Upcoming Events at MoMath
Note: Through August, MoMath will close at 2:30 pm ET (New York) on the second Wednesday of the month for Math Encounters.
MoMath at a Glance
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(Sponsorships available for Title I schools.)
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Celebrate MoMath’s 10th birthday! Donate to MoMath in powers of ten (dimes, ten dollars, one hundred dollars, etc.) to celebrate ten years of MoMath — in person at Additions, the shop at MoMath, or online. | |
| Traces, revealing the stunning hidden patterns of moving objects, in Composite, the gallery at MoMath (in person) | ||
| PuzzleTime with MoMath and MathPickle — a puzzle series for students through adults (online) | ||
| Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (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) | ||
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| Expansions, the gifted program at MoMath for students in first grade through high school (in person) | ||
| 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 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 fall 2022 (in person) | ||
| Wed, Jun 15 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Wed, Jun 15 | 4:15 pm | Student Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Math Square” (for grades 2–6) (online) |
| Wed, Jun 15 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of Journey to the Edge of Reason by Stephen Budiansky (online) |
| Thu, Jun 16 | 3:00 pm | Student Sessions: “Hailstone Numbers” (for grades 3–6) (online) |
| Thu, Jun 16 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Jun 16 | 4:15 pm | Math Discovery: “Secrets of Telling Secrets” (for grades 3–6) (in person) |
| Fri, Jun 17 | 4:15 pm | Student Sessions: “Ghostly Graphs” (for grades 1–4) (online) |
| Fri, Jun 17 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: “Praying Mantis” by Shoko Aoyagi (online) |
| Sun, Jun 19 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: The Complete Book of Holograms: How They Work and How to Make Them by Joseph E. Kasper and Steven A. Feller (online) |
| Sun, Jun 19 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Mon, Jun 20 | 6:00 pm | Members-only Let’s Get Pickled! Join Gordon Hamilton (“Gord!”) for an evening of intellectual challenge (online) |
| Tue, Jun 21 | 8:00 am | Free MoMath’s Solstice Sundial — celebrate the summer solstice with this drop-in event at Flatiron Plaza (in person) |
| Tue, Jun 21 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Fri, Jun 24 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Topological Tic-Tac-Toe” (online) |
| Fri, Jun 24 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: “Notebook” by Roberto Gretter (online) |
| Fri, Jun 24 | 7:00 pm | Free-to-members Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (online) |
| Sat, Jun 25 | 12:00 pm | Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person) |
| Mon, Jun 27 to Fri, Sep 2 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | 2022 Transformations, the summer camp at MoMath for rising 1st to 9th graders (in person) |
| Tue, Jun 28 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic” (online) |
| Tue, Jun 28 | 6:30 pm | Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online) |
| Wed, Jun 29 | 7:00 pm | Starring Math — discussion of the film Beautiful Young Minds, hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Jun 30 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Angela Tabiri; hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Sun, Jul 3 | 12:00 pm | Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person) |
| Tue, Jul 5 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, Jul 5 | 6:30 pm | Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online) |
| Wed, Jul 6 | 4:00 pm | Fun and Games with Steve (in person/online) |
| Wed, Jul 6 | 6:30 pm | Family Math Show (in person/online) |
| Thu, Jul 7 | 3:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Math Square” (online) |
| Sat, Jul 9 Sun, Jul 10 |
12:00 pm | Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person) |
| Mon, Jul 11 | 3:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Alternative Perspectives” (online) |
| Mon, Jul 11 | 4:30 pm | Modular Mondays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Mon, Jul 11 | 6:30 pm | Ideas of Calculus in Islam and India with Steven Strogatz (in person/online) |
| Tue, Jul 12 | 6:30 pm | Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online) |
| Wed, Jul 13 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “Error-Correcting Codes: The Mathematics of Communication” featuring Nathan Kaplan (in person/online) |
| Thu, Jul 14 | 7:00 pm | Free-to-members QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online) |
| Fri, Jul 15 | 6:30 pm | Free Family Fridays: “Domino Art: Design, Build, and Topple!” with Lily Hevesh (in person/online) |
| Sat, Jul 16 Sun, Jul 17 |
12:00 pm | Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person) |
| Mon, Jul 18 | 4:30 pm | Modular Mondays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Mon, Jul 18 | 6:30 pm | Ideas of Calculus in Islam and India with Steven Strogatz (in person/online) |
| Tue, Jul 19 | 6:30 pm | Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online) |
| Wed, Jul 20 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Wed, Jul 20 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Jazz of Physics by Stephon Alexander (online) |
| Thu, Jul 21 to Sat, Jul 23 | The Rosenthal Prize Summer Institute: learn about past prize-winning lessons and prepare to apply for the Prize in 2023 in this expenses-paid NYC seminar program (in person) | |
| Thu, Jul 21 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Fri, Jul 22 | 3:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Luck, Magic, or Math?” (online) |
| Sat, Jul 23 | 12:00 pm | Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person) |
| Sat, Jul 23 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Mon, Jul 25 | 4:30 pm | Modular Mondays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Mon, Jul 25 | 6:30 pm | Ideas of Calculus in Islam and India with Steven Strogatz (in person/online) |
