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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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. | |
| 2022 Transformations, the summer camp at MoMath for rising 1st to 9th graders — weekly through September 2, Mondays through Fridays (in person) | ||
| Traces, revealing the stunning hidden patterns of moving objects, in Composite, the gallery at MoMath (in person) | ||
| Modular Mondays — learn to fold unique origami designs (and join us when Folding Fridays resumes in September!) (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) | ||
| 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) | ||
| Expansions, the gifted program at MoMath for students in first grade through high school (in person) (application for fall 2022 coming soon!) | ||
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| Open Set 2022 — enter MoMath’s annual mathematical performing arts competition (deadline September 6) | ||
| 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) | ||
| Mon, Aug 1 | 4:00 pm | Student Sessions: “Breaking Codes” (for grades 5–8) (online) |
| Mon, Aug 1 | 4:30 pm | Free-to-members 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 | 10:00 am | Student Sessions: “Ghostly Graphs” (for grades 1–4) (online) |
| Tue, Aug 2 | 4:00 pm | Math Discovery: “Möbius Madness” (for grades 3–6) (in person) |
| 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) |
| Wed, Aug 3 | 4:00 pm | Student Sessions: “Points and Shapes” (for grades 2–5) (online) |
| Thu, Aug 4 | 2:00 pm | Student Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (for grades 3–6) (online) |
| Thu, Aug 4 | 3:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles” (online) |
| Thu, Aug 4 | 4:00 pm | Math Discovery: “Tessellation Station” (for grades K–2) (in person) |
| Fri, Aug 5 | 4:00 pm | Student Sessions: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (online) |
| Sun, Aug 7 | 12:00 pm | Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person) |
| Sun, Aug 7 to Tue, Aug 9 | All day | Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects (MOVES) Conference 2022 — MoMath’s fifth biennial conference, featuring the math of puzzles (in person) |
| Mon, Aug 8 | 4:30 pm | Modular Mondays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Mon, Aug 8 | 6:30 pm | Monday Night MOVES (in person) |
| 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) |
| Thu, Aug 11 | 4:00 pm | Free-to-members Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Aug 11 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of A Divine Language by Alec Wilkinson (online) |
| Fri, Aug 12 | 6:30 pm | Free Family Fridays: “Domino Circles” with Lauren Rose (in person/online) |
| Sat, Aug 13 Sun, Aug 14 |
12:00 pm | Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person) |
| Sat, Aug 13 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Mon, Aug 15 | 3:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” (online) |
| Mon, Aug 15 | 4:30 pm | Modular Mondays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Mon, Aug 15 | 7:00 pm | QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online) |
| Tue, Aug 16 | 6:30 pm | Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person) |
| Wed, Aug 17 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Thu, Aug 18 | 5:30 pm | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (in person) |
| Fri, Aug 19 | 5:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school: “Pencil Weaving” with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person) |
| Fri, Aug 19 | 7:00 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: Coincidences, Chaos, And All That Math Jazz: Making Light Of Weighty Ideas by Edward Burger and Michael Starbird (online) |
| Sat, Aug 20 | 10:00 am | NYC Math Festival at Fosun Plaza (in person) |
| Mon, Aug 22 | 4:30 pm | Modular Mondays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Mon, Aug 22 | 7:00 pm | Starring Math — discussion of the film WALL•E, hosted by Tim Chartier (online) |
| Thu, Aug 25 | 3:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Math in Art: Tessellations I” (online) |
| Mon, Aug 29 | 4:30 pm | Modular Mondays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Tue, Aug 30 | 3:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” (online) |
| Wed, Aug 31 to Fri, Sep 2 | All day | MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference — Meet us in Paris! (in person) |
| Wed, Sep 7 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “Hidden Patterns: the shape of multiplication” featuring Federico Ardila Mantilla (in person/online) |
| Thu, Sep 8 | 4:00 pm | Free-to-members Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Tim Chartier (online) |
| Thu, Sep 8 | 6:30 pm | Play from the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online) |
| Fri, Sep 9 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (online) |
| Fri, Sep 9 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Mon, Sep 12 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs” (online) |
| Wed, Sep 14 | 6:30 pm | Speaking about Mime: Exploring Mime with Math with Tim Chartier (in person) |
| Thu, Sep 15 | 6:30 pm | Play from the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online) |
| Fri, Sep 16 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Sat, Sep 17 Sun, Sep 18 |
2:30 pm | Speaking about Mime: Exploring Mime with Math with Tim Chartier (in person) |
| Mon, Sep 19 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of Get in the Game by Tim Chartier (online) |
