org/folding-fridays.
Starring Math, featuring Jerry & Marge Go Large; hosted by David Reimann
Monday, March 10, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
MoMath goes to the movies! Join host David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024-2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for an engaging discussion of the film Jerry & Marge Go Large. Each month, David Reimann will host an hour of discussion about a film or TV program and its connection to mathematics, either in its content or its creation. Register at momath.org/starring-math.
Senior Sessions: “Fractal Fascinations”
Tuesday, March 11, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Fractals are beautiful and mysterious objects with properties that defy the normal rules of geometry, often consisting of iterated, miniature versions of itself. Learn about the most famous fractals and what makes them so unusual. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3)
Tuesday, March 11, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergarteners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
Free! Math Encounters: “Bayes’ Theorem: Looking for Gold in all the Right Places” featuring Allen Butler
Wednesday, March 12, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (in person)
How do you find a sunken treasure ship using scientific methods? You use Bayes’ Theorem (aka Bayes’ Rule), which appears simple enough, but has far-reaching consequences. Join Allen Butler, former President and CEO of Daniel H. Wagner Associates and Treasurer of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), as he provides a little of the history behind Bayes’ Theorem, a derivation of its mathematical basis, and a description of the less formal basis where it is viewed as a form of evidential or inferential reasoning. Plus, hear the amazing story of how Dr. Butler and his company used Bayes’ Theorem in the location and recovery of the “Ship of Gold,” the SS Central America, a side-wheel steamer carrying nearly six hundred passengers returning from the California Gold Rush, which sank in a hurricane two hundred miles off the Carolina coast in September 1857. Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics. This program is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division. Register at momath.org/math-encounters.
Free! Celebrate the Opening of Emergent Surfaces: Studies in Tension
Thursday, March 13, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm ET (in person)
Celebrate the opening of Emergent Surfaces: Studies in Tension at the Museum’s Composite Gallery on Fifth on Thursday, March 13, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Meet artists Shiying Dong and David Press and experience their work firsthand. Then, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, enjoy DJ sets and dancing in the museum. This free event invites you to explore the intersections of structure, movement, and transformation — through art, music, and community. Register at momath.org/emergentsurfaces.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, March 14, 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 momath.org/folding-fridays.
Free! Family Fridays: “The Power of Pi” with Alex Kontorovich
Friday, March 14, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Family Friday is Family Pi-day this month! Many of us know pi as a funny number that goes on and on but never repeats…and that it starts with 3.14…but what does pi actually mean? What does this famous number represent, and why does it show up in so many places? And how do we know that it’s really bigger than three and smaller than four? In this special version of Family Fridays, get ready for a hands-on exploration of the meaning of pi! 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 momath.org/family-fridays.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school; featuring “Rhythm, Harmony, and Form: Pop Music and the Fibonacci Sequence” with MOST Fellow Ariana Brown
Sunday, March 16, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 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. The evening starts promptly with a special program featuring MOST Fellow Ariana Brown, “Rhythm, Harmony, and Form: Pop Music and the Fibonacci Sequence.” Mathematical patterns naturally appear everywhere — even in music! Whether it’s intentional or not, songwriters often create music in which we can find the Fibonacci sequence and the Golden Ratio. Come explore how these mathematical concepts show up in some pop songs you know. Does this increase their impact and give them more emotional power? Join us to discuss how math lends music harmony and beauty, discover that math and music aren’t so different, and hear some great songs along the way! Then, 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. Plus, enjoy boundless cookies and hot cocoa! This program is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division. Register at momath.org/unlimited.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring David Reimann
Monday, March 17, 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 David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for this one-hour, interactive session. Come with your own questions for David, 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.
Free to members! The MOST program presents: How to Untwist Your Tangles: The Algebra of Braids, with Hannah Fechtner
Tuesday, March 18, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
How can we add things that aren’t numbers? Join mathematician Hannah Fechtner to explore the tangled mathematics of braids. You might think doing math about curved strings requires advanced knowledge or complicated techniques, but it turns out that math can actually simplify the situation — we’ll create a whole new system of math based on string crossings, and never use anything more than you learned in elementary school! This program is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division. Plus, MoMath members receive free registration to this event! (Not a member? Join today!) Learn more and register at momath.org/march25most.