| Tue, Jul 26 | 3:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Math of the Pandemic” (online) |
| Tue, Jul 26 | 5:30 pm | Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online) |
| Tue, Jul 26 | 7:00 pm | Free-to-members Starring Math — discussion of the film The Proof, hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Wed, Jul 27 | 6:30 pm | Snake Number Problems and Other Puzzles featuring Rodolfo Kurchan (in person/online) |
| Thu, Jul 28 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Nalini Joshi; hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Sat, Jul 30 Sun, Jul 31 |
12:00 pm | Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person) |
| Mon, Aug 1 | 4:30 pm | Modular Mondays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Mon, Aug 1 | 6:30 pm | Ideas of Calculus in Islam and India with Steven Strogatz (in person/online) |
| Tue, Aug 2 | 5:30 pm | Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online) |
| Tue, Aug 2 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of How to Free Your Inner Mathematician: Notes on Mathematics and Life by Susan D’Agostino (online) |
| Sat, Aug 6 Sun, Aug 7 |
12:00 pm | Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person) |
| Sun, Aug 7 to Tue, Aug 9 | MOVES, The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects — MoMath’s fifth biennial conference, this year featuring the math of puzzles (in person) | |
| Mon, Aug 8 | 4:30 pm | Modular Mondays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Tue, Aug 9 | 6:30 pm | Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online) |
| Wed, Aug 10 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “Mega-Models: the math behind computer simulations” featuring Cristina Draghicescu (in person/online) |
| Sat, Aug 13 Sun, Aug 14 |
12:00 pm | Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person) |
| Wed, Aug 31 to Fri, Sep 2 | TBD | MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference — Meet us in Paris! (in person) |
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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 in small groups of talented and focused young scholars. MoMath is currently accepting applications for limited spots in the remainder of the 2021–2022 school year; students who apply now will also be considered for the 2022–2023 school year. To learn more and apply, visit expansions.momath.org.
School and group visits (in person/online)
MoMath has almost two dozen great student 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 an additional flexible 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 school trips is now available, thanks to contributions from individuals and organizations, including: the Akamai Foundation; 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 Councilwoman 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
Admission tickets to visit MoMath in person are 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 health situation carefully and may limit access as needed. Vaccinations and masking are still required at MoMath; visit 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 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? 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. Not in town? Check out MoMath’s origami birthday parties, available exclusively online — you and your guests can learn the wondrous art of paper folding from an origami expert! For more information, please email birthdays@momath.org.
Traces in Composite, the gallery at MoMath (in person)
Traces reveals the hidden patterns created as objects move through space: the pathways of birds in flight, the oars of a kayaker on a still lake, or even the drumsticks of a jazz percussionist. Sometimes periodic but always organized, the traces of these movements — revealed by the technologically savvy artists in this exhibit — are as intriguing as they are beautiful. Take in the stunning visuals, explore the underlying mathematics of the artwork, and manipulate interactive exhibits to create your own unique light traces. Traces features the work of Xavi Bou, Will Calhoun, and Stephen Orlando. Learn more at composite.momath.org.
PuzzleTime with MoMath and MathPickle — a puzzle series for students through adults (online)
Mondays through Thursdays at 8:00 pm ET (New York)
Join puzzle master and board game designer Gord! (Dr. Gordon Hamilton) for an exciting puzzle series designed for all! Each day of the week, the puzzles will grow progressively harder, starting on Mondays with puzzles for ages 7 to 97 and building up to ages 10 to 100 by Thursdays. Both cute and deep, these classes are fun, inspiring, and social, and each class stands alone, so you can join any session! Learn more and register at puzzletime.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Fridays at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath continues this runaway hit series, in which learners ages seven through adult create beautiful new models each week. Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.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? Let 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 or visit titleone.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.
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.
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.
Student Sessions for grades pre-K through 12 (online)
Ongoing, Mondays through Fridays
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.
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.
Derivatives, MoMath’s tour program (in person)
Enjoy a new perspective on MoMath in a small group setting as you stroll through 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 with certified teachers who have extensive experience successfully 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.
Upcoming Events
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, June 15 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.