| Tue, Sep 20 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, Sep 20 | 7:00 pm | Free-to-members QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online) |
| Wed, Sep 21 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Thu, Sep 22 | 6:30 pm | Play from the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online) |
| Fri, Sep 23 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Fri, Sep 23 | 7:00 pm | Starring Math — discussion of the film Flatland, hosted by Tim Chartier (online) |
| Sat, Sep 24 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Sun, Sep 25 | 2:30 pm | Anyone Can Mime with Math, a beginning mime class with Tim Chartier (in person) |
| Tue, Sep 27 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Polyomino Puzzlers” (online) |
| Tue, Sep 27 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, Sep 27 | 6:30 pm | Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier (online) |
| Thu, Sep 29 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Michael Lopez; hosted by Tim Chartier (online) |
| Thu, Sep 29 | 6:30 pm | Play from the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online) |
| Fri, Sep 30 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Sun, Oct 2 | 2:30 pm | Anyone Can Mime with Math, a beginning mime class with Tim Chartier (in person) |
| Tue, Oct 4 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, Oct 4 | 6:30 pm | Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier (online) |
| Wed, Oct 5 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “The Matrix Revolution: Data, Images, and Beyond” featuring Malena Español (in person/online) |
| Tue, Nov 1 | 2022 MoMath Gala — save the date! | |
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Open Set 2022 — MoMath’s performing arts contest (submission deadline September 6)
Make math your muse! MoMath is now accepting submissions for its annual mathematical performance arts competition, Open Set. Compose a song, write a poem, juggle, spin plates — all acts are welcome that have something to do with math! The winners will be announced and the winning acts presented at an in-person event — date to be announced soon. To learn more and begin your entry, visit opensetentryform.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: Con Edison, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, Two Sigma, 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 field trip (online, in person, or on your own campus), 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 masks are still required at MoMath; visit the home page for the most up-to-date information.
Transformations 2022, the summer camp at MoMath (in person)
Monday, June 27 through Friday, September 2 — featuring weekly theme-based sessions (for grades 1–9)
At Transformations, the summer camp at MoMath, students going into 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.
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. The application for fall 2022 is coming soon. To learn more, visit expansions.momath.org.
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.
Modular Mondays (online)
Fridays 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.
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.
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
Student Sessions: “Breaking Codes” for grades 5–8) (online)
Monday, August 1 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
How do computers keep our passwords secret? Explore multiplicative ciphers, broken codes, and prime numbers, while encoding and decoding your own secret messages. Learn how cryptography helps protect our private information. Qojismo islofbocgob! Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.
Free-to-members 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. Learn more and register 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 fourteenth-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.
Student Sessions: “Ghostly Graphs” (for grades 1–4) (online)
Tuesday, August 2 at 10:00 am 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.
Math Discovery: “Möbius Madness” (for grades 3–6) (in person)
Tuesday, August 2 at 4:00 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 turns! For students in grades 3 through 6 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.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 Susan’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.
Student Sessions: “Points and Shapes” (for grades 2–5) (online)
Wednesday, August 3 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Is there an easy way to find the areas of geometric shapes? The answer lies in the geoboard, a square grid used to explore polygons. Starting with rectangles and triangles and quickly advancing to polygons of any size and shape, explore this fun and unconventional way to calculate area. Come discover the curious relationship between interiors and boundaries in shapes you design yourself! Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.
Student Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (for grades 3–6) (online)
Thursday, August 4 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore angles and the law of reflection while tracing the path of a billiard ball as it bounces off the walls of a pool table. Use patterns to discover a simple method to predict in which pocket the ball will land and learn how to prove your prediction is correct. Game on! Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles” (online)
Thursday, August 4 at 3:00 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.