Senior Sessions: “Grids of Life”
Wednesday, March 19, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Join us to play the Game of Life, invented by John Conway and popularized by Martin Gardner. Widely known in the 1970s (particularly among the computing community), the Game of Life is an example of a cellular automaton (CA). Learn the rules, follow recipes, and use CA principles to generate surprising patterns. Explore simple cellular automata by creating your own infinite patterns! Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, March 19, 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. Free to register; spots are limited. Register at momath.org/math-gym.
QED, a conversation about math and math education; hosted by David Reimann
Thursday, March 20, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach David Reimann as he welcomes special guests to the MoMath stage for an engaging conversation about math and math education. Register at momath.org/QED.
Equilibrium, game night for adults at MoMath
Thursday, March 20, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm ET (in person)
Join MoMath for a fun-filled adults-only evening of mathematically-rich games! Make new friends and reconnect with old ones as you enjoy the unique evening atmosphere of the nation’s premier math museum. Register at momath.org/game-night.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, March 21, 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 momath.org/folding-fridays.
Extensions online gifted math program: Combinatorics minicourse (grades 6–12), featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (session 5 of 7)
Sunday, March 23, 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 combinatorics minicourse designed to engage and challenge mathematically-talented students in grades 6–12 from around the country. In this course, we’ll explore the powerful tools from a branch of mathematics called combinatorics, which enable us to solve intriguing counting challenges with surprising connections. Register at momath.org/extensions.
Tween Primes: a discussion of Windfall by Jennifer E. Smith; hosted by David Reimann
Sunday, March 23, from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm ET (in person + drop-off)
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 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach David Reimann for a book club discussion of Windfall by Jennifer E. Smith. Alice doesn’t believe in luck — at least, not the good kind. But she does believe in love, and for some time now, she’s been pining for her best friend, Teddy. On his eighteenth birthday — just when it seems they might be on the brink of something — she buys him a lottery ticket on a lark. To their astonishment, he wins $140 million, and in an instant, everything changes. Register at momath.org/tween-primes.
Volumes: a discussion of The Perfect Bet by Adam Kucharski; hosted by David Reimann
Monday, March 24, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join host David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for an engaging book club discussion of The Perfect Bet: How Science and Math Are Taking the Luck Out of Gambling by Adam Kucharski. For the past 500 years, gamblers — led by mathematicians and scientists — have been trying to figure out how to pull the rug out from under Lady Luck. In The Perfect Bet, mathematician and award-winning writer Adam Kucharski tells the astonishing story of how the experts have succeeded, revolutionizing mathematics and science in the process. The house can seem unbeatable; Kucharski shows us just why it isn’t. Even better, he demonstrates how the search for the perfect bet has been crucial for the scientific pursuit of a better world. Register at momath.org/volumes.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3)
Tuesday, March 25, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergarteners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
Free to members! The MOST program presents: Programming Picasso: The Art of Linear Programming, with Angela Morrison
Tuesday, March 25, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join mathematician and Mathematics Outreach Seminar and Training program Fellow Angela Morrison for an exploration of how linear programming can be applied to the creation of art and other areas of day-to-day life. This program is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division. Plus, MoMath members receive free registration to this event! (Not a member? Join today!) Learn more and register at momath.org/march25most.
Senior Sessions: “Skipping Towards Infinity”
Thursday, March 27, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Is it possible to add infinitely many things and end up with a single finite number? Sometimes, but the arithmetic of infinity obeys its own strange rules. Achilles and the Tortoise never quite mastered them! Explore this classic paradox and other surprising results that arise when considering the mathematics of infinity. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Free to members! Starring Math: a special in-person screening of Counted Out, featuring film director Vicki Abeles
Thursday, March 27, at 6:00 pm ET (in person)
Join MoMath for a special screening of Counted Out, a thought-provoking documentary that examines how perceptions of math shape power, equity, and opportunity in today’s data-driven world. Through personal stories and expert insights, Counted Out reveals how math influences everything from political polarization to economic access — and explores the potential for a more informed and inclusive future. Could rethinking who is a “math person” create new opportunities and a more equitable society? Don’t miss this compelling exploration of the transformative role math plays in shaping the present world. Plus, MoMath members receive free registration to this event! (Not a member? Join today!) Register at momath.org/starring-math.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, March 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 momath.org/folding-fridays.
