Upcoming Events at MoMath
Note: For the months of January – April of 2022, MoMath will close at 2:30 pm ET (New York) on the second Wednesday of the month for Math Encounters.
MoMath at a Glance
Click here to book a K–12 field trip, available online, on your campus, or at the Museum!
Click here to book MM2Go and bring MoMath exhibits to your school.
(Sponsorships available for Title I schools.)
All times are in Eastern Time (New York).
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| MoMath is open! Visit the Museum | ||
| New! Building Beauty: The Harmonograph Art of Ivan Moscovich in Composite, the gallery at MoMath — a show at the intersection of engineering and art (in-person/online) | ||
| Math on the House — sign up to be notified when free, last-minute seats become available for select events | ||
| Senior Sessions, educator-led sessions for mature adults (online) | ||
| Free Mind-Benders for the Quarantined!, weekly mathematical puzzles from MoMath’s puzzle master, Dr. Peter Winkler | ||
| MathPlay, MoMath’s program for preschoolers (in-person) | ||
| MoMath Online: Student Sessions, educator-led sessions for students in grades pre-K to 12 exploring math from home (online) | ||
| Math Discovery, educator-led sessions for students and their families/caregivers from 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) | ||
| Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication — for students 15 to 18 years old | ||
| School and group visits: in-Museum or online visits to MoMath for students, educators, and other 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) | ||
| Integrators, the MoMath high school volunteer program: apply now for the 2021-2022 school year (in-person) | ||
| Thu, Dec 16 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Dec 16 | 6:30 pm | Animation Creation: “The Art of Digital Movement” (third session of a three-part series) (online) |
| Fri, Dec 17 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Tetrahedron” (online) |
| Fri, Dec 17 | 4:15 pm | Math Discovery: “Crazy Dice” (for grades 5–8) (in-person) |
| Fri, Dec 17 | 6:30 pm | Free Family Fridays: “Re-flexions: a new look at flexagons” with Yana Mohanty (in-person/online) |
| Sat, Dec 18 | 3:00 pm | Math Discovery: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (in-person) |
| Mon, Dec 20 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Alternative Perspectives” (online) |
| Mon, Dec 20 | 7:00 pm | Free-to-members Starring Math — discussion of the film The Man Who Knew Infinity, hosted by Steven Strogatz with special guests Matthew Brown, writer and director of the film, as well as Manjul Bhargava and Ken Ono, both associate producers and math consultants on the film (online) |
| Tue, Dec 21 | 3:00 pm | Solstice Reflections at Flatiron Plaza (in-person) |
| Tue, Dec 21 | 3:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-1) (online) |
| Tue, Dec 21 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades 2-3) (online) |
| Wed, Dec 22 | 4:15 pm | Math Discovery: “Tied in Knot Theory” (for grades 4–8) (in-person) |
| Wed, Dec 22 | 6:15 pm | Members-only Writing About Math for The New York Times (online) |
| Thu, Dec 23 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Hexahedron” (online) |
| Fri, Dec 24 | 3:00 pm | Math Discovery: “Tessellation Station” (for grades K–2) (in-person) |
| Tue, Dec 28 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Sensational Puzzles” (online) |
| Wed, Dec 29 to Thu, Dec 30 | 9:30 am | MoMath Mini-Camps (in-person/online ) |
| Fri, Dec 31 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” (online) |
| Tue, Jan 4 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Polyomino Puzzlers” (online) |
| Fri, Jan 7 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Octahedron” (online) |
| Fri, Jan 7 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Sun, Jan 9 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 1 — first session of an eight-week course (online) |
| Mon, Jan 10 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Skipping Towards Infinity” (online) |
| Mon, Jan 10 | 6:30 pm | COVID Science: “What does herd immunity mean?” (online) |
| Tue, Jan 11 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-3) (online) |
| Tue, Jan 11 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — first session of an eight-week minicourse presented by Steven Strogatz (in-person/online) |
| Wed, Jan 12 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “Tag Deal: Discrete Chaos in a Deck of Cards” featuring Barry Cipra (in-person/online) |
| Thu, Jan 13 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Ranking and Tanking” (online) |
| Fri, Jan 14 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Sat, Jan 15 to Mon, Jan 17 | 12:00 pm | Mini-MOVES gathering: the math of puzzles (in-person) |
| Mon, Jan 17 | 6:30 pm | COVID Science: “Clinical Trials from A to Z” (online) |
| Tue, Jan 18 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Luck, Magic, or Math?” (online) |
| Tue, Jan 18 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-3) (online) |
| Tue, Jan 18 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — second session of an eight-week minicourse presented by Steven Strogatz (in-person/online) |
| Wed, Jan 19 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Wed, Jan 19 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the book club at MoMath: a discussion of The Weil Conjectures by Karen Olsson (online) |
| Thu, Jan 20 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Jan 20 | 6:30 pm | Space Race Mathematics: “Rocket to the Moon” (online) |
| Fri, Jan 21 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Prime Time” (online) |
| Fri, Jan 21 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Fri, Jan 21 | 6:30 pm | Free Family Fridays: “Balancing Act: The Math, Art, and Science of Balance” with Godwyn Morris (in-person/online) |
| Sat, Jan 22 | 3:00 pm | Free-to-members Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Sun, Jan 23 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 1 — second session of an eight-week course (online) |
| Mon, Jan 24 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Möbius Mischief” (online) |
| Mon, Jan 24 | 7:00 pm | Starring Math — discussion of the film The Imitation Game, hosted by Steven Strogatz with special guest Janna Levin, award-winning author of A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines (online) |
| Tue, Jan 25 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-3) (online) |
| Tue, Jan 25 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — third session of an eight-week minicourse presented by Steven Strogatz (in-person/online) |
| Wed, Jan 26 | 7:00 pm | Free-to-members QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online) |
| Thu, Jan 27 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (online) |
| Thu, Jan 27 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Benson Farb; hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Jan 27 | 6:30 pm | COVID Science: “COVID myths… what is the science?” (online) |
| Fri, Jan 28 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Fri, Jan 28 | 7:00 pm | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (online) |
| Sun, Jan 30 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 1 — third session of an eight-week course (online) |
| Sun, Jan 30 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers by Pendred Noyce and Joan Charles (online) |
| Sun, Jan 30 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Tue, Feb 1 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-3) (online) |
| Tue, Feb 1 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — fourth session of an eight-week minicourse presented by Steven Strogatz (in-person/online) |