Math Discovery: “Tessellation Station” (for grades K–2) (in person)
Thursday, August 4 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
From nature to art to architecture, tessellations — or tiling patterns — offer a creative way to understand geometry. Using the symmetries of polygons, discover surprising and beautiful patterns as you learn about infinite tessellations. For students in grades K through 2 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Student Sessions: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (online)
Friday, August 5 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Shapes are all around us and form the basic building blocks of modern life. Using squares, rectangles, rhombi, trapezoids, and hexagons, students will discover how shapes are different from one another and how mathematicians identify and name them. Interactive activities and games will teach students about geometrical symmetries and how to construct polygons with many sides, including the tetracontakaihexagon! Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.
Mathematician in the Museum! with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person)
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 2022: “The Fascination of Puzzles” (in person)
Sunday, August 7 through Tuesday, August 9
The fifth biennial MOVES (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, Oskar van Deventer, 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. The full conference program is now available. 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. Learn more and register at modularmondays.momath.org.
Monday Night MOVES (in person)
Monday, August 8 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
You don’t need to be registered for the MOVES Conference to attend this exciting event! Join the presenters and participants of MOVES 2022 — The Fascination of Puzzles — for an evening of mathematical entertainment. You won’t want to miss the evening’s events, with a screening of the documentary Miyamoto and the Machine, followed by a panel discussion with Robert Fuhrer and Aaron Kaswell; a musical performance by multiple Grammy-award winning drummer for the band Living Color, Will Calhoun; and a post-performance discussion with Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021–2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics. Learn more and register at mondaynightmoves.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. Special introduction by Susanne Brenner, Boyd Professor of Mathematics at Louisiana State University and current President of SIAM (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics). 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.momath.org.
Free-to-members Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, August 11 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.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of A Divine Language by Alec Wilkinson (online)
Thursday, August 11 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Volumes continues! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz and author Alec Wilkinson for an online discussion of Alec’s A Divine Language: Learning Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus at the Edge of Old Age. Decades after struggling to understand math as a boy, Alec decides to embark on a journey to learn it as a middle-aged man. What begins as a personal challenge soon transforms into something greater than a belabored effort to learn math. Despite his incompetence, Alec encounters a universe of unexpected mysteries in his pursuit of mathematical knowledge and quickly becomes fascinated; soon, his exercise in personal growth morphs into an intellectually expansive exploration. Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.
Free Family Fridays: “Domino Circles” with Lauren Rose (in person/online)
Friday, August 12 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Can you connect all of the dominoes in a set to form a circle, using the usual domino connection rules? If not, what is the largest circle you can make? Does it depend on the size of the domino set? What is the largest number of smaller circles you can make with a single set? Can you beat your opponent playing the Domino Circle Game? What does this have to do with math? Come to this session and explore these questions and more. 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, 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.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, August 13 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.
Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” (online)
Monday, August 15 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
What shapes can you fit together to cover a chessboard? Dominoes? Trominoes? Learn about mathematical proofs while exploring patterns of odd and even numbers and experimenting with real dominoes and chessboards. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Modular Mondays (online)
Monday, August 15 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.
QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Monday, August 15 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Parents, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz and special guest Jennifer Vibber 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! Jennifer Vibber teaches AP Calculus BC, Calculus III, and Geometry at Penfield High School in Penfield, NY. She is a New York State Master Teacher and serves as President of the Monroe County Math League. Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.