Student Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Math Square” (for grades 2–6) (online)
Wednesday, June 15 at 4:15 pm ET (New York)
The interactive exhibits at the National Museum of Mathematics offer visitors a wonderfully accessible introduction to sophisticated math topics not often covered in school. In this series, students will be able to experience an exhibit virtually, as well as participate in a hands-on activity designed to illustrate the principles behind the exhibit. Each session features a specific exhibit and includes an exhibit video, discussion, and activity. Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of Journey to the Edge of Reason by Stephen Budiansky (online)
Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Volumes continues! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz and author Stephen Budiansky for an online discussion of Stephen’s Journey to the Edge of Reason. Nearly a hundred years after its publication, Kurt Gödel’s famous proof that every mathematical system must contain propositions that are true — yet never provable — continues to unsettle mathematics, philosophy, and computer science. Stephen Budiansky’s Journey to the Edge of Reason is the first biography to fully draw upon Gödel’s voluminous letters and writings — including a never-before-transcribed shorthand diary of his most intimate thoughts — to explore Gödel’s
profound intellectual friendships, his moving relationship with his mother, his troubled yet devoted marriage, and the debilitating bouts of paranoia that ultimately took his life. It also offers an intimate portrait of the scientific and intellectual circles in prewar Vienna and a haunting account of Gödel’s and Jewish intellectuals’ flight from Austria and Germany at the start of the Second World War. Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.
Student Sessions: “Hailstone Numbers” (for grades 3–6) (online)
Thursday, June 16 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Hailstone numbers are fascinating patterns of numbers that increase and decrease sporadically according to a set rule until they finally plummet in size and eventually become the number one! These number sequences are easy to create but often impossible to fully understand. Come learn what these numbers actually are, why they are so mystifying, and how they might just represent the next big breakthrough in mathematics. Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, June 16 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.
Math Discovery: “Secrets of Telling Secrets” (for grades 3–6) (in person)
Thursday, June 16 at 4:15 pm ET (New York)
Explore cryptography, secret codes, and ciphers. Join us for this introduction to the substitution cipher, which hides messages by replacing letters or groups of letters with other letters or groups of letters. Using patterns and perseverance, learn how to create hidden messages — and how to break secret codes! For students in grades 3 through 6 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Student Sessions: “Ghostly Graphs” (for grades 1–4) (online)
Friday, June 17 at 4:15 pm ET (New York)
Learn the basics of graph theory by counting the ways a small ghost can pass through the walls of a given house. Discover which is more important: the number of walls, the number of rooms, or the overall layout. Explore these questions, as well as starting and ending positions, different types of paths, and other intriguing questions. Have fun in a unique and accessible introduction to this sophisticated branch of mathematics! Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, June 17 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Adults and children: spend a relaxing hour using your hands and mind to create interesting paper constructions. This week, fold “Praying Mantis” by Shoko Aoyagi. 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 Complete Book of Holograms: How They Work and How to Make Them by Joseph E. Kasper and Steven A. Feller (online)
Sunday, June 19 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
For most nonscientists, holograms are an intriguing — if not mesmerizing — mystery. How are these seemingly magical images created and what makes them appear to be three-dimensional? This fascinating book not only offers the answers to these and other questions about holography — it even gives step-by-step instructions so that readers can manufacture their own holograms. Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, June 19 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.
Members-only Let’s Get Pickled! (online)
Monday, June 20 at 6:00 pm ET (New York)
Come socialize and problem-solve with some original puzzles pickled by Gord! MathPickle’s founder is collaborating with MoMath on a new series called PuzzleTime. The puzzles presented are different from most you’ve encountered because, unlike standard puzzles, these puzzles scale to engage beginners and masters alike! Given ten minutes, we might all be able to solve a 5×5 canvas of Mondrian Art Puzzles or Picasso Line Puzzles, but solutions for larger canvasses become laughably difficult. We’re all in a pickle! (Not a member? Join today!). Learn more and register at gord4members.momath.org.
Free MoMath’s Solstice Sundial at Flatiron Plaza (in person)
Tuesday, June 21 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm ET (New York)
Celebrate the summer solstice by casting your shadow to mark the time. Join MoMath in creating a large-scale human sundial and leave your personal mark on a giant sundial banner. This drop-in event is great for the whole family! The event is free and open to the public. No registration is needed. Learn more at solsticesundial.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, June 21 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.
Senior Sessions: “Topological Tic-Tac-Toe” (online)
Friday, June 24 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.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, June 24 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Adults and children: spend a relaxing hour using your hands and mind to create interesting paper constructions. This week, fold “Notebook” by Roberto Gretter. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Free-to-members Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (online)
Friday, June 24 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 premier math museum in North America. Learn more and register at equilibrium.momath.org.
Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person)
Saturday, June 25 at 12:00 pm ET (New York)
A new, human exhibit: hang out with artist and mathematician Chaim Goodman-Strauss, with a different activity every session! Make polyhedra, explore the fourth dimension, take a trip through topology, play with probability puzzles, check out some math toys, build mathematical sculptures, or ask whatever mathematical questions you’d like! No registration is needed. An event fee of $5 per participant will be assessed at the Museum. Learn more at mathmuseum.momath.org.