Winners’ Circle: Meet and hear from past winners of the Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication
Friday, March 28, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join past winners of the Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication for an engaging panel discussion. This special event brings together honorees from 2020 through 2024 to share their experiences, offer insights into the competition, and discuss their journeys since winning the prize. Prospective applicants and educators will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable perspectives from those who have excelled in mathematical communication. Celebrate the achievements of these outstanding math communicators and be inspired by their stories. Register at momath.org/winnerscircle.
Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show
Saturday, March 29, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 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. Register at momath.org/krazy.
Free to members! The MOST program presents: When the Final Boss is a Bacterium: The Mathematics of Fighting Disease, with Lora Newman
Monday, March 31, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
What are our most effective weapons against an epidemic? How do we know? And what does that have to do with video games? Join mathematician and MOST Fellow Lora Newman to learn how mathematicians and epidemiologists think about disease spread and how mathematical models can reveal the best way to deal with an outbreak. We’ll talk about epidemiology, optimal control theory, and even how to speed-run a video game! This program is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division. Plus, MoMath members receive free registration to this event! (Not a member? Join today!) Learn more and register at momath.org/march25most.
Senior Sessions: “Play Like a Mathematician: Hex”
Tuesday, April 1, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
An engaging, abstract strategy game, Hex was invented by mathematician and poet Piet Hein in 1942, rediscovered in 1948 by the mathematician John Nash, and popularized by Martin Gardner in 1957. The game is often played on Hex boards, but it can also be played on a floor that has hexagonal tiles! Join us for an online version and discover a winning strategy for this fun and challenging game. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3)
Tuesday, April 1, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergarteners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
Mathematics and Art: “The Art of Numbers and Number Sequences” — minicourse featuring David Reimann
Tuesday, April 1, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
What do math and art have in common? More than you might think. Join MoMath’s Visiting Professor David Reimann for an engaging eight-week exploration of the fascinating connections between mathematical ideas and artistic expression. Each session stands on its own, so you can drop in for a topic that interests you or attend them all. Whether you’re drawn to patterns, curious about geometry, or just looking for a new perspective, there’s something for everyone. Numbers have hidden beauty. Explore how artists use numerical patterns in their work and what these choices reveal about the nature of mathematics. Register at momath.org/mathematicalart.
Free! Math Encounters: “The Mathematics of Beauty: Unraveling the Mathematical Secrets Behind What We Find Appealing” featuring Mina Teicher
Wednesday, April 2, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (in person)
Is beauty a universal concept that can be defined through mathematics, or is it truly in the eye of the beholder? In this engaging presentation, mathematician Mina Teicher explores this thought-provoking question, sharing examples from both nature and human-made objects. Can math be used to identify the patterns that many consider beautiful? Explore, discuss, and debate in a lively dialogue about the connection between aesthetic beauty and mathematics. Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics. This program is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division. Register at momath.org/math-encounters.
Meet a Mathematician, hosted by David Reimann
Thursday, April 3, 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 MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach David Reimann as he welcomes special guests each month to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. Register at momath.org/meetmath.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, April 4, 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 momath.org/folding-fridays.
Extensions online gifted math program: Combinatorics minicourse (grades 6–12), featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (session 6 of 7)
Sunday, April 6, 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 combinatorics minicourse designed to engage and challenge mathematically-talented students in grades 6–12 from around the country. In this course, we’ll explore the powerful tools from a branch of mathematics called combinatorics, which enable us to solve intriguing counting challenges with surprising connections. Register at momath.org/extensions.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school; featuring “Drawing the Line — With Math!” with MOST Fellow Angela Avila
Sunday, April 6, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 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. The evening starts promptly with a special program featuring MOST Fellow Angela Avila, “Drawing the Line — With Math!” Discover the math that makes self-driving cars and facial recognition possible! Join us to explore how computers process images and make choices with decision boundary lines. Together, we’ll mimic these strategies using our own objects; then we’ll look into how this technology is expanding to enhance the neural networks that power automation in various fields, especially agriculture. Then, 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. Plus, enjoy boundless cookies and hot cocoa! This program is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division. Register at momath.org/unlimited.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3)
Tuesday, April 8, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergarteners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
Mathematics and Art: “The Art of Polygons and Tessellations” — minicourse featuring David Reimann
Tuesday, April 8, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
What do math and art have in common? More than you might think. Join MoMath’s Visiting Professor David Reimann for an engaging eight-week exploration of the fascinating connections between mathematical ideas and artistic expression. Each session stands on its own, so you can drop in for a topic that interests you or attend them all. Whether you’re drawn to patterns, curious about geometry, or just looking for a new perspective, there’s something for everyone. From Escher’s impossible designs to intricate Islamic mosaics, tessellations appear across cultures and styles. Learn how shapes fit together seamlessly and the mathematical principles behind them. Register at momath.org/mathematicalart.