Polyhedra Party with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person)
Tuesday, August 16 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. For this final session of the series, 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, August 17 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.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (in person)
Thursday, August 18 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Tabletop gaming is more fun than ever! Come join old friends and new for a fun-filled, adult evening featuring a broad array of mathematically rich, hands-on games. Bring a snack, play some games, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying the unique evening atmosphere at the premier math museum in North America. Registration coming soon. Learn more at equilibrium.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school: “Pencil Weaving” with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person)
Friday, August 19 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
How can you connect 28 pencils to make an awesome geometric creation? Middle and high school students, come spend an evening with your peers and weave 28 pencils together into a nifty, take-home sculpture. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy MoMath’s lower level exhibits on your own, without the crowds, and move to the music on Manhattan’s only Voronoi dance floor! Learn more and register at unlimited.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: Coincidences, Chaos, And All That Math Jazz: Making Light Of Weighty Ideas by Edward Burger and Michael Starbird (online)
Friday, August 19 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and author Edward Burger for a discussion of Edward’s Coincidences, Chaos, And All That Math Jazz: Making Light Of Weighty Ideas. A book for the eternally curious, Coincidences fuses a professor’s understanding of the hidden mathematical skeleton of the universe with the sensibility of a stand-up comedian, making life’s big questions accessible and compelling. Each chapter opens with a surprising insight—not a mathematic formula, but a common observation. From there, the authors leapfrog over math and anecdote toward profound ideas about nature, art, and music. Coincidences is a book for lovers of puzzles and posers of outlandish questions, lapsed math aficionados and the formula-phobic alike. Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
NYC Math Festival at Fosun Plaza (in person)
Saturday, August 20 at 10:00 am ET (New York)
Add a little math to your summer! MoMath is pleased to present the NYC Math Festival, providing a full day of math fun in the sun for all ages. Bring your friends and the entire family to Fosun Plaza at 28 Liberty St. and enjoy hands-on math exhibits, entertaining mathematical games, and intriguing puzzles and brainteasers. Plus, take home a little bit of MoMath: we’ll be setting up an outpost of Additions, the shop at MoMath, for all your summer gift needs. No registration needed. Learn more at nycmathfestival.momath.org.
Modular Mondays (online)
Monday, August 22 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.
Starring Math — discussion of the film WALL•E, hosted by Tim Chartier (online)
Monday, August 22 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies! Join MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier for a discussion of WALL·E, Pixar’s 2008 animated masterwork about a trash-clearing robot left amid the wreckages of civilization long after humans have left Earth. At once a philosophical quest into the future of the species and an unlikely love story, WALL·E has been treasured by kids and adults alike since its release. The discussion will address the mathematical breakthrough by Pixar that allowed for complex crowd scenes and how the multiplication principle from combinatorics was behind this advancement. Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Math in Art: Tessellations I” (online)
Thursday, August 25 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Discover the wonderful world of tessellations! Explore how geometric shapes can completely cover a plane with no gaps or overlaps and discover where tessellations appear: in nature, in ancient Roman mosaics, in Islamic art and architecture, in quilting patterns, and in the works of modern artists such as M.C. Escher. Join us to build your own tessellations with regular polygons in this first offering in the Math in Art series. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Modular Mondays (online)
Monday, August 29 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.
Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” (online)
Tuesday, August 30 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Magic squares are a set of puzzles that have long fascinated many of the world’s most brilliant thinkers. Dating back more than 4,000 years to ancient China, magic squares are those in which the sums of each column, row, and diagonal are always “magically” the same number! Discover surprising strategies to solve these mysterious puzzles and learn how to create your very own magic square. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.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.
Free Math Encounters: “Hidden Patterns: the shape of multiplication” featuring Federico Ardila Mantilla (in person/online)
Wednesday, September 7 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
You probably had to memorize the multiplication table at some point in your life, but you may not have noticed that there are two beautiful shapes hiding within. Join mathematician Federico Ardila Mantilla as he helps us discover these hidden polyhedra and shares some other unexpected places where they also — surprisingly — appear. Special introduction by Daniel Alarcón, novelist, journalist, radio producer, and professor at the Columbia Journalism 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 hiddenpatterns.momath.org.
Free-to-members Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, September 8 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 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Tim Chartier, will host this one-hour, online session. Learn more and register at askmath.momath.org.
Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online)
Thursday, September 8 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics. Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans. How do you get in the game with numbers? What questions can be explored? What actionable insights can be gleaned? From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable. Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model. Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts! The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics. One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material. Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (online)
Friday, September 9 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore angles and the law of reflection while tracing the path of a billiard ball as it bounces off the walls of a pool table. Use patterns to discover a simple method to predict in which pocket the ball will land and learn how to prove that your prediction is correct. Game on! Registration coming soon. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, September 9 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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs” (online)
Monday, September 12 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Dig into graph theory by exploring the connection between vertices and edges — and the walls of any house. Discover a method to determine whether a ghost can haunt a castle or if a figure can be drawn without lifting the pen. Explore how these two problems are related and learn what they have to do with bridges in 18th-century Prussia, all while enjoying a unique and accessible introduction to this sophisticated branch of mathematics. Registration coming soon. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Speaking about Mime: Exploring Mime with Math with Tim Chartier (in person)
Wednesday, September 14 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Dive into the world of mathematical mime in this special, hour-long session. Join Tim Chartier, who has delighted audiences across the United States and in countries such as Japan, Panama, and the Netherlands, as he performs several sketches and shares some behind-the-scenes insight on performing mime. Learn the secrets of some basic mime illusions and see how these illusions incorporate mathematical thinking and can even be used to introduce and teach mathematics. Mime + math = fun! Learn more and register at exploringmime.momath.org.
Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online)
Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics. Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans. How do you get in the game with numbers? What questions can be explored? What actionable insights can be gleaned? From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable. Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model. Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts! The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics. One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material. Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, September 16 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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Speaking about Mime: Exploring Mime with Math with Tim Chartier (in person)
Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Dive into the world of mathematical mime in this special, hour-long session. Join Tim Chartier, who has delighted audiences across the United States and in countries such as Japan, Panama, and the Netherlands, as he performs several sketches and shares some behind-the-scenes insight on performing mime. Learn the secrets of some basic mime illusions and see how these illusions incorporate mathematical thinking and can even be used to introduce and teach mathematics. Mime + math = fun! Learn more and register at exploringmime.momath.org.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of Get in the Game by Tim Chartier (online)
Monday, September 19 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Volumes continues! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor and author Tim Chartier for an online discussion of his Get in the Game: An Interactive Introduction to Sports Analytics. In 2013, NBA point guard Steph Curry wowed crowds when he sunk 11 out of 13 three-pointers for a game total of 54 points — only seven other players, including Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, had scored more in a game at Madison Square Garden. Four years later, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team won its hundredth straight game, defeating South Carolina 66–55. And in 2010, one forecaster — an octopus named Paul — correctly predicted the outcome of all of Germany’s matches in the FIFA World Cup. These are surprising events — but are they truly improbable? In Get in the Game, mathematician and sports analytics expert Tim Chartier helps us answer that question — condensing complex mathematics down to coin tosses and dice throws to give readers both an introduction to statistics and a new way to enjoy sporting events. Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, September 20 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 QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Tuesday, September 20 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Parents, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and special guest Michael K. Pillsbury 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! Michael K. Pillsbury is a Secondary Math Specialist for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, NC. He previously served as Technology Specialist and Assistant Principal for CMS. Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, September 21 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.
Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online)
Thursday, September 22 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics. Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans. How do you get in the game with numbers? What questions can be explored? What actionable insights can be gleaned? From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable. Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model. Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts! The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics. One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material. Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, September 23 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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Starring Math — discussion of the film Flatland, hosted by Tim Chartier (online)
Friday, September 23 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies! Join MoMath’s 2022–2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier and special guests Seth Caplan and Dano Johnson for a discussion of Flatland. Based on Edwin Abbott’s 1884 science fiction novella, Flatland brings us into a society of two-dimensional beings — sentient squares, circles, triangles, and other shapes, none of whom can conceive of a universe that is anything but perfectly flat. That is, until one day, when a heretical young hexagon named Hex dares to dream of a third dimension, and she and her grandfather Arthur Square embark on a trans-dimensional journey into the wildest reaches of geometry. Seth Caplan is an award-winning independent producer and filmmaker. His live features, animations, and documentaries have been shown at many film festivals, including Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW. Dano Johnson is a director whose animated ads, music videos, and short films have won numerous awards and played at 50 film festivals. Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, September 24 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.
