MoMath's mix-n-mingle program for middle and high school students
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. And enjoy boundless cookies and hot cocoa!
MOST provides opportunities for students to explore engaging math with dynamic, early-career female mathematicians. To learn more about MOST, visit momath.org/most. MOST special programs are funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division.
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Upcoming presentation
Featuring a special program
“Gridlocked: Geometry under the Manhattan Metric”
with MOST Fellow Maddie Weinstein
Sunday, June 1
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
(in person+drop-off)
Unlimited on June 1 will begin promptly at 6:30 pm with a special program brought to you by the Mathematics Outreach Seminar and Training (MOST) program.
“Gridlocked: Geometry under the Manhattan Metric” featuring MOST Fellow Maddie Weinstein
Euclidean geometry assumes that the shortest path between two points is a straight line — but New Yorkers know that sometimes buildings get in the way. Join us to explore geometry under the “Manhattan metric,” where travel is restricted to a grid and four is the equivalent of pi. We will start with playful examples about a dog named Pumpkin Pi and his gridlocked companion Pumpkin Four, and end with an application to the 1854 cholera outbreak in London, a seminal event in the field of epidemiology.
This is an in-person event at MoMath on Fifth (225 Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan). By registering for the event, you agree to the Program Policies detailed below.
All students must be signed in and out by an adult chaperone. Students 16 and older with proof of ID may be granted an exception.
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Upcoming presentation
Featuring a special program
“Can You Cross Every Bridge Exactly Once? A Journey Through the Seven Bridges of Königsberg”
with MOST Fellow Elena Wang
Sunday, June 8
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
(in person+drop-off)
Unlimited on June 8 will begin promptly at 6:30 pm with a special program brought to you by the Mathematics Outreach Seminar and Training (MOST) program.
“Can You Cross Every Bridge Exactly Once? A Journey Through the Seven Bridges of Königsberg” featuring MOST Fellow Elena Wang
More than 250 years ago, people in the city of Königsberg (now Kaliningrad, Russia) asked a question about their seven bridges: Is it possible to cross every bridge in the town exactly once without retracing any steps? No one could figure out how to do it. Join us to explore how this simple puzzle led to two brand new kinds of mathematics: graph theory and topology, which help us study connections and networks. Along the way, we’ll learn how to turn real-world problems into mathematical ones, discover the power of a well-posed question, and even prove why some puzzles have no solution at all. Get ready to think like a mathematician and walk through history — without getting lost!
This is an in-person event at MoMath on Fifth (225 Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan). By registering for the event, you agree to the Program Policies detailed below.
All students must be signed in and out by an adult chaperone. Students 16 and older with proof of ID may be granted an exception.
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Perks for Parents!
Parents, drop off your teens and tweens at MoMath for a delightful evening at Unlimited and receive a discount coupon to spend on dinner at one of almost a dozen nearby restaurants from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
- Blackbarn (10% off)
- COPPA (20% off)
- Eataly (10% off)
- The Ivory Peacock (10% off)
- John Devoy’s Bar and Kitchen (10% off)
- John Doe Craft Bar and Kitchen (10% off)
- Mamazul Mexican Grill (10% off)
- MEXiCUE (10% off)
- Om Juice Bar (10% off)
- PLNT Burger (10% off)
- Tappo NYC Thin Crust Pizza (10% off)
- Wagamama (10% off)
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Program Policies
Students must be dropped off and picked up by an adult chaperone (with one exception at MoMath’s discretion): An adult chaperone (a parent, guardian, or other designated provider) must be present to sign in/out each student. The adult chaperone must provide a mobile number to be contacted in the event of an emergency during the event. Students cannot sign themselves in for the event nor self-dismiss, and curbside drop-offs and pick-ups cannot be accommodated. An exception to this policy may be granted, at MoMath’s sole discretion, to registered attendees ages 16 and older who can show proof of age with a valid photo ID. (MoMath reserves the right to revoke any exceptions previously granted at any time, should any concerns arise about the safety and security of the event and its participants or for any reason.)
This is strictly a students-only event: For the safety and security of the event attendees, only registered students and MoMath event staff and volunteers will be admitted into the Unlimited event space — there are no exceptions. For unregistered guests, a publicly accessible restroom is available in Madison Square Park, which is conveniently located across the street from the Museum. During the event, adults may stand in the lobby or leave the Museum to return no later than 8:30 pm to pick up their child(ren). If you intend to pick up your child before the event ends, it is recommended that you inform a MoMath staff member at drop-off as well as coordinate directly with your child via their mobile so that your child knows to come to the lobby at the designated time.
MoMath’s photography and media releases: By registering for this event, all participants inherently agree to the terms and conditions of MoMath’s standard photograph permission and release form. All participants of any event at MoMath must agree to these terms. If you would like to request that your child is not photographed during an Unlimited event, please discuss this at drop-off with the manager in charge. While MoMath may not be able to accommodate all requests, it is uncommon for MoMath to take event photographs of Unlimited sessions and/or we will try to not include your child in photos, if possible.
Appropriate behavior: All Unlimited students and adult chaperones are expected to exhibit good behavior and compliance with program policies to ensure a positive experience for everyone. At its sole discretion, MoMath may remove a student from the event for behavioral reasons or for noncompliance with policies and their parent/guardian will be contacted for immediate pick-up. If a student is removed from the event, for either a single event or for all future Unlimited events, no refund or credit will be issued.
In the event of an emergency: To urgently reach the Unlimited event staff during the event, you may call (520) 432-0958. For non-urgent or all other matters, please contact MoMath at (212) 542-0566 during regular business hours or email functions@momath.org.
