Upcoming Events at MoMath
Note: For the months of March – June, MoMath will close at 2:30 pm ET (New York) on the second Wednesday of the month for Math Encounters.
MoMath at a Glance
Click here to book a K–12 field trip, available online, on your campus, or at the Museum!
Click here to book MM2Go and bring MoMath exhibits to your school.
(Sponsorships available for Title I schools.)
All times are in Eastern Time (New York).
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| MoMath is open but may occasionally limit access as needed. Please check the home page for the most up-to-date information. | ||
| Building Beauty: The Harmonograph Art of Ivan Moscovich in Composite, the gallery at MoMath — a show at the intersection of engineering and art (in person/online) | ||
| Math on the House — sign up to be notified when free, last-minute seats become available for select events | ||
| Senior Sessions, educator-led sessions for mature adults (online) | ||
| Free Mind-Benders for the Quarantined!, weekly mathematical puzzles from MoMath’s puzzle master, Dr. Peter Winkler | ||
| MathPlay, MoMath’s program for preschoolers (in person) | ||
| MoMath Online: Student Sessions, educator-led sessions for students in grades pre-K to 12 exploring math from home (online) | ||
| Math Discovery, educator-led sessions for students and their families/caregivers hosted at the Museum (in person) | ||
| Derivatives, MoMath’s tour program (in person) | ||
| Exponent Fellowship for graduating math majors (in person) | ||
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| Expansions, the gifted program at MoMath for students in first grade through high school (in person) | ||
| Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication — for students 15 to 18 years old | ||
| The Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching: win 25K! | ||
| School and group visits: in-Museum or online visits to MoMath for students, educators, and groups (in person/online) | ||
| Free field trips for Title I schools: apply today for a sponsored field trip benefiting your Title I school (in person/online) | ||
| Free visits from Math Midway 2 Go for Title I schools: apply today to bring this engaging math exhibition to your school (in person) | ||
| Free educator sessions at your school: apply today to to invite one of MoMath’s expert educators to bring the joy of math directly to your Title I school (in person) | ||
| Integrators, the MoMath high school volunteer program: apply now for summer 2022 (in person) | ||
| Differentiators, the MoMath college volunteer program: apply now for the 2022–2023 school year (in person) | ||
| Sat, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 21 | 9:30 am | Mini-MOVES gathering: the math of puzzles (in person/online) |
| Sat, Feb 19 | 2:00 pm | Free with admission Mondrian 150! Mondrian Day at MoMath (in person) |
| Sat, Feb 19 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Sat, Feb 19 | 3:00 pm | Math Discovery: “Tied in Knot Theory” (for grades 4–8) (in person) |
| Sun, Feb 20 | 2:00 pm | Free with admission Cognitive Games at MoMath (in person) |
| Sun, Feb 20 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics, sixth session of an eight-week introductory course (online) |
| Mon, Feb 21 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic” (online) |
| Mon, Feb 21 to Tue, Feb 22 | Various times | MoMath Mini-Camps — (in person or online — your choice!) |
| Mon, Feb 21 | 6:30 pm | Buzzword Math: “Riemann Hypothesis” — first session in a three-part series presented by Paul Zeitz |
| Tue, Feb 22 | 4:00 pm | 2022 MoMath Masters Tournament (online) |
| Tue, Feb 22 | 8:30 pm | Masters Mini-Meta with Pete Muller (online) |
| Wed, Feb 23 | 4:00 pm | MathPlay, third session in a six-week series for pre-K students (in person) |
| Thu, Feb 24 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Tangram Teasers” (online) |
| Thu, Feb 24 | 6:30 pm | Free-to-members Space Race Mathematics: “Apollo 13: Lucky for Some?” with Kevin Bowman (online) |
| Fri, Feb 25 | 4:15 pm | Math Discovery: “Möbius Madness” (for grades 3–6) (in person) |
| Fri, Feb 25 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: a traditional animal mask (online) |
| Fri, Feb 25 | 7:00 pm | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (online) |
| Sat, Feb 26 | 3:00 pm | Math Discovery: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (in person) |
| Sun, Feb 27 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics, seventh session of an eight-week introductory course (online) |
| Sun, Feb 27 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen (online) |
| Sun, Feb 27 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Mon, Feb 28 | 6:30 pm | Buzzword Math: “P vs NP” — second session in a three-part series presented by Paul Zeitz (online) |
| Tue, Mar 1 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Topological Tic-Tac-Toe” (online) |
| Tue, Mar 1 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, Mar 1 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems, seventh session of an eight-week minicourse presented by Steven Strogatz (in person/online) |
| Wed, Mar 2 | 4:00 pm | MathPlay, fourth session in a six-week series for pre-K students (in person) |
| Thu, Mar 3 | 6:30 pm | Members-only Skipping Towards Infinity (online) |
| Fri, Mar 4 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Pythagorean Puzzlers” (online) |
| Fri, Mar 4 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: a traditional emperor and empress (online) |
| Sun, Mar 6 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics, final session of an eight-week introductory course (online) |
| Mon, Mar 7 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Fractal Fascinations” (online) |
| Mon, Mar 7 | 6:30 pm | Buzzword Math: “Quantum Computing” — final session in a three-part series presented by Paul Zeitz (online) |
| Tue, Mar 8 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, Mar 8 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems, final session of an eight-week minicourse presented by Steven Strogatz (in person/online) |
| Wed, Mar 9 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters : “Smartphone Privacy: From Fourier transforms to projective geometry and more” featuring Jelani Nelson (in person/online) |
| Thu, Mar 10 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Math Square” (online) |
| Fri, Mar 11 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: “Gift Bag” by Doris Lauinger (online) |
| Fri, Mar 11 | 6:30 pm | Free Family Fridays: “Chess Challenge” with internationally ranked chess master Alisa Melekhina (in person/online) |
| Sat, Mar 12 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Mon, Mar 14 | 7:00 pm | QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online) |
| Tue, Mar 15 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Math of the Pandemic” (online) |
| Tue, Mar 15 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, Mar 15 | 6:30 pm | Free-to-members Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Man from the Future by Ananyo Bhattacharya (online) |
| Wed, Mar 16 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Wed, Mar 16 | 4:00 pm | MathPlay, fifth session in a six-week series for pre-K students (in person) |
| Wed, Mar 16 | 6:30 pm | Exhibit Tangents: “Tracks of Galileo and Square-Wheeled Tricycle” with Paul Zeitz (online) |
| Thu, Mar 17 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Fri, Mar 18 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Hailstone Numbers” (online) |