| Fri, Feb 4 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Sun, Feb 6 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 1 — fourth session of an eight-week course (online) |
| Tue, Feb 8 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-3) (online) |
| Tue, Feb 8 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — fifth session of an eight-week minicourse presented by Steven Strogatz (in-person/online) |
| Wed, Feb 9 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “Top Picks: How mathematics can be used to rank sports teams” featuring John Urschel (in-person/online) |
| Thu, Feb 10 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Mel Currie and hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Fri, Feb 11 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Sun, Feb 13 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 1 — fifth session of an eight-week course (online) |
| Tue, Feb 15 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-3) (online) |
| Tue, Feb 15 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — sixth session of an eight-week minicourse presented by Steven Strogatz (in-person/online) |
| Wed, Feb 16 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Wed, Feb 16 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the book club at MoMath: a discussion of Power in Numbers by Talithia Williams (online) |
| Thu, Feb 17 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Fri, Feb 18 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Fri, Feb 18 | 6:30 pm | Free Family Fridays with Kristof Fenyvesi and Imre Kökényesi (in-person/online) |
| Sat, Feb 19 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Sun, Feb 20 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 1 — sixth session of an eight-week course (online) |
| Mon, Feb 21 | 6:30 pm | Buzzword Math: “Riemann Hypothesis” |
| Tue, Feb 22 | 5:00 pm | 2022 MoMath Masters Tournament: Save the date! |
| Thu, Feb 24 | 6:30 pm | Space Race Mathematics: “Apollo 13: Lucky for Some?” (online) |
| Fri, Feb 25 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Fri, Feb 25 | 7:00 pm | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (online) |
| Sun, Feb 27 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 1 — seventh session of an eight-week course (online) |
| Sun, Feb 27 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen (online) |
| Sun, Feb 27 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Mon, Feb 28 | 6:30 pm | Buzzword Math: “P vs NP” (online) |
| Tue, Mar 1 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-3) (online) |
| Tue, Mar 1 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — seventh session of an eight-week minicourse presented by Steven Strogatz (in-person/online) |
| Fri, Mar 4 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Sun, Mar 6 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 1 — final session of an eight-week course (online) |
| Mon, Mar 7 | 6:30 pm | Buzzword Math: “Quantum Computing” (online) |
| Tue, Mar 8 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-3) (online) |
| Tue, Mar 8 | 6:30 pm | Math Gems — final session of an eight-week minicourse presented by Steven Strogatz (in-person/online) |
| Wed, Mar 9 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters featuring Jelani Nelson (in-person/online) |
| Fri, Mar 11 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Fri, Mar 11 | 6:30 pm | Free Family Fridays with Steven Strogatz (in-person/online) |
| Tue, Mar 15 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-3) (online) |
| Tue, Mar 15 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the book club at MoMath: a discussion of The Man from the Future by Ananyo Bhattacharya (online) |
| Thu, Mar 17 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Fri, Mar 18 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Sun, Mar 20 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: The Unteachables by Gordon Korman (online) |
| Sun, Mar 20 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Tue, Mar 22 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-3) (online) |
| Fri, Mar 25 | 7:00 pm | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (online) |
| Tue, Mar 29 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-3) (online) |
| Thu, Mar 31 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Mon, Apr 4 to Wed, Apr 6 | TBD | MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference — Meet us in Paris! (in-person) |
| Tue, Apr 5 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K-3) (online) |
| Wed, Apr 13 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “The Lonely Runner: an unsolved mystery of mathematics” featuring Matthias Beck (in-person/online) |
| Sun, Apr 17 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles by Martin Gardner (online) |
| Sun, Apr 17 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Wed, Apr 20 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Thu, Apr 21 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Apr 28 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Mariel Vazquez and hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Sun, May 15 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: Strange Attractors by Charles Soule (author), Greg Scott (illustrator), and Soo Lee (illustrator) (online) |
| Sun, May 15 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Wed, May 18 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Thu, May 19 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Jun 16 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (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) |
| Thu, Jul 21 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Sun, Aug 7 to Tue, Aug 9 | TBD | MOVES, Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects — MoMath’s fifth biennial conference (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 with small groups of talented and focused young scholars. MoMath is currently accepting applications for limited spots in the 2021-2022 school year. To learn more and apply, visit expansions.momath.org.
Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication — for students 15 to 18 years old
Now accepting applications
Are you a high school student who wants to share your love of math with the world? Enter this worldwide contest! Cash prizes will be awarded for compelling math communication projects, and award-winning projects will be posted online. To apply, visit strogatzprize.momath.org.
School and group visits: now booking for the 2021-2022 school year! (in-person/online)
MoMath has almost two dozen great programs, from constructing polygons to creating Möbius strips, for school groups visiting the Museum, in person and online. Bring your students to MoMath — virtually or in person — for a peek into the exciting world of mathematics, and see why students and teachers of all ages love the Museum. And as a newly available option, MoMath educators can bring our activities and exhibits to your campus! Learn more and register at fieldtrips.momath.org.
Free field trips for Title I schools (in-person/online)
Support for Title I schools is now available, thanks to contributions from individuals and organizations, including: Akamai Foundation, Inc.; Con Edison; Judy Gibbons and Francesco Scattone; The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts; Two Sigma; and New York City Council Members Mark Levine (7th District) and Carlina Rivera (2nd District). This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. To apply for a free trip (online, in-person, or on your own campus) during the 2021-2022 school year, visit titleone.momath.org. Interested in sponsoring a field trip? Email donation@momath.org.