Senior Sessions: “Tangram Teasers”
Wednesday, April 9, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Exercise your mind and stretch your spatial reasoning while searching for solutions to fun tangram puzzles. Learn to create specific figures by combining seven polygons. If you get stuck, try another way! Discover multiple strategies to solve these classic dissection puzzles. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Starring Math, featuring U-571; hosted by David Reimann
Thursday, April 10, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
MoMath goes to the movies! Join host David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024-2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for an engaging discussion of the film U-571, the story of a US Navy crew that captures a German U-boat and its Enigma machine during World War II. Each month, David Reimann will host an hour of discussion about a film or TV program and its connection to mathematics, either in its content or its creation. Register at momath.org/starring-math.
Rubik’s Gridlock: Puzzles, Play, and Fun for Families
Thursday, April 10, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Join MoMath for an evening of hands-on puzzles and games featuring renowned game designer Imre Kökényesi. Designed for families with kids aged 4 to 10, this playful event welcomes children, parents, grandparents, and primary school teachers to explore logic and strategy through engaging challenges. Step into the world of Rubik’s Gridlock, where a puzzle box becomes a stunning art structure and a playground for the mind. No formal lessons — just pure fun, creativity, and discovery. Register at momath.org/rubiks-gridlock.
The AfterMath
Thursday, April 10, from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm ET (in person)
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.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, April 11, 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 momath.org/folding-fridays.
QED, a conversation about math and math education; hosted by David Reimann
Monday, April 14, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach David Reimann as he welcomes special guests to the MoMath stage for an engaging conversation about math and math education. Register at momath.org/QED.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3)
Tuesday, April 15, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergarteners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
Mathematics and Art: “The Art of Polyhedra” — minicourse featuring David Reimann
Tuesday, April 15, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
What do math and art have in common? More than you might think. Join MoMath’s Visiting Professor David Reimann for an engaging eight-week exploration of the fascinating connections between mathematical ideas and artistic expression. Each session stands on its own, so you can drop in for a topic that interests you or attend them all. Whether you’re drawn to patterns, curious about geometry, or just looking for a new perspective, there’s something for everyone. Step into the world of three-dimensional symmetry. Discover how artists use polyhedral forms to create striking works and explore the math that makes them possible. Register at momath.org/mathematicalart.
Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, April 16, 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. Free to register; spots are limited. Register at momath.org/math-gym.
Senior Sessions: “Topological Tic-Tac-Toe”
Thursday, April 17, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
The familiar game of tic-tac-toe becomes fun and challenging when played on alternative topological surfaces. The typical 3×3 game board is enhanced by gluing pairs of opposite edges together in various ways, making for more interesting games and mind-bending playing spaces. Participants learn to appreciate the ins and outs of these new objects as they develop strategies to master the mathematically enhanced games. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Equilibrium, game night for adults at MoMath
Thursday, April 17, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Join MoMath for a fun-filled adults-only evening of mathematically-rich games! Make new friends and reconnect with old ones as you enjoy the unique evening atmosphere of the nation’s premier math museum. Register at momath.org/game-night.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, April 18, 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 momath.org/folding-fridays.
Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show
Saturday, April 19, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 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. Register at momath.org/krazy.
Volumes: a discussion of X,Y & Z by Dermot Turing; hosted by David Reimann
Monday, April 21, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join host David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for an engaging book club discussion of X, Y & Z: The Real Story of How Enigma Was Broken by Dermot Turing. It’s common knowledge that the Enigma cipher was broken at Bletchley Park, but less is known of the an exhilarating spy story of secret documents smuggled across borders, hair-raising escapes, intense interrogations and betrayals. At the heart of it is the decisive role of Polish mathematicians and French spymasters who helped Britain’s codebreakers change the course of the Second World War.
Senior Sessions: “Luck, Magic, or Math?”