| Fri, Mar 18 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: “Pureland Car” by Marc Kirschenbaum (online) |
| Sun, Mar 20 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: The Unteachables by Gordon Korman (online) |
| Sun, Mar 20 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Mon, Mar 21 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Dynamic Dice” (online) |
| Tue, Mar 22 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Wed, Mar 23 | 4:00 pm | MathPlay, final session in a six-week series for pre-K students (in person) |
| Wed, Mar 23 | 6:30 pm | Exhibit Tangents: “Motionscape” with Paul Zeitz (online) |
| Thu, Mar 24 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles” (online) |
| Fri, Mar 25 | 7:00 pm | Free-to-members Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (online) |
| Mon, Mar 28 | 7:00 pm | Starring Math — discussion of the film The Theory of Everything, hosted by Steven Strogatz with theoretical physicists Lisa Randall and Brian Greene (online) |
| Tue, Mar 29 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Alternative Perspectives” (online) |
| Tue, Mar 29 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Wed, Mar 30 | 6:30 pm | Exhibit Tangents: “Synchronized Spin and Tessellation Station” with Paul Zeitz (online) |
| Thu, Mar 31 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Tue, Apr 5 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Mon, Apr 11 | 6:30 pm | Desert Island Math: “Squares and Cubes” (online) |
| Tue, Apr 12 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Wed, Apr 13 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “The Lonely Runner: an unsolved mystery of mathematics” featuring Matthias Beck (in person/online) |
| Thu, Apr 14 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Calculus of Happiness by Oscar E. Fernandez (online) |
| Sun, Apr 17 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles by Martin Gardner (online) |
| Sun, Apr 17 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Mon, Apr 18 | 6:30 pm | Desert Island Math: “Shortest Distance” (online) |
| Tue, Apr 19 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Wed, Apr 20 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Wed, Apr 20 | 7:00 pm | QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online) |
| Thu, Apr 21 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Fri, Apr 22 | 6:30 pm | Free Family Fridays with Steven Strogatz (in person/online) |
| Sat, Apr 23 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Mon, Apr 25 | 6:30 pm | Desert Island Math: “Geometric Constructions” (online) |
| Tue, Apr 26 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Thu, Apr 28 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Mariel Vazquez; hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Fri, Apr 29 | 7:00 pm | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (online) |
| Mon, May 2 | 6:30 pm | Desert Island Math: “Polyhedra” (online) |
| Tue, May 3 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, May 10 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Wed, May 11 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters featuring David Reimann — details coming soon! (in person/online) |
| Mon, June 27 to Fri, Sep 2 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | 2022 Transformations, the summer camp at MoMath |
| Sun, Aug 7 to Tue, Aug 9 | TBD | MOVES, Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects — MoMath’s fifth biennial conference (in person) |
| Wed, Aug 31 to Fri, Sep 2 | TBD | MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference — Meet us in Paris! (in person) |
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College undergraduates: Apply now for the Perspectives and Differentiators college volunteer programs.
Expansions: an afternoon enrichment program for gifted math students (in person)
Reinvent math class with Expansions, MoMath’s afternoon gifted program. Featuring programs for math-loving students enrolled in first through twelfth grades, Expansions workshops are designed and delivered by MoMath’s educational team to illuminate the wonders of mathematics, challenge and inspire students, and broaden their mathematical horizons. With topics ranging from fractals to cellular automata, these afternoon classes 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 with small groups of talented and focused young scholars. MoMath is currently accepting applications for limited spots in the 2021-2022 school year. To learn more and apply, visit expansions.momath.org.
Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication — for students 15 to 18 years old
Now accepting applications
Are you a high school student who wants to share your love of math with the world? Enter this worldwide contest! Cash prizes will be awarded for compelling math communication projects, and award-winning projects will be posted online. To apply, visit strogatzprize.momath.org.
The Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching
Now accepting submissions
Designed to recognize and promote hands-on math teaching in upper elementary and middle school classrooms, the Rosenthal Prize carries a cash award of $25,000 for the single best activity, plus up to five additional monetary awards for other innovative activities. The winning teacher(s) will have the opportunity to share their innovative activities with educators around the world. To learn more and submit an entry, visit rosenthalprize.momath.org.
School and group visits (in person/online)
MoMath has almost two dozen great programs, from constructing polygons to creating Möbius strips, for school groups visiting the Museum, in person and online. 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. And as a newly available option, educators can bring MoMath activities and exhibits to your campus! Learn more and register at fieldtrips.momath.org.
Free field trips for Title I schools (in person/online)
Support for Title I schools is now available, thanks to contributions from individuals and organizations, including: Akamai Foundation, Inc.; Con Edison; Judy Gibbons and Francesco Scattone; The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts; Two Sigma; Mark Levine, the 28th Borough President of Manhattan; and New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera (2nd District). This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. To apply for a free trip (online, in person, or on your own campus) during the 2021-2022 school year, visit titleone.momath.org. Interested in sponsoring a field trip? Email donation@momath.org.
Ongoing Programs
Visit MoMath
Tickets to visit MoMath in person are now on sale at visit.momath.org. Members receive free unlimited admission and free access to many recorded events! (Not a member? Join today!) Please note that MoMath is watching the evolving health situation carefully and may limit access as needed. Please check the home page for the most up-to-date information.
Birthday parties (in person or online!)
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 the more than 40 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? Check out MoMath’s origami birthday parties, available only online — you and your guests can learn the wondrous art of paper folding from an origami expert! With your choice of customized activities, parties can be personalized for all ages of birthday boys and girls — from children through adults, from simple to complicated. For more information, please email birthdays@momath.org.