Ongoing Programs
Visit MoMath
Tickets to visit MoMath in person are now on sale at visit.momath.org. Members can access admission tickets for free! (Not a member? Join today!)
Building Beauty: The Harmonograph Art of Ivan Moscovich in Composite, the gallery at MoMath (in-person/online)
This solo show includes almost three dozen original pieces of Ivan’s art — created using his custom-made (and patented) harmonograph — and explores the intersection of the mathematics of Lissajous curves with the aesthetics of beautiful art. Ivan fashioned the harmonograph, an analog drawing machine that uses pens and pendulums, to generate an incredible variety of elegantly swirling, multi-colored graphic configurations known as Lissajous patterns. First exhibited at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London in 1968, the work it produced was acclaimed as the best math art of the time. Since then, Ivan’s creations have been shown in major exhibitions in locations including Berlin, Basel, Mexico City, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco, with a renewed interest in his work in the last few years. The show includes two working harmonographs for visitors to explore how the artwork is created and make their own works to take home. Learn more at composite.momath.org.
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.
Share the gift of math! Gift registrations for Senior Sessions available: mathgift.momath.org.
Free Mind-Benders for the Quarantined! (online)
Reaching more than 10,000 people in nearly 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.
Student Sessions for grades pre-K through 12
Ongoing, Mondays through Fridays (online)
Whether your child is already passionate about mathematics or just starting to explore its wonders, MoMath Online: Student Sessions will expose your child to cool areas of mathematics not covered in school and stoke the flames for a lifelong appreciation of mathematics. Drop-in classes guided by an experienced educator are available every weekday, and registration is always free for families in need. Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org.
Share the gift of math! Gift registrations for Student Sessions available: 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.
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.
MoMath comes to YOU! Visit MoMath without leaving your school campus — limited bookings available (in-person)
Students and educators, are you ready for a field trip, but not able to leave campus just yet? Have MoMath come to you! MoMath’s fully vaccinated, classroom-experienced educators can bring MoMath’s unique blend of enriching math activities and/or hands-on MM2Go exhibits to your campus. Learn more and book your on-campus field trip today at fieldtrips.momath.org.
Math tutoring
Is your child struggling in math? We can help! MoMath is offering limited private tutoring for grades K–12. Our certified teachers have extensive experience teaching students online and in the classroom. Whether your child needs assistance with homework or exam preparation, MoMath’s instructors are ready to help. For more information, please email tutoring@momath.org.
Birthday parties — now with an origami option! (in-person/online)
Looking to host a one-of-a-kind birthday party full of fabulous folding fun? You and your guests can explore the wondrous art of paper folding with an origami expert! With your choice of customized activities, parties can be personalized for birthday celebrants all ages — from children to adults, from simple to complicated paper art. Other exciting birthday options are also available. For more information, please email birthdays@momath.org.
Derivatives, MoMath’s tour program (in-person)
Enjoy a new perspective on MoMath in a small group setting as you wander the Museum with an expert tour guide leading the way. Choose from one of two tours: Colorful Characters and Hidden Math. Learn more at derivatives.momath.org. To request a tour, please email groupsales@momath.org with the subject line “Derivatives Tour.”
Upcoming Events
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, December 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.
Animation Creation: the math of visual effects: “The Art of Digital Movement” (third session of a three-part series) (online)
Thursday, December 16 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join Emmy Award–winning Visual Effects Supervisor Beau Janzen for an exploration behind the scenes of computer graphics and the math used to create the stunning visual art in movies and games. Each session in this engaging three-part series will highlight a different aspect of the art of digital creation and will feature work from Janzen’s career in feature films and television. Sessions are appropriate for middle school students and above; participants should have a basic understanding of geometry and simple algebra. Join a single session or sign up for all of them — but don’t miss this fascinating journey into the many mathematical aspects of digital creation. In this final session, explore the way in which digital animators are able to create motion — from graceful dancing to complex moving machinery — by harnessing principles in graphs and geometry. Learn more and register at animated.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Tetrahedron” (online)
Friday, December 17 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore geometry and discover the beautiful structure of polyhedra! Using modular origami techniques that involve folding multiple sheets of paper, participants will create their own tetrahedra. Making Math Solid is a series that focuses on different polyhedra, highlighting their fascinating properties. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Math Discovery: “Crazy Dice” (for grades 5–8) (in-person)
Friday, December 17 at 4:15 pm ET (New York)
What is the probability of rolling a given sum with a pair of standard dice? Explore how to determine that probability and then have fun while challenging yourself to find a different way of numbering the dice to achieve the very same probability! For students in grades 5 through 8 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Free Family Fridays: “Re-flexions: a new look at flexagons” with Yana Mohanty (in-person/online)
Friday, December 17 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this highly hands-on workshop designed to bring families together for fun in math, discover the fascination of flexagons. Whether you’re already a fan or new to these delightful creations, join us in exploring their mechanical and form-shifting properties. As we build flexagons together, experience how the fun of flexagons goes far beyond fidgeting! Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees. Learn more and register at familyfridays.momath.org.
Math Discovery: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (in-person)
Saturday, December 18 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Shapes are all around us and form the basic building blocks of modern life. Using wooden squares, rectangles, rhombi, trapezoids, and hexagons, discover how shapes are different from each other and how mathematicians identify and name them. Through games and interactive activities, explore geometrical symmetries and how to construct polygons with many sides, including the tetracontakaihexagon! For students in grades pre-K through 2 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Alternative Perspectives” (online)
Monday, December 20 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Recently featured in MoMath’s Composite gallery, artist Anton Bakker’s work will take you on a journey into a world of mathematical beauty with an added twist: a change in perspective seems to change the very reality of the object before us. Lines, curves, knots, spirals, Möbius strips, optical illusions, and fractals — all are explored in this highly engaging virtual tour. Discover these stunning sculptures and try your own hands-on activities! Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Free-to-members Starring Math — discussion of the film The Man Who Knew Infinity hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Monday, December 20 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz and his special guests — director and writer Matthew Brown and two associate producers and mathematical consultants for the film, Fields Medalist Manjul Bhargava and University of Virginia Thomas Jefferson Professor of Mathematics and Chair Ken Ono — for an hour of discussion. The series continues with The Man Who Knew Infinity, in which Srinivasa Ramanujan, a poor young man working as a bookkeeper in India, submits his personal writings to the famous mathematician G.H. Hardy. Recognizing Ramanujan’s mathematical talent, Hardy invites Ramanujan to the University of Cambridge and helps him communicate his unique genius to the world. In this special evening event, join Steve and his guests for an hour of conversation about the man — and the math — behind the movie. Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.
