Math Encounters
Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation. For further information, call the National Museum of Mathematics at 212-542-0566 or email mathencounters@momath.org.
Next up
“Forbidden Symmetries:
The Fractal Beauty of Compound Symmetry Groups”
featuring Bob Hearn
Wednesday, March 8
Presentations at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET
(in person)
Symmetry is at the heart of much of mathematics, physics, and art. Join Bob Hearn, computer scientist and Gathering 4 Gardner Board Member and Program Chair, in a captivating investigation into what happens when we try to slightly generalize the traditional mathematical notion of geometric symmetry. Amazing new spaces are revealed, featuring a novel family of fractals, quasicrystals, and all manner of delightful structures. There’s also a surprising connection to puzzles. Discover what we already know and what remains mysterious in this exciting new world of “compound symmetry.”
Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation.
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Presented by the Simons Foundation and the National Museum of Mathematics.
Please note that all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.