Building Beauty: The Harmonograph Art of Ivan Moscovich in Composite, the gallery at MoMath (in person/online)
This solo show includes almost three dozen original pieces of Ivan’s art — created using his custom-made (and patented) harmonograph — and explores the intersection of the mathematics of Lissajous curves with the aesthetics of beautiful art. Ivan fashioned the harmonograph, an analog drawing machine that uses pens and pendulums, to generate an incredible variety of elegantly swirling, multi-colored graphic configurations known as Lissajous patterns. First exhibited at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London in 1968, the work it produced was acclaimed as the best math art of the time. Since then, Ivan’s creations have been shown in major exhibitions in locations including Berlin, Basel, Mexico City, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco, with a renewed interest in his work in the last few years. The show includes two working harmonographs for visitors to explore how the artwork is created and make their own works to take home. Learn more at composite.momath.org.
Free Mind-Benders for the Quarantined! (online)
Reaching more than 12,000 people in more than 90 countries, Mind-Benders for the Quarantined! is a runaway hit that engages people all over the world during an unprecedented pandemic. Each Sunday, MoMath will send you a challenging mathematical puzzle from the collection of its own puzzle master, Dr. Peter Winkler. On Tuesday, you’ll receive a subtle hint; on Thursday, a serious push; on Saturday, the solution. And the next day, of course, a new puzzle. Learn more and register at mindbenders.momath.org.
MoMath comes to YOU! Visit MoMath without leaving your school campus — limited bookings available (in person)
Students and educators, are you ready for a field trip but not able to leave campus just yet? Have MoMath come to you! MoMath’s fully vaccinated, classroom-experienced educators can bring MoMath’s unique blend of enriching math activities and/or hands-on MM2Go exhibits to your campus. Learn more and book your in-school MoMath workshop today at fieldtrips.momath.org. Free visits for Title I schools available — see above!
MathPlay, MoMath’s program for preschoolers (in person)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
Math Discovery for students and their families/caregivers (in person)
Don’t miss the chance to join one of MoMath’s specially trained educators in Math Discovery, a series of hands-on classes exploring intriguing math topics. For students and their families/caregivers. Limited space available. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Senior Sessions (online)
Exercise your mental muscles in 45-minute math sessions! Join MoMath’s experienced presenters for intriguing classes on a variety of stimulating topics, including topology, puzzles, and cryptography. Enjoy the sense of discovery and challenge in these engaging, interactive activities with a collegial cohort of mature minds. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org, or give the gift of math at mathgift.momath.org.
Student Sessions for grades pre-K through 12
Ongoing, Mondays through Fridays (online)
Whether your child is already passionate about mathematics or just starting to explore its wonders, MoMath Online: Student Sessions will expose your child to cool areas of mathematics not covered in school and stoke the flames for a lifelong appreciation of mathematics. Drop-in classes guided by an experienced educator are available every weekday, and registration is always free for families in need. Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org, or give the gift of math at mathgift.momath.org.
Derivatives, MoMath’s tour program (in person)
Enjoy a new perspective on MoMath in a small group setting as you wander the Museum with an expert tour guide leading the way. Learn more at derivatives.momath.org. To request a tour, please email groupsales@momath.org with the subject line “Derivatives Tour.”
Math tutoring (in person/online)
Is your child struggling in math? We can help! MoMath is offering limited private tutoring for grades K–12. Our certified teachers have extensive experience teaching students online and in the classroom. Whether your child needs assistance with homework or exam preparation, MoMath’s instructors are ready to help. For more information, please email tutoring@momath.org.
National Museum of Mathematics Exponent Fellowship (in person)
The National Museum of Mathematics is pleased to announce a new fellowship for graduating math majors: the MoMath Exponent Fellowship program. A total of eight students from around the world will be accepted for this highly selective, year-long opportunity to work at the nation’s premier museum of mathematics. This is a paid position with competitive rates. This year’s application deadline has passed, however, rolling applications will be reviewed pending availability in the program. Learn more and apply at fellowship.momath.org.
Upcoming Events
Mini-MOVES Gathering (in person/online)
Saturday February 19 through Monday, February 21, 2022
Full conference rescheduled to Sunday through Tuesday, August 7–9, 2022
If you can’t bear the thought of waiting until August to discuss the mathematics of entertaining subjects, there’s good news for you: a Mini-MOVES gathering will take place — in person at MoMath and online — over Presidents’ Day weekend, February 19–21, 2022, to whet our appetites for the full conference in August. Socialize, collaborate, and share! At Mini-MOVES, you’ll be able to meet interesting people and make new friendships, bring your favorite puzzles to share or swap, explore the National Museum of Mathematics, and enjoy exclusive discounts at Additions, the shop at MoMath. Learn more and register at minimoves.momath.org.
Free with admission Mondrian 150! Mondrian Day at MoMath (in person)
Saturday, February 19 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Piet Mondrian’s artistic journey from the Netherlands to New York City is a story of creativity that combines the aesthetics of pure geometrical construction with the art of painting. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Mondrian’s birth, come share in the playfulness of Mondrian’s mathematical art as you discover Mondrian Blocks, an award-winning puzzle and game. A Mondrian expert will be on hand at MoMath throughout the day, ready to help you engage in some cognitively challenging puzzles enlivened by Mondrian’s unique design aesthetic. No registration required. Learn more at mondrian.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, February 19 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
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?! Learn more and register at krazy.momath.org.
Math Discovery: “Tied in Knot Theory” (for grades 4–8) (in person)
Saturday, February 19 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Join us for an introduction to the mathematical theory of knots. By tangling and untangling seemingly simple knots, discover what it means for knots to be, topologically, the same or different. Explore the types of problems that tie up the minds of knot theorists! For students in grades 4 through 8 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Free with admission Cognitive Games (in person)
Sunday, February 20 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Eager to develop your problem-solving intuition and train your mind to strategically tackle complex challenges? Try cognitive games! Mondrian Blocks and Smart Egg are two intriguingly brainy games that present a wide range of puzzling play. Join us throughout the day at MoMath to explore and play with these games, to meet a member of the design team behind the games, and to get a sneak peek at prototypes of some of the team’s newest ideas. No registration required. Learn more at cognitive.momath.org.