Solstice Reflections at Flatiron Plaza (in-person)
Tuesday, December 21 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
In celebration of the season of light, MoMath invites passersby to experience the joyful reflection of a life-sized kaleidoscope. Bring the kids by after school for an opportunity to take your own mathematical selfie — MoMath will be at the Flatiron North Public Plaza (the triangle bounded by 23rd Street, 5th Avenue, and Broadway) between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm ET (New York). No registration required. Learn more at solstice.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, December 21 at 3:00 pm ET (New York) for grades K-1
Tuesday, December 21 at 4:00 pm ET (New York) for grades 2-3
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Math Discovery: “Tied in Knot Theory” (for grades 4–8) (in-person)
Wednesday, December 22 at 4:15 pm ET (New York)
Join us for an introduction to the mathematical theory of knots. By tangling and untangling seemingly simple knots, discover what it means for knots to be, topologically, the same or different. Explore the types of problems that tie up the minds of knot theorists! For students in grades 4 through 8 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Members-only Writing About Math for The New York Times (online)
Wednesday, December 22 at 6:15 pm ET (New York)
In the spring of 2010, Steven Strogatz wrote a 15-part series for The New York Times on the elements of math, from basic to baffling. To his surprise — and his editor’s — each piece climbed the “most emailed” list and elicited hundreds of appreciative comments. Join Steve as he shares his adventures in bringing math to the masses, as well as the lessons he learned about what works… and what doesn’t. It’s not too late to join the MoMath family so you can participate in this exclusive event, open only to MoMath members. Learn more and register at nytimesmath.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Hexahedron” (online)
Thursday, December 23 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore geometry and discover the beautiful structure of polyhedra! Using modular origami techniques that involve folding multiple sheets of paper, participants will create their own hexahedra. Making Math Solid is a series that focuses on different polyhedra, highlighting their fascinating properties. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Math Discovery: “Tessellation Station” (for grades K–2) (in-person)
Friday, December 24 at 3:00 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.
Senior Sessions: “Sensational Puzzles” (online)
Tuesday, December 28 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore mathematical puzzles that grabbed the headlines! Learn to solve spectacular and controversial puzzles using logic, probability, and basic graph theory. Develop puzzle-solving strategies while diving into these news-making mathematical conundrums. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
MoMath Mini-Camps (in-person/online)
Wednesday, December 29 to Thursday, December 30
Too cool for school: these interactive theme-based lessons and creative hands-on projects make math come alive for each and every participant! Learn more and register at minicamp.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” (online)
Friday, December 31 at 2:00 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.
Senior Sessions: “Polyomino Puzzlers” (online)
Tuesday, January 4 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. Explore various types of symmetry using these unique objects. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Octahedron” (online)
Friday, January 7 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore geometry and discover the beautiful structure of polyhedra! Using modular origami techniques that involve folding multiple sheets of paper, participants will create their very own octahedra. Making Math Solid is a series that focuses on different polyhedra, highlighting their fascinating properties. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, January 7 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 1 — first session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, January 9 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called “one of the world’s most popular partnership card games.” If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL-accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in an eight-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for eight weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Skipping Towards Infinity” (online)
Monday, January 10 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Is it possible to add infinitely many things and end up with a single finite number? Sometimes, but the arithmetic of infinity obeys its own strange rules. Achilles and the Tortoise never quite mastered them! Explore this classic paradox and other surprising and other unexpected results that arise when considering the mathematics of infinity. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
COVID Science: “What does herd immunity mean?” (online)
Monday, January 10 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath is delighted to announce a series of talks focused on answering your questions about COVID-19 and featuring Dr. Sharon Nachman, Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. In this three-part online series, Dr. Nachman will share some of the science behind the spread of this disease, discuss what we know — and what we don’t know — and share the facts about how we can best protect ourselves and those we love. Learn more and register at covidscience.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, January 11 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Math Gems — first session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, January 11 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “Tag Deal: Discrete Chaos in a Deck of Cards” featuring Barry Cipra (in-person/online)
Wednesday, January 12 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Insanity, it’s sometimes said, is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Mathematics, it might be said, often involves doing the same thing over and over and actually achieving different results. Join freelance mathematics writer Barry Cipra for some mathematical insanity with Tag Deal, a game of unpredictable repetition. Learn more and register at mathencounters.org.
Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Ranking and Tanking” (online)
Thursday, January 13 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Voting for a preference may seem simple, but when multiple options exist, the math gets complicated! The different methods of counting the vote can often result in different winners. Explore the mathematics behind various vote-counting systems and develop a deeper understanding of what it means for a system to be equitable. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, January 14 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
MOVES: “The Fascination of Puzzles” (in-person)
Mini-MOVES, Saturday through Monday, January 15-17, 2022
Full conference rescheduled to Sunday through Tuesday, August 7-9, 2022
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 now take place in person on August 8 and 9, with an opening reception at MoMath on the evening of Sunday, August 7. In the interim, from Saturday, January 15, through Monday, January 17, a Mini-MOVES gathering will be held — in person — at MoMath. Learn more and register at moves.momath.org.