Transformations 2022, the summer camp at MoMath (in person)
Monday, June 27 through Friday, September 2
Thinking about summer 2022? So is MoMath! At Transformations, the summer camp at MoMath, students in grades one through nine will experience the richness of mathematics at the premier math museum in North America. Through full-body interactive activities, hands-on educator-led sessions, and creative projects, math will come alive for each and every participant. Learn more and register at summercamp.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic” (online)
Tuesday, June 28 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.
Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online)
Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Relaxing and meditative, constructing polyhedra is like yoga for your hands. Each week we’ll make new polyhedra and show off what we’ve made the week before, working through many of the usual suspects, and then beyond into stellations, compounds, space fillers, and more. PDF templates will be available to download and print onto cardstock or drawing paper. At the end of the summer, we’ll have a culminating, in-person Polyhedra Party in the Museum to show off our best models, with prizes! Hosted by mathematician and artist Chaim Goodman-Strauss. Learn more and register at polyhedraparty.momath.org.
Starring Math — discussion of the film Beautiful Young Minds, hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Wednesday, June 29 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz and special guests Saul Glasman and Po-Shen Loh to discuss Beautiful Young Minds. This movie follows the selection process and training for the U.K. team to compete in the 2006 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) as well as the event itself in Slovenia. Many of the young mathematicians featured in the film had autism, which the documentary links to mathematical ability. The team went on to win numerous medals at the IMO, including four silver and one bronze. Saul Glasman was one of the “beautiful young minds” featured in the film. As a member of the UK team, he won bronze medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad in 2005 and 2006. He went on to study mathematics at Cambridge and MIT, did postdoctoral work at the Institute for Advanced Study, and was a Dunham Jackson Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota. He now works in software engineering. Po-Shen Loh is a professor of mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University, where he works at the intersection of combinatorics, probability, and computer science. He is also the coach of the United States’ International Math Olympiad team. Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Angela Tabiri; hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Thursday, June 30 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 June, meet Angela Tabiri. Angela is an AIMS-Google AI Postdoctoral Fellow at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), located in Ghana. She is also a Research Associate and Academic Manager for the Girls in Mathematical Sciences Program at AIMS. Angela’s research interests include noncommutative algebra, quantum groups, and quantum homogeneous spaces. She founded Femafricmaths, an NGO that promotes African women in mathematics by
interviewing them and sharing their stories on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. The goal is to inspire young women and to show them that studying math opens up diverse career options. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person)
Sunday, July 3 at 12:00 pm ET (New York)
A new, human exhibit: hang out with artist and mathematician Chaim Goodman-Strauss, with a different activity every session! Make polyhedra, explore the fourth dimension, take a trip through topology, play with probability puzzles, check out some math toys, build mathematical sculptures, or ask whatever mathematical questions you’d like! No registration is needed. An event fee of $5 per participant will be assessed at the Museum. Learn more at mathmuseum.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, July 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.
Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online)
Tuesday, July 5 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Relaxing and meditative, constructing polyhedra is like yoga for your hands. Each week we’ll make new polyhedra and show off what we’ve made the week before, working through many of the usual suspects, and then beyond into stellations, compounds, space fillers, and more. PDF templates will be available to download and print onto cardstock or drawing paper. At the end of the summer, we’ll have a culminating, in-person Polyhedra Party in the Museum to show off our best models, with prizes! Hosted by mathematician and artist Chaim Goodman-Strauss. Learn more and register at polyhedraparty.momath.org.
Fun and Games with Steve (in person/online)
Wednesday, July 6 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join international presenter Steve Sherman, all the way from South Africa, as he runs a wacky and adventurous games session. Expect old games with new twists and some fan favorites from his weekly Loving Math sessions at MoMath. Warning: this session could result in extended smiling! Learn more and register at familyfun.momath.org.
Family Math Show (in person/online)
Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join international presenter Steve Sherman, all the way from South Africa, for a fun interactive show that involves math, magic, and mayhem. You will be introduced to some entertaining ways of exploring mathematical ideas while having fun! Warning: Steve has been known to dish out prizes to random audience members. Learn more and register at familyfun.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Math Square” (online)
Thursday, July 7 at 3:00 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.
Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person)
Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 at 12:00 pm ET (New York)
A new, human exhibit: hang out with artist and mathematician Chaim Goodman-Strauss, with a different activity every session! Make polyhedra, explore the fourth dimension, take a trip through topology, play with probability puzzles, check out some math toys, build mathematical sculptures, or ask whatever mathematical questions you’d like! No registration is needed. An event fee of $5 per participant will be assessed at the Museum. Learn more at mathmuseum.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Alternative Perspectives” (online)
Monday, July 11 at 3:00 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.
Modular Mondays (online)
Monday, July 11 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Folding Fridays will become Modular Mondays for the months of July and August. Modulars are magnificent mathematical models that are made of many easily foldable units, which are then assembled together to form the final shape. The individual units look different from the final model, making the assembly a fun puzzle that challenges your hand-eye coordination and hones your spatial reasoning skills and, of course, uses plenty of math. Satisfying to fold and beautiful to behold, these modulars are a favorite for people of all ages and skill levels. Learn more and register at modularmondays.momath.org.