Bridge Basics, sixth session of an eight-week introductory course (online)
Sunday, February 20 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called “one of the world’s most popular partnership card games.” If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, MoMath is here to help. Join American Contract Bridge League accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in an eight-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for eight weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic” (online)
Monday, February 21 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Arithmetic is fun, but arithmetic with letters is even better! Using process of elimination and clever logic, we will explore fundamental properties of base-10 arithmetic in a unique and challenging way. Join us for CRYPT4R1THM3T1C! Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
MoMath Mini-Camps (in person or online — your choice!)
Monday, February 21 to Tuesday, February 22
Too cool for school: these interactive theme-based lessons and creative hands-on projects make math come alive for each and every participant! Learn more and register at minicamp.momath.org.
Buzzword Math: “Riemann Hypothesis” with Paul Zeitz (first session in a three-part series) (online)
Monday, February 21 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
You’ve undoubtedly heard some mathematical phrases without knowing what they really mean. In this three-part series, Paul Zeitz will help us explore a few of the more common mathematical “buzzwords” and try to make sense of them. No, we won’t get to the research frontier — but after attending this series, you’ll be able to more than hold your own at even the nerdiest of cocktail parties! First, we’ll tackle the Riemann Hypothesis. You’ve heard of it, and maybe even seen the mathematical statement about roots of the “zeta function,” but if you are like most people, it still makes no sense. What is the Riemann Hypothesis, why is it important, and how does it fit into the mathematics that you already understand? Learn more and register at buzzword.momath.org.
2022 MoMath Masters Tournament (online)
Tuesday, February 22
First competition round begins at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Evening program begins at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Come one, come all, for another edition of the one-of-a-kind MoMath Masters, the exciting annual competition and fundraiser. Put your thinking caps on for this fun-filled night, from the challenging competition round, to the entertaining evening program, right through to the suspenseful finals. Participate or just come to watch; a good time is had by all. Special guests include Mark Levine, the 28th Borough President of Manhattan; Grant Sanderson, the creator of 3Blue1Brown, a wildly popular YouTube channel devoted to appreciating and understanding mathematics more deeply by visualizing it; and Will Calhoun, multiple Grammy-award winning drummer for the band Living Colour. For tournament participants, the First Round of competition begins at 4:00 pm ET (New York) and ends at 5:30 pm ET (New York). For competitors and spectators alike, the evening program — featuring entertainment and the exciting, live Finals Round — kicks off at 7:00 pm ET (New York). For a special treat, support the Museum at the Integral Supporter level or higher for the opportunity to chat more personally with Mark Levine and Grant Sanderson at an exclusive pre-event meet-and-greet. Learn more and register at masters.momath.org.
Masters Mini-Meta with Pete Muller (online)
Tuesday, February 22 at 8:30 pm ET (New York)
Love doing the mini crossword in The New York Times and looking for a more intricate challenge? We have just the event for you! Join MoMath and crossword puzzle designer Pete Muller for the release of his newest mini-meta puzzle. Solve a series of minis first, then find a clue hidden in each one. Together, those clues will combine to form the final clue, unlocking the ultimate answer cleverly embedded in the final mini. The puzzle will be released online at approximately 8:30 pm, following the exciting finals round of the MoMath Masters. Small teams will work together in a race to be the first to finish. Will you be a Masters Mini-Meta champ? Join us to find out! Learn more and register at minimeta.momath.org.
MathPlay, third session in a six-week series for pre-K students (in person)
Wednesday, February 23 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Tangram Teasers” (online)
Thursday, February 24 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
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. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Free-to-members Space Race Mathematics: “Apollo 13: Lucky for Some?” (online)
Thursday, February 24 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
On April 13, 1970, when the spacecraft Apollo 13 was more than 200,000 miles from Earth heading toward the Moon, a catastrophic failure occurred. There followed a chain of events which set off the greatest rescue ever attempted in the history of mankind. Take a journey back in time as Dr. Kevin Bowman, Professor of Mathematics at the Jeremiah Horrocks Institute for Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy at the University of Central Lancashire, shows us what really happened — and why. Encounter the scientists and engineers who designed and built the spacecraft, an endeavor that pushed both humans and machines to their limits. With every decision a matter of life and death, discover how Mission Control put together a plan in their desperate attempt to save the lives of the crew of Apollo 13. Learn more and register at space.momath.org.
Math Discovery: “Möbius Madness” (for grades 3–6) (in person)
Friday, February 25 at 4:15 pm ET (New York)
Join us to construct fascinating topological objects such as Möbius bands, discovering their fundamental patterns and structures. Through hands-on activities, uncover the surprising properties hidden around every twist and turn! For students in grades three through six and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, February 25 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Origami masks have lots of character and many have been created over the years. This week, fold a traditional animal mask. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (online)
Friday, February 25 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Prepare a snack, log on from home, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying uniquely mathematical games, hosted by the nation’s only Museum of Math. Learn more and register at equilibrium.momath.org.
Math Discovery: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (in person)
Saturday, February 26 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Shapes are all around us and form the basic building blocks of modern life. Using wooden squares, rectangles, rhombi, trapezoids, and hexagons, discover how shapes are different from each other and how mathematicians identify and name them. Through games and interactive activities, explore geometrical symmetries and how to construct polygons with many sides, including the tetracontakaihexagon! For students in grades pre-K through 2 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Bridge Basics, seventh session of an eight-week introductory course (online)
Sunday, February 27 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called “one of the world’s most popular partnership card games.” If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, MoMath is here to help. Join American Contract Bridge League accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in an eight-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for eight weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen (online)
Sunday, February 27 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Enjoy the story of a 12-year-old who starts out mowing lawns for customers and ends up learning about the stock market and “the beauty of capitalism.” Supply and demand, labor diversification, and wealth distribution play into this engaging tale as the young tween develops an interesting friendship with a neighboring stockbroker — and earns plenty of profit in the process. Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, February 27 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities, interactive social games, and great music, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Learn more and register at unlimited.momath.org.
