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.

Upcoming presentation

“Farm to Table Math: Play with your food and learn!”

featuring Kathleen Kavanagh

Wednesday, October 4
Presentations at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm

(in person)

When you think about where your food comes from, how to prepare it, and why it tastes good, you probably don’t think mathematics has much to do with it.  Surprise!  Join mathematician Kathleen Kavanagh — whose collaborations with farmers and passion for cooking led her to explore agriculture processes, cooking techniques, and food pairings — for a hands-on (and tasty!) exploration of the ways in which mathematics plays a role in what we eat. 

Special introduction by Suzanne Weekes, Chief Executive Officer, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM).

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

Register to attend in person

 

Photography notice

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.