COVID Science: “Clinical Trials from A to Z” (online)
Monday, January 17 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath is delighted to announce a series of talks focused on answering your questions about COVID-19 and featuring Dr. Sharon Nachman, Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. In this three-part online series, Dr. Nachman will share some of the science behind the spread of this disease, discuss what we know — and what we don’t know — and share the facts about how we can best protect ourselves and those we love. Learn more and register at covidscience.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Luck, Magic, or Math?” (online)
Tuesday, January 18 at 2:00 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.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, January 18 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Math Gems — second session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, January 18 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, January 19 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 Weil Conjectures by Karen Olsson (online)
Wednesday, January 19 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Love mathematics and books? Looking for a stimulating and fun discussion? Volumes, the MoMath book club, is just the thing for you. This reading group is designed especially for those interested in mathematics and science and how they affect our lives. No prior math or science background is necessary. The Weil Conjectures begins as a historical account of the Weil siblings ― Simone, a social activist and mystic, and André, a mathematician. However, the book quickly expands in scope, also becoming a meditation on creativity and on the author’s own years studying math. As Olsson grapples with the intellectual obsessions of these singular French thinkers, she revisits her own obsessions and the way in which her path from math major to writer illustrates the odd detours of life that sometimes lead to discovery. Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, January 20 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.
Space Race Mathematics: “Rocket to the Moon” (online)
Thursday, January 20 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
On July 20, 1969, in one of the greatest feats ever achieved by the human race, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the Moon and became the first humans to walk on a celestial body other than Earth. Now, you can experience (or relive, for those old enough to remember) the sights and times of those days as well as other things “moon-related” in an exciting, immersive presentation. Join Dr. Kevin Bowman, Professor of Mathematics at the Jeremiah Horrocks Institute for Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy at the University of Central Lancashire, as he explains not just the mathematics and science behind this adventure but also what it was like to live through those historic times. Strap in and join the race to the moon as you become an Apollo astronaut, meet the mighty Saturn V rocket, and embark upon your own epic voyage to a lunar landing! Learn more and register at space.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Prime Time” (online)
Friday, January 21 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Come explore modular arithmetic and prime numbers by learning about Cayley graphs, which resemble circular connect-the-dots patterns, but encode important mathematical information. Turn multiplication problems into simple shapes and discover the surprising patterns that emerge. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, January 21 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Free Family Fridays: “Balancing Act: The Math, Art, and Science of Balance” with Godwyn Morris (in-person/online)
Friday, January 21 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join us for a fun and challenging adventure exploring the strategies of balancing equations by using a variety of craft materials and assorted objects. Attendees will design and build a series of Alexander Calder-style sculptures by arranging assorted components to create perfectly balanced projects. With lots of hands-on activities for everyone, we will explore the math, art, and science of balance. Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees. Learn more and register at familyfridays.momath.org.
Free-to-members Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, January 22 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.
Bridge Basics 1 — second session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, January 23 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called “one of the world’s most popular partnership card games.” If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL-accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in an eight-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for eight weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Möbius Mischief” (online)
Monday, January 24 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Participants construct fascinating topological objects such as Möbius bands, discovering their fundamental patterns and structures. Hands-on activities lead participants to discover the surprising properties hidden in these surfaces! Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Starring Math — discussion of the film The Imitation Game hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Monday, January 24 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz and special guest, Janna Levin, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College and award-winning author of A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines, a novel about the ideas and lives of Alan Turing and Kurt Gödel, for an hour of discussion. Each month you’ll watch the featured film at your convenience, then join Steve and his special guests, who will take us deeper into the making of the film, the math in it, or the true stories of the mathematicians themselves. The series continues with a discussion of The Imitation Game, which begins when, in 1939, England declares war on Germany, and the allied code-breakers at Bletchley Park are desperate to crack the Enigma code, which the Nazis are using to transmit seemingly indecipherable messages containing essential intelligence. When a young mathematician and computer scientist named Alan Turing arrives to join the team, he sets out to do the impossible: to build a machine capable of converting Enigma-encoded messages into English. Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, January 25 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Math Gems — third session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, January 25 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Free-to-members QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Wednesday, January 26 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Parents, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an hour of math learning, designed with you in mind. Starting with the basics, we’ll explore — and learn to leap right over — some of the most common stumbling blocks in K–12 math. Anything that you or your child ever found confusing is fair game! Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (online)
Thursday, January 27 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 seniorsessions.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Benson Farb, hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Thursday, January 27 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day? Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician? Or even, what a mathematician does for fun? You may be surprised by some of the answers! Join Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. In January, meet Benson Farb, a math professor at the University of Chicago. He’s known for his work in geometric group theory and low dimensional topology. He’s especially remarkable as a mentor, and has advised 38 PhD students and over 23 postdocs in the last 25 years. Join us for a freewheeling conversation about Benson’s approach to making mathematical discoveries and helping students reach their potential. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
COVID Science: “COVID myths… what is the science?” (online)
Thursday, January 27 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
MoMath is delighted to announce a series of talks focused on answering your questions about COVID-19 and featuring Dr. Sharon Nachman, Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. In this three-part online series, Dr. Nachman will share some of the science behind the spread of this disease, discuss what we know — and what we don’t know — and share the facts about how we can best protect ourselves and those we love. Learn more and register at covidscience.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, January 28 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (online)
Friday, January 28 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Prepare a snack, log on from home, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying uniquely mathematical games, hosted by the nation’s only Museum of Math. Learn more and register at equilibrium.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 1 — third session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, January 30 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called “one of the world’s most popular partnership card games.” If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL-accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in an eight-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for eight weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers by Pendred Noyce and Joan Charles (online)
Sunday, January 30 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