Buzzword Math: “P vs NP” with Paul Zeitz (second session in a three-part series) (online)
Monday, February 28 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
You’ve undoubtedly heard some mathematical phrases without knowing what they really mean. In this three-part series, Paul Zeitz will help us explore a few of the more common mathematical “buzzwords” and try to make sense of them. No, we won’t get to the research frontier — but after attending this series, you’ll be able to more than hold your own at even the nerdiest of cocktail parties! In this session, we’ll tackle P vs NP. You may have heard that this is one of the thorniest and most consequential problems in all of mathematics, and that its resolution would instantly change the way we think about computation. Why is “computation” important, and what do those letters actually mean? Learn more and register at buzzword.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Topological Tic-Tac-Toe” (online)
Tuesday, March 1 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
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. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, March 1 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Math Gems, seventh session of an eight-week minicourse (in person/online)
Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
MathPlay, fourth session in a six-week series for pre-K students (in person)
Wednesday, March 2 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
Members-only Skipping Towards Infinity (online)
Thursday, March 3 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
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 and unexpected results that arise when considering the mathematics of infinity. Learn more and register at infinity4members.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Pythagorean Puzzlers” (online)
Friday, March 4 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
The Pythagorean theorem is one of the most important results in all of mathematics. There are more than 120 geometric proofs currently known! Explore geometric proofs in this hands-on workshop based on MoMath’s Time Tables puzzler. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, March 4 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
March 3rd in Japan is Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day). Learn how to fold a traditional emperor and empress and learn a bit about the display they’d be part of for this occasion. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Bridge Basics, final session of an eight-week introductory course (online)
Sunday, March 6 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called “one of the world’s most popular partnership card games.” If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, MoMath is here to help. Join American Contract Bridge League accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in an eight-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for eight weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Fractal Fascinations” (online)
Monday, March 7 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Fractals are beautiful and mysterious objects with properties that defy the normal rules of geometry, often consisting of iterated, miniature versions of themselves. Learn about the most famous fractals and what makes them so unusual. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Buzzword Math: “Quantum Computing” with Paul Zeitz (third session in a three-part series (online)
Monday, March 7 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
You’ve undoubtedly heard some mathematical phrases without knowing what they really mean. In this three-part series, Paul Zeitz will help us explore a few of the more common mathematical “buzzwords” and try to make sense of them. No, we won’t get to the research frontier — but after attending this series, you’ll be able to more than hold your own at even the nerdiest of cocktail parties! In this session, we’ll tackle quantum computing. At the intersection of math, physics, and computer science, it’s a breakthrough that has almost happened. Like P vs NP, it could change the universe. How? Learn more and register at buzzword.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, March 8 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Math Gems, final session of an eight-week minicourse (in person/online)
Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “Smartphone Privacy: From Fourier transforms to projective geometry and more” featuring Jelani Nelson (in person/online)
Wednesday, March 9 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Many of us use smartphones and rely on tools like auto-complete and spelling auto-correct to make using these devices more pleasant, but building these tools creates a conundrum. On the one hand, machine-learning algorithms require data to “learn,” but on the other hand, who among us is willing to send a carbon copy of all our text messages to phone manufacturers to provide that data? Join UC Berkeley computer scientist and engineer Jelani Nelson as he shares how mathematics can be used to construct schemes that, perhaps paradoxically, provably maintain user privacy while still allowing such machine-learning algorithms to learn from our data. Special introduction by Christos Papadimitriou, Donovan Family Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University and author of Logicomix: An epic search for truth. Learn more and register for free at mathencounters.org.
Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Math Square” (online)
Thursday, March 10 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
The interactive Math Square floor is the centerpiece of the Museum’s lower level, and among its varying programs is a Voronoi diagram, which creates colorful polygons under your feet. Learn exciting details about this Museum exhibit and also how to make your very own Voronoi diagram. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, March 11 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
This week, fold “Gift Bag” by Doris Lauinger. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Free Family Fridays: “Chess Challenge” with Alisa Melekhina (in person/online)
Friday, March 11 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
A chess board is full of mathematical secrets and surprises! Join Alisa Melekhina, internationally ranked chess master and world team championship gold medalist, for an evening exploring the mathematical properties of chess. Whether you are a chess or math beginner or you’re already a whiz, the whole family will be able to participate in a puzzle competition involving geometric and coordinate-based chess challenges. You will also hear from Alisa, now a practicing corporate litigator, about her journey as a young, female chess player competing at the highest levels through scholastic and international competitions. Chess boards will be set up for casual play during the event. Join us for an engaging chess-filled evening to challenge, chat, and enjoy! 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. Learn more and register at familyfridays.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, March 12 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
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?! Learn more and register at krazy.momath.org.
QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Monday, March 14 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Parents, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an hour of math learning, designed with you in mind. Starting with the basics, we’ll explore — and learn to leap right over — some of the most common stumbling blocks in K–12 math. Anything that you or your child ever found confusing is fair game! Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Math of the Pandemic” (online)
Tuesday, March 15 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Pandemics affect individuals and groups differently. Explore how individual choices may determine, for example, the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic in the population. Get a glimpse of game theory, a branch of mathematics that provides us with the tools to understand and analyze these important interactions. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, March 15 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Free-to-members Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Man from the Future by Ananyo Bhattacharya (online)
Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Volumes continues! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz and author Ananyo Bhattacharya for an online discussion of Ananyo’s The Man from the Future. The Man from the Future is a biography of one of the most fascinating and visionary thinkers in the history of mathematics: John von Neumann, who was born in Budapest in 1903 and went on to astonish the world with foundational insights into quantum mechanics, atomic warfare, Cold War politics, game theory, and even evolutionary biology. His Princeton colleagues believed he had the fastest brain in all humanity, and from his deathbed he revealed theories of how all limitations on human — and mechanical — computational powers might be overcome. Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, March 16 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
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. Learn more and register at workout.momath.org.
