Math Encounters

Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from Simons Foundation International.  For further information, call the National Museum of Mathematics at 212-542-0566 or email mathencounters@momath.org.

Next up

“Catch!  Exploring the art of juggling with math”

featuring Greg Warrington

Wednesday, July 12
Presentations at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET

(in person)

How do you write down a juggling pattern?  How do you use mathematics to help you create a new one?  Join mathematician and juggler Greg Warrington as he illustrates how mathematics illuminates juggling and how juggling inspires new mathematics.  Live demonstrations included!

Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from Simons Foundation International.

Register to attend in person

 

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By registering for a Math Encounters presentation, you acknowledge that you may be photographed or videotaped by Museum staff and associates and agree to abide by the MoMath General Policies for Events and Photograph Release.

Books by the speakers

We are happy to offer books edited or authored by Math Encounters speakers through our online shop.

Math Encounters available on YouTube and DVD

Math Encounters presentations are generally posted to our YouTube page within one to two months of filming.  Due to copyright issues, some presentations may not be reproduced on the internet.  Presentations posted online are also available for purchase via our online shop.  Click here to purchase yours today!

Presented by Simons Foundation International and the National Museum of Mathematics.

Please note that all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.