Anyone Can Mime with Math, a beginning mime class with Tim Chartier (in person)
Sunday, September 25 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Want to try your hand at mime? Join Tim Chartier, professionally trained by Marcel Marceau, in this engaging new series at the intersection of math and the performing arts. Learn some simple mime illusions that anyone can do: make an invisible wall… then bump right into it. Pull on an invisible rope… then get pulled right back. As you become familiar with some basic principles of mime, you’ll also learn how mathematical thinking — for example, envisioning movement through three-dimensional space — can enhance mime performance. In addition, we’ll explore how mathematical ideas can be introduced and developed further using mime. Learn more and register at mimewithmath.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Polyomino Puzzlers” (online)
Tuesday, September 27 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
You’ve heard of dominoes, but have you ever heard of trominoes, tetrominoes, or pentominoes? Discover the many surprising shapes you can create simply by combining single-size squares and explore various types of symmetry using these unique objects. Registration coming soon. Learn more at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, September 27 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.
Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier (online)
Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Memorable sports moments emerge every week. This informal research group, hosted by Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier, will gather to discuss analytics questions from recent sporting events. Find a topic interesting? Explore on your own or form a group, then dive in and share your findings in the coming week’s session. What can we learn from each other, and what we can we create and discover through our collective knowledge and expertise? Along the way, we will create a MoMath community of sports analysts! Learn more and register at researchgroup.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Michael Lopez; hosted by Tim Chartier (online)
Thursday, September 29 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join Tim Chartier, MoMath’s 2022–2023 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 September, meet Michael Lopez. Michael is the NFL’s Director of Football Data. His work uses sports analytics to improve the league’s understanding of the game. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Play From the Sidelines: Sports Analytics with Tim Chartier (in person/online)
Thursday, September 29 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Sports analytics has gathered tremendous momentum as one of the most dynamic fields in mathematics. Taking a deep dive into the numbers of sports can be game-changing or simply a fun exercise for fans. How do you get in the game with numbers? What questions can be explored? What actionable insights can be gleaned? From March Madness to national media broadcasts, analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable. Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier as we discuss outlooks that help with successful analytics, ponder a variety of related questions, and even have a chance to race Usain Bolt — at least under a mathematical model. Let’s learn how to get in the game — as sports analysts! The course will address multiple sports and many aspects of sports analytics. One week’s session will not depend on the previous, nor will any session re-teach past material. Learn more and register at sportsanalytics.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, September 30 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! Registration coming soon. Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Anyone Can Mime with Math, a beginning mime class with Tim Chartier (in person)
Sunday, October 2 at 2:30 pm ET (New York)
Want to try your hand at mime? Join Tim Chartier, professionally trained by Marcel Marceau, in this engaging new series at the intersection of math and the performing arts. Learn some simple mime illusions that anyone can do: make an invisible wall… then bump right into it. Pull on an invisible rope… then get pulled right back. As you become familiar with some basic principles of mime, you’ll also learn how mathematical thinking — for example, envisioning movement through three-dimensional space — can enhance mime performance. In addition, we’ll explore how mathematical ideas can be introduced and developed further using mime. Learn more and register at mimewithmath.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (online)
Tuesday, October 4 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.
Sports Analytics Research Group with Tim Chartier (online)
Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Memorable sports moments emerge every week. This informal research group, hosted by Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim Chartier, will gather to discuss analytics questions from recent sporting events. Find a topic interesting? Explore on your own or form a group, then dive in and share your findings in the coming week’s session. What can we learn from each other, and what we can we create and discover through our collective knowledge and expertise? Along the way, we will create a MoMath community of sports analysts! Learn more and register at researchgroup.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “The Matrix Revolution: Data, Images, and Beyond” featuring Malena Español (in person/online)
Wednesday, October 5 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
What is a matrix and what can we do with it? How do matrices relate to data and digital images? Join mathematician Malena Español as she takes us on a journey into the world of matrices and their applications in data science and image processing. Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation. Registration coming soon. Learn more at mathencounters.momath.org.
2022 MoMath Gala
Tuesday, November 1
Save the date for MoMath’s annual gala. Details and registration coming soon. Learn more at gala.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.
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
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