MathPlay, fifth session in a six-week series for pre-K students (in person)
Wednesday, March 16 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
Exhibit Tangents: “Tracks of Galileo and Square-Wheeled Tricycle” (online)
Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In the months before the pandemic, Professor Paul Zeitz led several after-hours “deep dives,” focusing intently on one or two MoMath exhibits to really understand the underlying mathematics. This three-part series now brings the same engaging program to those who cannot easily visit the Museum. Whether you’ve seen the exhibits in person or not, the magic of computer simulations will expose the beautiful mathematics that powers some of MoMath’s most popular exhibits. Tracks of Galileo and the Square-Wheeled Tricycle are so popular among visitors that it can be difficult to get near them in the Museum, but in the quiet of your home, you can discover the classical curves that govern the very different phenomena behind these two exhibits. Learn more and register at tangents.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, March 17 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
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! MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Steven Strogatz, will host this one-hour, online session. Learn more and register at askmath.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Hailstone Numbers” (online)
Friday, March 18 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Hail is formed when ice repeatedly travels up and down within a cloud, growing and shrinking until its mass is steady enough to fall to the ground as hail. Hailstone numbers are repeated patterns of numbers with the same property. They increase and decrease sporadically according to a set rule until they finally plummet in size and eventually become the number 1. These number sequences are easy to create but often impossible to fully understand. Come learn what these numbers are, why they are so mystifying, and how they might just represent the next big breakthrough in mathematics. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, March 18 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
You can cruise into spring in this “Pureland Car” by Marc Kirschenbaum. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: The Unteachables by Gordon Korman (online)
Sunday, March 20 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
The Unteachables are a notorious class of misfits, delinquents, and academic train wrecks. There’s Aldo, with anger management issues; Parker, who can’t read; Kiana, who doesn’t even belong in the class — or any class; and Elaine (rhymes with pain). The Unteachables have been removed from the student body and isolated in Room 117. Their teacher is Mr. Zachary Kermit, the most burned-out teacher in all of Greenwich. He was once a rising star, but his career was shattered by a cheating scandal that still haunts him. After years of phoning it in, he is finally one year away from early retirement. But the superintendent has a plan to torpedo that idea — and it involves assigning Mr. Kermit to the Unteachables. Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, March 20 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities, interactive social games, and great music, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Registration coming soon. Learn more at unlimited.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Dynamic Dice” (online)
Monday, March 21 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
What is the probability of rolling a given sum with a pair of standard dice? Explore how to determine that probability and then challenge yourself to find a different way to number the dice to get the very same probabilities. Come roll the dice! Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, March 22 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
MathPlay, final session in a six-week series for pre-K students (in person)
Wednesday, March 23 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
Exhibit Tangents: “Motionscape” (online)
Wednesday, March 23 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In the months before the pandemic, Professor Paul Zeitz led several after-hours “deep dives,” focusing intently on one or two MoMath exhibits to really understand the underlying mathematics. This three-part series now brings the same engaging program to those who cannot easily visit the Museum. Whether you’ve seen the exhibits in person or not, the magic of computer simulations will expose the beautiful mathematics that powers some of MoMath’s most popular exhibits. This slick virtual-reality game is often crowded with young visitors who may not know that the exhibit is actually a beautiful exploration of calculus. Learn why! Learn more and register at tangents.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles” (online)
Thursday, March 24 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Come discover mathematical rep-tiles, geometric shapes that can tile into repetitions of themselves. Learn about scaling, special tessellations, and mathematical proofs, while solving fun rep-tiles puzzles. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Free-to-members Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (online)
Friday, March 25 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Prepare a snack, log on from home, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying uniquely mathematical games, hosted by the nation’s only Museum of Math. Learn more and register at equilibrium.momath.org.
Starring Math — discussion of the film The Theory of Everything, hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Monday, March 28 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an hour of discussion. Each month, you’ll watch the featured film at your convenience, then join Steve and his special guests, who will take us deeper into the making of the film, the math in it, or the true stories of the mathematicians themselves. The series continues with a discussion of The Theory of Everything. Set at the University of Cambridge, this passionate, galaxy-spanning tale details the life and work of legendary physicist Stephen Hawking: from his excellence in math and theoretical physics to his inquiries into black holes and the origins of the universe. It is also the story of his long battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and his romance with the author and teacher Jane Wilde, to whom he was married for thirty years and on whose memoir the film is based. Steve is joined by special guests Lisa Randall and Brian Greene. Lisa is a theoretical physicist and the Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor at Harvard University, where she researches particle physics and cosmology, and the best-selling author of several books aimed at the general public, including Warped Passages and Knocking on Heaven’s Door. Brian is a theoretical physicist at Columbia University, known for his work in string theory and cosmology and for such best-selling popular books as The Elegant Universe and Fabric of the Cosmos. Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Alternative Perspectives” (online)
Tuesday, March 29 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Recently featured in MoMath’s Composite gallery, artist Anton Bakker’s work will take you on a journey into a world of mathematical beauty with an added twist: a change in perspective seems to change the very reality of the object before us. Lines, curves, knots, spirals, Möbius strips, optical illusions, and fractals — all are explored in this highly engaging virtual tour. Discover these stunning sculptures and try your own hands-on activities! Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, March 29 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Exhibit Tangents: “Synchronized Spin and Tessellation Station” (online)
Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In the months before the pandemic, Professor Paul Zeitz led several after-hours “deep dives,” focusing intently on one or two MoMath exhibits to really understand the underlying mathematics. This three-part series now brings the same engaging program to those who cannot easily visit the Museum. Whether you’ve seen the exhibits in person or not, the magic of computer simulations will expose the beautiful mathematics that powers some of MoMath’s most popular exhibits. The beautiful Synchronized Spin exhibit is part of John Edmark’s magical Blooms series. When his sculptures spin under a strobe light, they seem to mutate in hypnotic ways. Just a few steps away are the fun tessellation magnets, usually crowded with visitors. What is the connection between these two exhibits? Learn more and register at tangents.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Thursday, March 31 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