Ideas of Calculus in Islam and India (in person/online)
Monday, July 11 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
This four-session minicourse on the history of math will examine two brilliant precursors to calculus that were developed outside of Europe long before Newton and Leibniz. We’ll spend two sessions on Ibn al-Haytham’s work on sums of integer powers (in tenth-century Egypt) and two sessions on Madhava’s work on trigonometric series (in sixteenth-century India). Some familiarity with calculus would be helpful, but the only essential requirement is comfort with high school algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. We will closely follow the article “Ideas of Calculus in Islam and India” by Victor J. Katz. Learn more and register at ideasofcalculus.momath.org.
Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online)
Tuesday, July 12 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Relaxing and meditative, constructing polyhedra is like yoga for your hands. Each week we’ll make new polyhedra and show off what we’ve made the week before, working through many of the usual suspects, and then beyond into stellations, compounds, space fillers, and more. PDF templates will be available to download and print onto cardstock or drawing paper. At the end of the summer, we’ll have a culminating, in-person Polyhedra Party in the Museum to show off our best models, with prizes! Hosted by mathematician and artist Chaim Goodman-Strauss. Learn more and register at polyhedraparty.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “Error-Correcting Codes: The Mathematics of Communication” featuring Nathan Kaplan (in person/online)
Wednesday, July 13 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Suppose we are trying to communicate over a “noisy channel.” There is some probability that the information I send is not the information you receive. We could communicate more reliably by agreeing to repeat the intended message multiple times, but there is a cost to this repetition. A major goal in the theory of error-correcting codes is to understand how to efficiently build redundancy into messages so that we can identify and correct errors. Join mathematician Nathan Kaplan as he introduces us to the ideas that go into the mathematics of communication and shares several neat examples of problems we can solve using ideas from coding theory, including “Hat Problems,” “Twenty Questions with
Lies,” and strategies for gambling on soccer matches in Finland. Special introduction by Tony Fisher, Principal, Hunter College High School. Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation. Learn more and register at mathencounters.org.
Free-to-members QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Thursday, July 14 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Parents, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz, Barry Garelick, and J. R. Wilson 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! Barry Garelick is a California-based teacher and writer. He teaches middle and high school math, and his commentary on education has appeared in The Atlantic, Education Next, Educational Leadership, and Education News. His book Confessions of a 21st Century Math Teacher takes an insider look at education in the age of Common Core. J. R. Wilson is a retired elementary and middle school math teacher, whose career spanned three decades. Alongside Barry Garelick, he is the co-author of the forthcoming book Traditional Math. Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.
Free Family Fridays: “Domino Art: Design, Build, and Topple!” with Lily Hevesh (in person/online)
Friday, July 15 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join Lily Hevesh, the world’s most acclaimed Domino Artist, as she leads a hands-on domino workshop! With more than one billion views on her YouTube channel, Hevesh5, Lily has sparked a domino-building craze throughout the world. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to set up dominoes like a pro. Come prepared to learn new domino tricks, tips, and everything else you need to know to get started with Domino Art. H5 Domino Creations, Lily’s brand of professional toppling dominoes, will be provided for use. Get ready to design, build, and topple! 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.
Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person)
Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 at 12:00 pm ET (New York)
A new, human exhibit: hang out with artist and mathematician Chaim Goodman-Strauss, with a different activity every session! Make polyhedra, explore the fourth dimension, take a trip through topology, play with probability puzzles, check out some math toys, build mathematical sculptures, or ask whatever mathematical questions you’d like! No registration is needed. An event fee of $5 per participant will be assessed at the Museum. Learn more at mathmuseum.momath.org.
Modular Mondays (online)
Monday, July 18 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Folding Fridays will become Modular Mondays for the months of July and August. Modulars are magnificent mathematical models that are made of many easily foldable units, which are then assembled together to form the final shape. The individual units look different from the final model, making the assembly a fun puzzle that challenges your hand-eye coordination and hones your spatial reasoning skills and, of course, uses plenty of math. Satisfying to fold and beautiful to behold, these modulars are a favorite for people of all ages and skill levels. Learn more and register at modularmondays.momath.org.
Ideas of Calculus in Islam and India (in person/online)
Monday, July 18 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
This four-session minicourse on the history of math will examine two brilliant precursors to calculus that were developed outside of Europe long before Newton and Leibniz. We’ll spend two sessions on Ibn al-Haytham’s work on sums of integer powers (in tenth-century Egypt) and two sessions on Madhava’s work on trigonometric series (in sixteenth-century India). Some familiarity with calculus would be helpful, but the only essential requirement is comfort with high school algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. We will closely follow the article “Ideas of Calculus in Islam and India” by Victor J. Katz. Learn more and register at ideasofcalculus.momath.org.
Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online)
Tuesday, July 19 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Relaxing and meditative, constructing polyhedra is like yoga for your hands. Each week we’ll make new polyhedra and show off what we’ve made the week before, working through many of the usual suspects, and then beyond into stellations, compounds, space fillers, and more. PDF templates will be available to download and print onto cardstock or drawing paper. At the end of the summer, we’ll have a culminating, in-person Polyhedra Party in the Museum to show off our best models, with prizes! Hosted by mathematician and artist Chaim Goodman-Strauss. Learn more and register at polyhedraparty.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, July 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.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Jazz of Physics by Stephon Alexander (online)
Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
More than fifty years ago, John Coltrane drew the twelve musical notes in a circle and connected them by straight lines, forming a five-pointed star. Inspired by Einstein, Coltrane put physics and geometry at the core of his music. Physicist and jazz musician Stephon Alexander follows suit, using jazz to answer physics’ most vexing questions about the past and future of the universe. Following the great minds that first drew the links between music and physics — a list including Pythagoras, Kepler, Newton, Einstein, and Rakim — The Jazz of Physics reveals that the ancient poetic idea of the “Music of the Spheres,” taken seriously, clarifies confounding issues in physics. Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.
The Rosenthal Prize Summer Institute for educators (in person)
Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23
Are you an educator who believes that curiosity, inquiry, and experiment are essential parts of learning mathematics? Are you interested in teaching engaging, hands-on lessons that leave middle grade students excited and interested in learning more mathematics? Are you committed to deepening your understanding and use of innovations in mathematics, instructional practices, and mathematics outreach? This summer, the National Museum of Mathematics is looking for you! MoMath will bring together a cohort of educators to take an in-depth look at the mathematical content and pedagogy of Rosenthal Prize lessons and see how the lessons connect to national standards for the learning of mathematics, develop plans to implement
these lessons in their local schools, create ideas for new lessons inspired by the goals of the Rosenthal Prize, learn new ways to promote mathematics learning in schools and communities, experience the wonders of the Museum, and see what goes into making interactive math exhibits and programs. Selected educators will meet in NYC for three days this summer; travel and hotel expenses will be covered! For more information, visit rosenthalinstitute.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, July 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.
Senior Sessions: “Luck, Magic, or Math?” (online)
Friday, July 22 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
At first glance, the occurrence of an “unlikely” event might seem like luck… or magic. However, when this event occurs over and over, we have to look more closely. With a bit of math, we will see that some events, which might seem unlikely at first, have a higher probability than intuition would suggest. Learn how a clever magician can “read the minds” of an unsuspecting audience using a little knowledge of probability! Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person)
Saturday, July 23 at 12:00 pm ET (New York)
A new, human exhibit: hang out with artist and mathematician Chaim Goodman-Strauss, with a different activity every session! Make polyhedra, explore the fourth dimension, take a trip through topology, play with probability puzzles, check out some math toys, build mathematical sculptures, or ask whatever mathematical questions you’d like! No registration is needed. An event fee of $5 per participant will be assessed at the Museum. Learn more at mathmuseum.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, July 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?! Learn more and register at krazy.momath.org.
Modular Mondays (online)
Monday, July 25 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Folding Fridays will become Modular Mondays for the months of July and August. Modulars are magnificent mathematical models that are made of many easily foldable units, which are then assembled together to form the final shape. The individual units look different from the final model, making the assembly a fun puzzle that challenges your hand-eye coordination and hones your spatial reasoning skills and, of course, uses plenty of math. Satisfying to fold and beautiful to behold, these modulars are a favorite for people of all ages and skill levels. Learn more and register at modularmondays.momath.org.
Ideas of Calculus in Islam and India (in person/online)
Monday, July 25 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
This four-session minicourse on the history of math will examine two brilliant precursors to calculus that were developed outside of Europe long before Newton and Leibniz. We’ll spend two sessions on Ibn al-Haytham’s work on sums of integer powers (in tenth-century Egypt) and two sessions on Madhava’s work on trigonometric series (in sixteenth-century India). Some familiarity with calculus would be helpful, but the only essential requirement is comfort with high school algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. We will closely follow the article “Ideas of Calculus in Islam and India” by Victor J. Katz. Learn more and register at ideasofcalculus.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Math of the Pandemic” (online)
Tuesday, July 26 at 3:00 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.
Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online)
Tuesday, July 26 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Relaxing and meditative, constructing polyhedra is like yoga for your hands. Each week we’ll make new polyhedra and show off what we’ve made the week before, working through many of the usual suspects, and then beyond into stellations, compounds, space fillers, and more. PDF templates will be available to download and print onto cardstock or drawing paper. At the end of the summer, we’ll have a culminating, in-person Polyhedra Party in the Museum to show off our best models, with prizes! Hosted by mathematician and artist Chaim Goodman-Strauss. Learn more and register at polyhedraparty.momath.org.