When thirteen-year-old cousins Ivan and Daphne go on a treasure hunt in the rain one summer day, they never expect to stumble into a whole new world where words and numbers run wild. After the cousins outwit a plague of punctuation, grateful villagers beg them to find Lexicon’s missing children, who have been enticed away by dancing lights in the sky. Trekking between villages in search of clues, the cousins encounter a talking thesaurus, a fog of forgetting, the Mistress of Metaphor, a panel of poets, feuding parts of speech, and the illogical mathematicians of Irrationality. With time running out, will Ivan and Daphne find a way to solve the mystery of the lights in the sky and restore the lost children of Lexicon to their homes? Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, January 30 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.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, February 1 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Math Gems — fourth session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, February 1 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, February 4 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 1 — fourth session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, February 6 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called “one of the world’s most popular partnership card games.” If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL-accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in an eight-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for eight weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, February 8 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Math Gems — fifth session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, February 8 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “Top Picks: How mathematics can be used to rank sports teams” featuring John Urschel (in-person/online)
Wednesday, February 9 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
How good is your team? In any sports league, a team’s win/loss record is often used to measure success. But in large leagues where not all teams play each other, often this simple win/loss record doesn’t fully answer the question. Join mathematician John Urschel, a former professional football player himself, to discover how a little bit of math can go a long way in answering this and other related questions. Learn more and register at mathencounters.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Mel Currie (online)
Thursday, February 10 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day? Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician? Or even, what a mathematician does for fun? You may be surprised by some of the answers! Join Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. In February, meet Mel Currie. Mel’s mathematical career didn’t follow a typical path straight from college to grad school to professor. After spending three years as an economic analyst with Gulf Oil Corporation and three years teaching mathematics at a public high school in Düsseldorf, Germany, he returned to the United States and earned a Ph.D., became a professor, and later joined the National Security Agency (NSA). Among the various positions he held at NSA, he was Chief of the Cryptographic Research and Design Division (The Codemakers). In 2015, Mel Currie retired from the National Security Agency after twenty-five years of service. On his journey to old age, Mel picked up a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics at Yale University and a PhD in Mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, February 11 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 1 — fifth session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, February 13 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called “one of the world’s most popular partnership card games.” If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL-accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in an eight-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for eight weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, February 15 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Math Gems — sixth session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, February 15 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, February 16 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
Students, spend an hour independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems. Choose whichever challenges you like and explore them with the guidance and mentorship of an expert mathematician. If you love to experience the incredible joy of mathematical discovery, you won’t want to miss this enjoyable monthly program. Registration coming soon. Learn more at workout.momath.org.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of Power in Numbers by Talithia Williams (online)
Wednesday, February 16 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Love mathematics and books? Looking for a stimulating and fun discussion? Volumes, the MoMath book club, is just the thing for you. This reading group is designed especially for those interested in mathematics and science and how they affect our lives. No prior math or science background is necessary. Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, February 17 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Ever wanted to ask a mathematician something, maybe about a curious new idea you have, or a concept you’d like to understand better? Don’t know whom to ask? Here’s your chance! MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Steven Strogatz, will host this one-hour, online session. Learn more and register at askmath.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, February 18 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Free Family Fridays with Kristof Fenyvesi and Imre Kökényesi (in-person/online)
Friday, February 18 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Family Fridays is designed to bring families together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike. The activities are designed so that all attendees, regardless of age, can participate on an equal footing. Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees. Registration coming soon. Learn more at familyfridays.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, February 19 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath’s favorite math quizmaster Steve Sherman for a fun-filled family game bursting with a wide range of entertaining questions for all ages. Is your family up for this lively challenge?! Registration coming soon. Learn more at krazy.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 1 — sixth session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, February 20 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called “one of the world’s most popular partnership card games.” If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL-accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in an eight-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for eight weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Buzzword Math: “Riemann Hypothesis” (online)
Monday, February 21 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Some mathematical phrases have seeped into popular culture, especially within the broader MoMath community. These are “buzzwords” you’ve undoubtedly heard, but you may not know what they really mean. In this three-part series, Paul Zeitz will help us explore a few of the biggest buzzwords and try to make sense of them. No, we won’t get to the research frontier — but after attending this series, you’ll be able to more than hold your own at even the nerdiest of cocktail parties! This session, we’ll tackle the Riemann Hypothesis. You’ve heard of it, and maybe even seen the mathematical statement about roots of the “zeta function,” but if you are like most math hobbyists, it still makes no sense. What is the Riemann Hypothesis, why is it important, and how does it fit into the mathematics that you already understand? Registration coming soon. Learn more at buzzword.momath.org.
2022 MoMath Masters Tournament – save the date!
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Save the date for the 2022 MoMath Masters Tournament! Details and registration coming soon. Learn more at masters.momath.org.
Space Race Mathematics: “Apollo 13: Lucky for Some?” (online)
Thursday, February 24 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
On April 13, 1970, when the spacecraft Apollo 13 was more than 200,000 miles from Earth heading toward the Moon, a catastrophic failure occurred. There followed a chain of events which set off the greatest rescue ever attempted in the history of mankind. Take a journey back in time as Dr. Kevin Bowman, Professor of Mathematics at the Jeremiah Horrocks Institute for Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy at the University of Central Lancashire, shows us what really happened — and why. Encounter the scientists and engineers who designed and built the spacecraft, an endeavor that pushed both humans and machines to their limits. With every decision a matter of life and death, discover how Mission Control put together a plan in their desperate attempt to save the lives of the crew of Apollo 13. Learn more and register at space.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, February 25 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (online)
Friday, February 25 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Prepare a snack, log on from home, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying uniquely mathematical games, hosted by the nation’s only Museum of Math. Registration coming soon. Learn more at equilibrium.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 1 — seventh session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, February 27 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called “one of the world’s most popular partnership card games.” If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL-accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in an eight-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for eight weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen (online)
Sunday, February 27 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
One day I was 12 years old and broke. Then Grandma gave me Grandpa’s old riding lawnmower. I set out to mow some lawns. More people wanted me to mow their lawns. And more and more… One client was Arnold the stockbroker, who offered to teach me about “the beauty of capitalism. Supply and Demand. Diversify labor. Distribute the wealth.” “Wealth?” I said. “It’s groovy, man,” said Arnold. If I’d known what was coming, I might have climbed on my mower and putted all the way home to hide in my room. But the lawn business grew and grew. So did my profits, which Arnold invested in many things. And one of them was Joey Pow the prizefighter. That’s when my 12th summer got really interesting. Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, February 27 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities, interactive social games, and great music, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Learn more and register at unlimited.momath.org.