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 Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, April 5 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Desert Island Math: “Squares and Cubes” (online)
Monday, April 11 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Imagine you are stranded on a desert island with just pencil and paper — and one mathematical concept to explore. Your goal? To discover as much as you can about that topic. Join mathematician Paul Zeitz in an adventure combining mindfulness and play as we take a single, simple mathematical idea and look at it from as many perspectives as possible. The operation of squaring — that is, multiplying a number by itself — may seem mundane — but nothing is mundane when you really focus on it. Join us to see how a few very innocent questions about squaring (and possibly cubing) take us beyond simple arithmetic into surprising branches of mathematics. Even alone on an island (or during a pandemic), you will never be bored as long as you have math and your imagination! These sessions are geared for beginners, but will also contain food for thought for experts. Learn more and register at desert.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, April 12 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “The Lonely Runner: an unsolved mystery of mathematics” featuring Matthias Beck (in person/online)
Wednesday, April 13 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
The Lonely Runner Conjecture is an (in)famous open problem in combinatorial number theory: if n runners with different (constant) speeds move around a circular track of length 1, then for each runner there will be a time when they have distance at least 1/n to the others. How did this problem come about, how is it related to the approximation of real numbers by rationals, and how can we visualize this problem using two- or three-dimensional shapes? Join mathematician Matthias Beck as we explore this fascinating mathematical mystery. Learn more and register for free at mathencounters.org.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Calculus of Happiness by Oscar E. Fernandez (online)
Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Volumes continues! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an online discussion of The Calculus of Happiness by Oscar Fernandez. What’s the best diet for overall health and weight management? How can we change our finances to retire earlier? How can we maximize our chances of finding our soul mate? In The Calculus of Happiness, Oscar Fernandez shows us that math yields powerful insights into health, wealth, and love. Using only high-school-level math (precalculus with a dash of calculus), Fernandez guides us through several surprising results, including an easy rule of thumb for choosing foods that lower our risk for developing diabetes, simple “all-weather” investment portfolios with great returns, and math-backed strategies for achieving financial independence and searching for our soul mate. Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles by Martin Gardner (online)
Sunday, April 17 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Over a period of 25 years as author of the Mathematical Games column for Scientific American, Martin Gardner devoted a column every six months or so to short math problems or puzzles. The present volume contains a rich selection of 70 of the best of these brainteasers, in some cases including references to new developments related to the puzzle. Now enthusiasts can challenge their solving skills and rattle their egos with such stimulating mind-benders as The Returning Explorer, The Mutilated Chessboard, Scrambled Box Tops, The Fork in the Road, Bronx vs. Brooklyn, and 64 other problems involving logic and basic math. Solutions are included. Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, April 17 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities, interactive social games, and great music, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Registration coming soon. Learn more at unlimited.momath.org.
Desert Island Math: “Shortest Distance” (online)
Monday, April 18 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Imagine you are stranded on a desert island with just pencil and paper — and one mathematical concept to explore. Your goal? To discover as much as you can about that topic. Join mathematician Paul Zeitz in an adventure combining mindfulness and play as we take a single, simple mathematical idea and look at it from as many perspectives as possible. Even alone on an island (or during a pandemic), you will never be bored as long as you have math and your imagination! These sessions are geared for beginners, but will also contain food for thought for experts. We all know that “the shortest distance between two points is a straight line,” but that’s only true if the points lie on a two-dimensional plane and there are no other constraints. What if they don’t line on a plane? Or what if there are obstructions? Delve deeply into a few such situations and learn a bit about optimization and non-Euclidean geometries in the process. Learn more and register at desert.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, April 19 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, April 20 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
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. Learn more and register at workout.momath.org.
QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Wednesday, April 20 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Parents, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an hour of math learning, designed with you in mind. Starting with the basics, we’ll explore — and learn to leap right over — some of the most common stumbling blocks in K–12 math. Anything that you or your child ever found confusing is fair game! Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, April 21 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
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! MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Steven Strogatz, will host this one-hour, online session. Learn more and register at askmath.momath.org.
Free Family Fridays with Steven Strogatz (in person/online)
Friday, April 22 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
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. Registration coming soon. Learn more at familyfridays.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, April 23 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
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?! Registration coming soon. Learn more at krazy.momath.org.
Desert Island Math: “Geometric Constructions” (online)
Monday, April 25 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Imagine you are stranded on a desert island with just pencil and paper — and one mathematical concept to explore. Your goal? To discover as much as you can about that topic. Join mathematician Paul Zeitz in an adventure combining mindfulness and play as we take a single, simple mathematical idea and look at it from as many perspectives as possible. Even alone on an island (or during a pandemic), you will never be bored as long as you have math and your imagination! These sessions are geared for beginners, but will also contain food for thought for experts. It’s time to get out some paper, a pencil, and the best compass you own (computer simulations are OK, too!). Enter the ancient and serene world of traditional geometric constructions, where we are only allowed two tools: a compass to draw circles and a straightedge to draw lines. Keeping our toolbox small in no way constrains our imagination: we can do amazing things with these two tools — even if they are “broken!” Learn more and register at desert.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, April 26 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Mariel Vazquez, hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Thursday, April 28 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. In April, meet Mariel Vazquez. Mariel Vazquez is an award-winning professor at UC Davis who is jointly affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. She studies how DNA can get itself tied up in knots and then untie itself. In 2020, she was elected a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society for her outreach efforts and research at the intersection of topology and molecular biology, and for her service to the mathematical community, in particular to underrepresented groups. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (online)
Friday, April 29 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Prepare a snack, log on from home, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying uniquely mathematical games, hosted by the nation’s only Museum of Math. Registration coming soon. Learn more at equilibrium.momath.org.