Free-to-members Starring Math — discussion of the film The Proof, hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Tuesday, July 26 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz and special guests Simon Singh and Kenneth Ribet to discuss The Proof. This movie documents the single-minded quest of Princeton mathematics professor Andrew Wiles, who toiled for eight years to prove Fermat’s Last Theorem, an unsolved problem that had stymied mathematicians for more than 350 years. Simon Singh is a writer, journalist, and television producer specializing in making math and science accessible to general audiences. After earning a PhD in particle physics from Cambridge University, he directed this documentary about Fermat’s Last Theorem for the BBC and has gone on to write several acclaimed books, including Big Bang, The Code Book, and Fermat’s Enigma, which concerns the same subject as the documentary. Kenneth Ribet is a mathematician at the University of California, Berkeley. He specializes in algebraic number theory and algebraic geometry, and his eponymous theorem marked a substantial step forward in the effort to prove Fermat’s Last Theorem. Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.
Snake Number Problems and Other Puzzles featuring Rodolfo Kurchan (in person/online)
Wednesday, July 27 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join Argentine puzzle inventor Rodolfo Kurchan in an exploration of some uniquely fun numerical challenges. Rodolfo, a puzzle book author who has also published puzzles in the Journal of Recreational Mathematics and Games World of Puzzles, will help us tackle a variety of innovative number challenges, including a new variant of Sudoku. We’ll also have the opportunity to explore some of Rodolfo’s newly-designed, original mechanical puzzles. Inspired by the legacy of puzzle master Martin Gardner (also known as “the father of recreational mathematics”), Rodolfo will delight us with an evening of playful, puzzling fun. Learn more and register at snakenumbers.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Nalini Joshi; hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Thursday, July 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 July, meet Nalini Joshi. Nalini had an unusual childhood in Myanmar. She is now an Australian mathematician known for her work on the very beautiful kinds of differential equations known as “integrable systems.” She is the first woman to hold a professorship in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sydney and is a Vice President of the International Mathematical Union and a former president of the Australian Mathematical Society. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person)
Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 at 12:00 pm ET (New York)
A new, human exhibit: hang out with artist and mathematician Chaim Goodman-Strauss, with a different activity every session! Make polyhedra, explore the fourth dimension, take a trip through topology, play with probability puzzles, check out some math toys, build mathematical sculptures, or ask whatever mathematical questions you’d like! No registration is needed. An event fee of $5 per participant will be assessed at the Museum. Learn more at mathmuseum.momath.org.
Modular Mondays (online)
Monday, August 1 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Folding Fridays will become Modular Mondays for the months of July and August. Modulars are magnificent mathematical models that are made of many easily foldable units, which are then assembled together to form the final shape. The individual units look different from the final model, making the assembly a fun puzzle that challenges your hand-eye coordination and hones your spatial reasoning skills and, of course, uses plenty of math. Satisfying to fold and beautiful to behold, these modulars are a favorite for people of all ages and skill levels. Registration coming soon. Learn more at modularmondays.momath.org.
Ideas of Calculus in Islam and India with Steven Strogatz (in person/online)
Monday, August 1 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
This four-session minicourse on the history of math will examine two brilliant precursors to calculus that were developed outside of Europe long before Newton and Leibniz. We’ll spend two sessions on Ibn al-Haytham’s work on sums of integer powers (in tenth-century Egypt) and two sessions on Madhava’s work on trigonometric series (in sixteenth-century India). Some familiarity with calculus would be helpful, but the only essential requirement is comfort with high school algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. We will closely follow the article “Ideas of Calculus in Islam and India” by Victor J. Katz. Learn more and register at ideasofcalculus.momath.org.
Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online)
Tuesday, August 2 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Relaxing and meditative, constructing polyhedra is like yoga for your hands. Each week we’ll make new polyhedra and show off what we’ve made the week before, working through many of the usual suspects, and then beyond into stellations, compounds, space fillers, and more. PDF templates will be available to download and print onto cardstock or drawing paper. At the end of the summer, we’ll have a culminating, in-person Polyhedra Party in the Museum to show off our best models, with prizes! Hosted by mathematician and artist Chaim Goodman-Strauss. Learn more and register at polyhedraparty.momath.org.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of How to Free Your Inner Mathematician: Notes on Mathematics and Life by Susan D’Agostino (online)
Tuesday, August 2 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Volumes continues! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz and author Susan D’Agostino for an online discussion of D’Agostino’s How to Free Your Inner Mathematician: Notes on Mathematics and Life. This book offers readers guidance in managing the fear, freedom, frustration, and joy that often accompany calls to think mathematically. With practical insight and years of award-winning mathematics teaching experience, D’Agostino offers more than 300 hand-drawn sketches alongside accessible descriptions of fractals, symmetry, fuzzy logic, knot theory, Penrose patterns, infinity, the Twin Prime Conjecture, Arrow’s Impossibility Theorem, Fermat’s Last Theorem, and other
intriguing mathematical topics. Readers are encouraged to embrace change, proceed at their own pace, mix up their routines, resist comparison, have faith, fail more often, look for beauty, exercise their imaginations, and define success for themselves. Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.
Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person)
Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 at 12:00 pm ET (New York)
A new, human exhibit: hang out with artist and mathematician Chaim Goodman-Strauss, with a different activity every session! Make polyhedra, explore the fourth dimension, take a trip through topology, play with probability puzzles, check out some math toys, build mathematical sculptures, or ask whatever mathematical questions you’d like! No registration is needed. An event fee of $5 per participant will be assessed at the Museum. Learn more at mathmuseum.momath.org.
MOVES: “The Fascination of Puzzles” (in person)
Sunday, August 7 through Tuesday, August 9, 2022
The fifth biennial MOVES (The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects) Conference, hosted by MoMath and sponsored by Two Sigma, will feature an amazing lineup of keynote speakers, including Yoshi Anpuku, Scott Kim, Tanya Khovanova, and Peter Winkler. The conference will take place in person on August 8 and 9, with an opening reception at MoMath on the evening of Sunday, August 7. Learn more and register at moves.momath.org.
Modular Mondays (online)
Monday, August 8 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Folding Fridays will become Modular Mondays for the months of July and August. Modulars are magnificent mathematical models that are made of many easily foldable units, which are then assembled together to form the final shape. The individual units look different from the final model, making the assembly a fun puzzle that challenges your hand-eye coordination and hones your spatial reasoning skills and, of course, uses plenty of math. Satisfying to fold and beautiful to behold, these modulars are a favorite for people of all ages and skill levels. Registration coming soon. Learn more at modularmondays.momath.org.
Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (online)
Tuesday, August 9 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Relaxing and meditative, constructing polyhedra is like yoga for your hands. Each week we’ll make new polyhedra and show off what we’ve made the week before, working through many of the usual suspects, and then beyond into stellations, compounds, space fillers, and more. PDF templates will be available to download and print onto cardstock or drawing paper. At the end of the summer, we’ll have a culminating, in-person Polyhedra Party in the Museum to show off our best models, with prizes! Hosted by mathematician and artist Chaim Goodman-Strauss. Learn more and register at polyhedraparty.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “Mega-Models: the math behind computer simulations” featuring Cristina Draghicescu (in person/online)
Wednesday, August 10 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
What is the weather forecast for next week? Can we predict turbulence and should we worry about it during flights? How do galaxies evolve? We can describe and understand complex physical phenomena by modeling such systems as collections of “particles,” where particles can be anything from atoms and molecules to stars and galaxies. But even the fastest computers cannot directly compute all the interactions when the number of particles is very large. Math to the rescue! Join mathematician Cristina Draghicescu as she describes how mathematical methods can tame these seemingly impossible computations. Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation. Learn more and register at mathencounters.org.
Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person)
Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14 at 12:00 pm ET (New York)
A new, human exhibit: hang out with artist and mathematician Chaim Goodman-Strauss, with a different activity every session! Make polyhedra, explore the fourth dimension, take a trip through topology, play with probability puzzles, check out some math toys, build mathematical sculptures, or ask whatever mathematical questions you’d like! No registration is needed. An event fee of $5 per participant will be assessed at the Museum. Learn more at mathmuseum.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 the Institut Henri Poincaré and the IMAGINARY team to bring you MATRIX x IMAGINARY 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. Learn more and register at matrix.momath.org.
Math on the House mailing list — sign up to be notified when FREE tickets become available
MoMath is pleased to offer Math on the House, a mailing list for valued Museum patrons to receive free, last-minute tickets to select events when spots become available. To subscribe, visit mathonthehouse.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 unique chance to improve interpersonal and communication skills, explore mathematical concepts, and learn valuable job 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, while school-year participants commit approximately one day per week, typically a Saturday or Sunday, from September through June. Apply now for fall 2022. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply at volunteers.momath.org.
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.
- Do you love math and would you like to help others enjoy MoMath’s interactive suite of exhibits — and are you willing to devote two four-hour shifts each month? Apply to become a volunteer Integrator in the Museum!
- Can you occasionally assist with MoMath events, demonstrations, birthday parties, and other activities at the Museum?
- Are you a professional who would like to donate your expertise and time to MoMath? MoMath welcomes your support, especially if you are an educator, administrator, videographer, or technologist.
To apply, please send an email to volunteer@momath.org with a subject line that includes “Volunteer” and your name. Include a cover letter, current résumé, and a newly written statement that, in approximately 150 to 500 words, describes an experience that shaped your love of mathematics.
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