Buzzword Math: “P vs NP” (online)
Monday, February 28 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Some mathematical phrases have seeped into popular culture, especially within the broader MoMath community. These are “buzzwords” you’ve undoubtedly heard, but you may not know what they really mean. In this three-part series, Paul Zeitz will help us explore a few of the biggest buzzwords and try to make sense of them. No, we won’t get to the research frontier — but after attending this series, you’ll be able to more than hold your own at even the nerdiest of cocktail parties! This session, we’ll tackle P vs NP. You may have heard that this is one of the thorniest and most consequential problems in all of mathematics, and that its resolution would instantly change the way we think about computation. Why is “computation” important, and what do those letters actually mean? Registration coming soon. Learn more at buzzword.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, March 1 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Math Gems — seventh session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, March 4 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 1 — final session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, March 6 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Bridge has been called “one of the world’s most popular partnership card games.” If you’ve always wanted to learn to play, MoMath is here to help. Join ACBL-accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in an eight-week program designed to show you the basics. Grounded in simple arithmetic, bridge inherently includes an assessment of probability as players think about what others are likely or unlikely to have in their hands. Join us for eight weeks — and take away a hobby for a lifetime! Learn more and register at bridge.momath.org.
Buzzword Math: “Quantum Computing” (online)
Monday, March 7 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Some mathematical phrases have seeped into popular culture, especially within the broader MoMath community. These are “buzzwords” you’ve undoubtedly heard, but you may not know what they really mean. In this three-part series, Paul Zeitz will help us explore a few of the biggest buzzwords and try to make sense of them. No, we won’t get to the research frontier — but after attending this series, you’ll be able to more than hold your own at even the nerdiest of cocktail parties! This session, we’ll tackle quantum computing. At the intersection of math, physics, and computer science, it’s a breakthrough that has almost happened. Like P vs NP, it could change the universe. How? Registration coming soon. Learn more at buzzword.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, March 8 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Math Gems — final session of an eight-week minicourse (in-person/online)
Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
In this eight-week minicourse, Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz will show you eight of the most beautiful gems in the history of math — clever calculations, nifty numbers, ingenious proofs, and the stories behind them, from cultures around the world — and then invite you to jump in and play with some engaging puzzles based on these jewels of mathematics. Learn more and register at gems.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters featuring Jelani Nelson (in-person/online)
Wednesday, March 9 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
MoMath welcomes Jelani Nelson, Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at UC Berkeley, to Math Encounters, MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation. Learn more and register for free at mathencounters.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, March 11 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Free Family Fridays with Steven Strogatz (in-person/online)
Friday, March 11 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Family Fridays is designed to bring families together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike. The activities are designed so that all attendees, regardless of age, can participate on an equal footing. Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees. Registration coming soon. Learn more at familyfridays.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, March 15 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Man from the Future by Ananyo Bhattacharya (online)
Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Love mathematics and books? Looking for a stimulating and fun discussion? Volumes, the MoMath book club, is just the thing for you. This reading group is designed especially for those interested in mathematics and science and how they affect our lives. No prior math or science background is necessary. Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, March 16 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
Students, spend an hour independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems. Choose whichever challenges you like and explore them with the guidance and mentorship of an expert mathematician. If you love to experience the incredible joy of mathematical discovery, you won’t want to miss this enjoyable monthly program. Registration coming soon. Learn more at workout.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, March 17 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Ever wanted to ask a mathematician something, maybe about a curious new idea you have, or a concept you’d like to understand better? Don’t know whom to ask? Here’s your chance! MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Steven Strogatz, will host this one-hour, online session. Learn more and register at askmath.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, March 18 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: The Unteachables by Gordon Korman (online)
Sunday, March 20 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
The Unteachables are a notorious class of misfits, delinquents, and academic train wrecks. There’s Aldo, with anger management issues; Parker, who can’t read; Kiana, who doesn’t even belong in the class — or any class; and Elaine (rhymes with pain). The Unteachables have been removed from the student body and isolated in Room 117. Their teacher is Mr. Zachary Kermit, the most burned-out teacher in all of Greenwich. He was once a rising star, but his career was shattered by a cheating scandal that still haunts him. After years of phoning it in, he is finally one year away from early retirement. But the superintendent has a plan to torpedo that idea — and it involves assigning Mr. Kermit to the Unteachables. Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, March 20 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities, interactive social games, and great music, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Registration coming soon. Learn more at unlimited.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, March 22 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (online)
Friday, March 25 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Prepare a snack, log on from home, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying uniquely mathematical games, hosted by the nation’s only Museum of Math. Registration coming soon. Learn more at equilibrium.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, March 29 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician (online)
Thursday, March 31 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day? Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician? Or even, what a mathematician does for fun? You may be surprised by some of the answers! Join Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference in Paris (in-person)
Monday, April 4 through Wednesday, April 6, 2022
MoMath is pleased to announce that it is joining forces with Institut Henri Poincaré and the IMAGINARY team to bring you MATRIX x IMAGINARY 2021 on the future of mathematics engagement. Mark your calendars now for three days of sharing, networking, and learning as we gather for the fourth biennial MATRIX conference in Paris. Registration coming soon. Learn more at matrix.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, April 5 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “The Lonely Runner: an unsolved mystery of mathematics” featuring Matthias Beck (in-person/online)
Wednesday, April 13 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
The Lonely Runner Conjecture is an (in-)famous open problem in combinatorial number theory: if n runners with different (constant) speeds move around a circular track of length 1, then for each runner there will be a time when they have distance at least 1/n to the others. How did this problem come about, how is it related to the approximation of real numbers by rationals, and how can we visualize this problem using 2- or 3-dimensional shapes? Join mathematician Matthias Beck as we explore this fascinating mathematical mystery. Registration coming soon. Learn more at mathencounters.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles by Martin Gardner (online)