Desert Island Math: “Polyhedra” (online)
Monday, May 2 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Imagine you are stranded on a desert island with just pencil and paper — and one mathematical concept to explore. Your goal? To discover as much as you can about that topic. Join mathematician Paul Zeitz in an adventure combining mindfulness and play as we take a single, simple mathematical idea and look at it from as many perspectives as possible. Even alone on an island (or during a pandemic), you will never be bored as long as you have math and your imagination! These sessions are geared for beginners, but will also contain food for thought for experts. Why study polyhedra? Because it‘s fun to build things! But also, because simple 3-D objects like polyhedra are right at the edge of what human brains can imagine. The jump from 2-D polygons to 3-D polyhedra can inspire us to think about even higher dimensions. As we explore polyhedra, we will frequently ask, “What does it have to do with the 2-D world that we understand well?,” and “How can we use this to jump into the 4th dimension?” Learn more and register at desert.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, May 3 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, May 10 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters featuring David Reimann (in person/online)
Wednesday, May 11 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation. Details and registration coming soon. Learn more at mathencounters.org.
Transformations 2022, the summer camp at MoMath (in person)
Monday, June 27 through Friday, September 2
Thinking about summer 2022 already? So is MoMath! At Transformations, the summer camp at MoMath, students in grades one through nine will experience the richness of mathematics in America’s only museum dedicated to math. Through full-body interactive activities, hands-on education sessions, and creative projects, math will come alive for each and every participant. Learn more and register at summercamp.momath.org.
MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference in Paris (in person)
Wednesday, August 31 through Friday, September 2, 2022
MoMath is pleased to announce that it is joining forces with Institut Henri Poincaré and the IMAGINARY team to bring you MATRIX x IMAGINARY 2021 on the future of mathematics engagement. Mark your calendars now for three days of sharing, networking, and learning as we gather for the fourth biennial MATRIX conference in Paris. Registration coming soon. Learn more at matrix.momath.org.
Math on the House — mailing list; sign up to be notified about FREE programs
MoMath is pleased to offer Math on the House, a mailing list for valued Museum patrons to receive free, last-minute tickets for select events, when space is available. To subscribe, visit mathonthehouse.momath.org.
Perspectives: The MoMath Summer College Volunteer Program
Each summer, MoMath offers Perspectives, a volunteer program for college undergraduates. Students who complete Perspectives learn what it takes to operate a successful business and are exposed to a variety of interesting programs, lectures, and people. The expected commitment is five days per week for eight to twelve weeks, typically including assignments on the floor of the Museum, in the retail shop, and in MoMath’s administrative office. Perspectives is an unpaid volunteer program. MoMath is currently accepting applications for summer 2022 and will be admitting candidates on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply at perspectives.momath.org.
Differentiators: The MoMath School-Year College Volunteer Program (in person)
MoMath is seeking a limited number of college undergraduates for ongoing volunteer roles interacting with visitors on the floor of the Museum. This is a unique chance to improve your interpersonal and communication skills, explore mathematical concepts, and make valuable new connections. MoMath student docents train with professional educators, interpreters, and managers. Participation in the school-year program currently requires a commitment of one day (or two half-days) per week, generally Fridays through Mondays. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply at differentiators.momath.org.
Integrators: The MoMath High School Volunteer Program (in person)
MoMath accepts a limited number of high school students for ongoing volunteer roles during summer vacation and/or the academic year. The Integrators program offers a chance to improve interpersonal and communication skills, explore mathematical concepts, and learn valuable skills. MoMath Integrators interact with visitors (on the Museum floor or online) and train with professional educators, interpreters, and managers. Students who participate during summer vacation commit five days per week. During the school year, the commitment is approximately one day per week, typically a Saturday or Sunday, from September through June. Apply now for summer 2022. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply at volunteers.momath.org.
Other volunteer opportunities
MoMath welcomes volunteers who provide valuable support in a variety of individual ways across the Museum, in both public-facing and internal roles. Assist with check-in and registration for Museum programs, interact with visitors at MoMath events and demonstrations, and more! MoMath also benefits from professionals who generously donate their expertise and time as educators, administrators, and technologists. To apply, please email the following materials to volunteer@momath.org with a subject line that includes “Volunteer” and your name: a cover letter that describes your background and how you might contribute; your résumé, including grade point averages; and a freshly written 150- to 500-word statement describing your views on mathematics or a life experience you have had related to mathematics.
Summations: MoMath’s homeschool program
Homeschool students can experience the excitement of a MoMath field trip! With the Summations program, homeschoolers can spend the afternoon learning about the math behind MoMath’s engaging interactive exhibits or participating in an exploratory, hands-on classroom experience along with other homeschool families. Learn more at summations.momath.org.
Events, birthday parties, and more
Looking to host a one-of-a-kind event where your guests can interact with more than 40 engaging exhibits? Enter a world of mathematical intrigue, but don’t worry — amidst all the activity, there is plenty of space for gala-worthy dinners, over-the-top birthday bashes, laser-cutting parties, and bar/bat mitzvahs. Who knew math could be this much fun? Email programservices@momath.org for more information.
Beautiful Math
See what mathematicians think is beautiful about mathematics at beautiful.momath.org.
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Become a member today and take advantage of exciting and engaging math programs for all ages. Visit momath.org/join to become a member and receive unlimited access to MoMath’s innovative exhibits, plus discounts for select programs and for products in Additions, the shop at MoMath. Members also receive free registration to select online programs, free access to recordings of MoMath programs, and exclusive invitations to members-only online events. Become a premium member and receive early notices, special invitations to exclusive MoMath member events, discounts on birthday parties, and more. Join now and take advantage of MoMath’s low rates. To learn more about long-term memberships, call 212-542-0566.
We need you!
Interested in volunteering on the Museum floor? If you love math, would like to help others enjoy MoMath’s interactive suite of exhibits, and are willing to do two four-hour shifts each month, please send an email to jobs@momath.org with the subject line “MoMath integrator.” Please include a cover letter, your current résumé, and a newly-written essay that, in approximately 150 to 500 words, describes an experience that shaped your love of mathematics.
We hope to see you at MoMath!