Tuesday, April 22, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
At first glance, the occurrence of an “unlikely” event might seem like luck… or magic. However, when this event occurs over and over, we have to look more closely. With a bit of math, we will see that some events, which might seem unlikely at first, have a higher probability than intuition would suggest. Learn how a clever magician can “read the minds” of an unsuspecting audience using a little knowledge of probability! Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Mathematics and Art: “Generative and Algorithmic Art” — minicourse featuring David Reimann
Tuesday, April 22, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
What do math and art have in common? More than you might think. Join MoMath’s Visiting Professor David Reimann for an engaging eight-week exploration of the fascinating connections between mathematical ideas and artistic expression. Each session stands on its own, so you can drop in for a topic that interests you or attend them all. Whether you’re drawn to patterns, curious about geometry, or just looking for a new perspective, there’s something for everyone. What happens when art meets code? From randomness to recursion, see how algorithms shape modern artistic creation and push the boundaries of human creativity. Register at momath.org/mathematicalart.
Calculus for Kids! Featuring Alex Kontorovich
Thursday, April 24, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (in person)
The basic ideas of calculus are very simple — and surprisingly accessible at young ages. Led by mathematician Alex Kontorovich, children who are proficient in fractions are invited to discover some of the exciting ideas underlying one of the greatest discoveries of the human mind. Register at momath.org/calculusforkids.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, April 25, 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 momath.org/folding-fridays.
Free! Family Fridays: “Flexagon Secrets and Puzzles” with Ann and Ela Schwartz
Friday, April 25, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
If you’ve never played with a hexaflexagon, you’re in for a treat. In this workshop, newbies will make and flex these fascinating folded puzzles, while “old hands” will learn how the solid-colored triangles on a flexagon can be shuffled and solved like a Rubik’s cube and how to create their own puzzles from blank flexagons. Ann Schwartz, coauthor of The Secret World of Flexagons, will be joined by her sister Ela, who devises creative flexagon puzzles. You may even see the debut of a totally new flexagon! 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 momath.org/family-fridays.
Extensions online gifted math program: Combinatorics minicourse (grades 6–12), featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (session 7 of 7)
Sunday, April 27, 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 combinatorics minicourse designed to engage and challenge mathematically-talented students in grades 6–12 from around the country. In this course, we’ll explore the powerful tools from a branch of mathematics called combinatorics, which enable us to solve intriguing counting challenges with surprising connections. Register at momath.org/extensions.
Tween Primes: a discussion of Spying on Spies by Marissa Moss; hosted by David Reimann
Sunday, April 27, from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm ET (in person + drop-off)
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 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach David Reimann for a book club discussion of Spying on Spies: How Elizebeth Smith Friedman Broke the Nazis’ Secret Codes by Marissa Moss, a fascinating story of a groundbreaking woman in STEM. One of the founders of US cryptology who would eventually become one of the world’s greatest code breakers, Elizebeth Smith Friedman (1892–1980) was a brilliant mind behind many important battles throughout the 20th century, saving many lives through her intelligence and heroism. Register at momath.org/tween-primes.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring David Reimann
Monday, April 28, 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 David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for this one-hour, interactive session. Come with your own questions for David, 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.
Mathematics and Art: “Fractals” — minicourse featuring David Reimann
Tuesday, April 29, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (in person)
What do math and art have in common? More than you might think. Join MoMath’s Visiting Professor David Reimann for an engaging eight-week exploration of the fascinating connections between mathematical ideas and artistic expression. Each session stands on its own, so you can drop in for a topic that interests you or attend them all. Whether you’re drawn to patterns, curious about geometry, or just looking for a new perspective, there’s something for everyone. Fractals are patterns that repeat at every scale, blurring the line between simple and complex. Dive into the mesmerizing world of fractals and their artistic applications. Register at momath.org/mathematicalart.
Senior Sessions: “Math in Art III: Friezes”
Wednesday, April 30, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Continuing in our Math in Art series is an introduction to mathematical symmetry and the seven patterns of friezes. Known for their decorative purposes and often enriched with carvings, these architectural elements have been known and used since antiquity. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Starring Math: a special in-person screening of The $2 Million Lost Book of Archimedes, featuring Ben Syversen, Steven Strogatz, and Alex Kontorovich
Wednesday, April 30, at 6:30 pm ET (in person)
Join Youtube filmmaker Ben Syversen and mathematicians Steven Strogatz and Alex Kontorovich for a Q&A following a special screening of The $2 Million Lost Book of Archimedes, a documentary tracing the dramatic 2,000-year journey of Archimedes’ lost mathematical manuscript as it vanished and resurfaced across the centuries. The document reveals that Archimedes anticipated elements of calculus nearly two millennia before Newton and Leibniz. Register at momath.org/archimedes.
SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS
MoMath field trips, in-school workshops, and other educational opportunities
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 and choose from a range of on-campus options, including MoMath educator-led workshops and MoMath’s MM2GO traveling exhibits. Learn more and book your experience at fieldtrips.momath.org.
Title I schools are eligible for free programs and field trips
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 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, the ADP Foundation, 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.
Expansions, MoMath’s gifted program to engage and challenge NYC’s brightest math students (grades 1–12)
Reinvent math class with Expansions, MoMath’s after-school gifted program. Expansions sessions are designed and delivered by MoMath’s education team to illuminate the wonders of mathematics, challenge and inspire students, and broaden mathematical horizons. With topics ranging from fractals to cellular automata, Expansions sessions 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. MoMath offers rolling admissions as limited spots become available. Learn more at momath.org/expansions.
FOR THE DEDICATED MATH FANS
Retail Pick-of-the-Month: Constantin Puzzles: The Waiter’s Tray
This puzzle takes you into the world of a waiter’s challenge, where your task is to maneuver the bottles and glasses until you can slide the tray out. The intriguing design, inspired by a bustling restaurant scene, not only offers an engaging mental exercise but also serves as a unique conversation piece. Whether you’re a puzzle enthusiast looking to test your skills or searching for a novel gift, the “Waiter’s Tray” is an excellent choice.
Organizing a team outing or class playdate? Make it fun and mathematical — come out to MoMath!
Large groups of 25 or more individuals receive discounted admission rates; visit momath.org/groupsales for details and pricing. Advance purchase and a reservation is required for all large groups.
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 momath.org/strogatzprize.
Host your birthday party at MoMath
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 to 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 momath.org/birthdays.
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.
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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.
Snowflake Symmetry: Explore the Winter Wonder of Snowflakes
Create unique paper snowflakes while uncovering the math behind their designs. Fold, cut, and reveal your design — a moment of transformation where art meets math — as you explore the winter wonder of snowflakes and discover the symmetries that shape their beauty. Participants will experiment with four-, six-, and eight-fold symmetries, creating one-of-a-kind snowflakes to take home or to leave behind as part of a growing gallery of shapes and patterns. Free with Museum admission most weekends from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Parental supervision is required for children. Visit momath.org/snowflake to learn more.
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:
Educator
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
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.
Retail Manager
MoMath is seeking an energetic, responsible, experienced individual to manage its retail operations (Additions, the shop at MoMath), comprising both the physical retail space in the Museum and its related e-commerce outlet.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Become a member
Join as a MoMath member and take advantage of an array of benefits, including: one year of free, unlimited general admission with access to MoMath’s dynamic exhibits; free access to MoMath’s extensive library of event recordings; a 10% member’s discount in Additions, the shop at MoMath; free and discounted registration to select online 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. Membership purchases are tax-deductible in part or in whole, depending on the level of membership. Learn more about membership levels and purchase your annual membership at momath.org/join.
Volunteer at MoMath
Volunteers at MoMath provide invaluable support in a variety of ways throughout the Museum, in both public-facing and internal roles.
- Do you love math and would you like to help others enjoy MoMath’s interactive suite of exhibits — and are you willing to devote two four-hour shifts each month? Apply to become a volunteer Integrator in the Museum.
- Can you occasionally assist with MoMath events, demonstrations, birthday parties, and other activities at the Museum? Join MoMath’s volunteer opportunities mailing list and help out when you can!
- Are you a professional who would like to donate your expertise and time to MoMath? MoMath welcomes your support, especially if you are an educator, administrator, videographer, or technologist.
To express interest in volunteering, email volunteer@momath.org with a brief introduction of yourself, including your interests, skills, and background.
Make a Donation
A unique and innovative institution, the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) strives to enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics as an evolving, creative, and aesthetic human endeavor. MoMath is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization; donations are tax-deductible as allowable by law. Show your support by making a tax-deductible donation today at momath.org/contribute.
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