Sunday, April 17 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Over a period of 25 years as author of the Mathematical Games column for Scientific American, Martin Gardner devoted a column every six months or so to short math problems or puzzles. The present volume contains a rich selection of 70 of the best of these brainteasers, in some cases including references to new developments related to the puzzle. Now enthusiasts can challenge their solving skills and rattle their egos with such stimulating mind-benders as The Returning Explorer, The Mutilated Chessboard, Scrambled Box Tops, The Fork in the Road, Bronx vs. Brooklyn, and 64 other problems involving logic and basic math. Solutions are included. Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, April 17 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities, interactive social games, and great music, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Registration coming soon. Learn more at unlimited.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, April 20 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
Students, spend an hour independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems. Choose whichever challenges you like and explore them with the guidance and mentorship of an expert mathematician. If you love to experience the incredible joy of mathematical discovery, you won’t want to miss this enjoyable monthly program. Registration coming soon. Learn more at workout.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, April 21 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Ever wanted to ask a mathematician something, maybe about a curious new idea you have, or a concept you’d like to understand better? Don’t know whom to ask? Here’s your chance! MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Steven Strogatz, will host this one-hour, online session. Learn more and register at askmath.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Mariel Vazquez (online)
Thursday, April 28 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. In April, meet Mariel Vazquez. Mariel Vazquez is an award-winning professor at UC Davis who is jointly affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. She studies how DNA can get itself tied up in knots and then untie itself. In 2020, she was elected a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society “for contributions in research and outreach at the interface of topology and molecular biology, and for service to the mathematical community, in particular to underrepresented groups.” Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: Strange Attractors by Charles Soule (author), Greg Scott (illustrator), and Soo Lee (illustrator) (online)
Sunday, May 15 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
In 1978, Dr. Spencer Brownfield saved New York City from itself, bringing the city back from the verge of collapse and ruin. And for thirty years, his small, unnoticed adjustments to the city’s systems have kept the city afloat. Or so he claims to Heller Wilson, a young graduate student that he has chosen as his successor. Is there truth behind Dr. Brownfield’s claims about The Butterfly Effect and how his “complexity math” applies to the city’s patterns? Or are they simply the ravings of a man broken by loss and desperate to make sense of the world around him? Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, May 15 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities, interactive social games, and great music, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Registration coming soon. Learn more at unlimited.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, May 18 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. Registration coming soon. Learn more at workout.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, May 19 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.
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.
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. Registration coming soon. Learn more at unlimited.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.
Math on the House — mailing list; sign up to be notified about FREE programs
MoMath is pleased to offer Math on the House, a mailing list for valued Museum patrons to receive free last-minute tickets for select events, when space is available. To subscribe, visit mathonthehouse.momath.org.
Perspectives: The MoMath Summer College Volunteer Program
Each summer, MoMath offers Perspectives, a volunteer program for college undergraduates. Students who complete Perspectives learn what it takes to operate a successful business and are exposed to a variety of interesting programs, lectures, and people. The expected commitment is five days per week for eight to twelve weeks, typically including assignments on the floor of the Museum, in the retail shop, and in MoMath’s administrative office. Perspectives is an unpaid volunteer program. MoMath is currently accepting applications for summer 2022 and will be admitting candidates on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply at perspectives.momath.org.
Integrators: The MoMath High School Volunteer Program (in-person)
MoMath accepts a limited number of high school students for ongoing volunteer roles during summer vacation and/or the academic year. The Integrators program offers a chance to improve interpersonal and communication skills, explore mathematical concepts, and learn valuable skills. MoMath Integrators interact with visitors (on the Museum floor or online) and train with professional educators, interpreters, and managers. Students who participate during summer vacation commit five days per week. During the school year, the commitment is approximately one day per week, typically a Saturday or Sunday, from September through June. Apply now for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply at volunteers.momath.org.
Summations: MoMath’s homeschool program
Homeschool students can experience the excitement of a MoMath field trip! With the Summations program, homeschoolers can spend the afternoon learning about the math behind MoMath’s engaging interactive exhibits or participating in an exploratory, hands-on classroom experience along with other homeschool families. Learn more at summations.momath.org.
Events, birthday parties, and more
Looking to host a one-of-a-kind event where your guests can interact with more than 40 engaging exhibits? Enter a world of mathematical intrigue, but don’t worry — amidst all the activity, there is plenty of space for gala-worthy dinners, over-the-top birthday bashes, laser-cutting parties, and bar/bat mitzvahs. Who knew math could be this much fun? Email programservices@momath.org for more information.
School and group visits
MoMath has over a dozen great programs, from graph coloring to Möbius bands, for school groups visiting the Museum. Bring your students to MoMath — virtually or in person — for a peek into the exciting world of mathematics, and see why students and teachers of all ages love the Museum. Learn more and register at fieldtrips.momath.org.
Free trips for Title I schools
Thanks to contributions from individuals and organizations including Adams & Company, Con Edison, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, Two Sigma, New York City Council Members Mark Levine (7th District) and Carlina Rivera (2nd District), plus several generous MoMath friends, support for Title I schools is now available. 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 or in-person) during the 2021-2022 school year, visit titleone.momath.org. Interested in sponsoring a field trip? Email donation@momath.org.
Beautiful Math
See what mathematicians think is beautiful about mathematics at beautiful.momath.org.
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Join the MoMath community
Become a member today and take advantage of exciting and engaging math programs for all ages. Visit momath.org/join to become a member and receive unlimited access to MoMath’s innovative exhibits, plus discounts for select programs in Additions, the shop at MoMath. Members receive free registration to select online programs, free access to recordings of MoMath programs, and exclusive invitations to members-only online events. Become a premium member and receive early notices, special invitations to exclusive MoMath events, discounts on birthday parties, and more. Join now and take advantage of MoMath’s low rates. To learn more about long-term memberships, call 212-542-0566.
We need you!
Interested in volunteering on the Museum floor? If you love math, would like to help others enjoy MoMath’s interactive suite of exhibits, and are willing to do two four-hour shifts each month, please send an email to jobs@momath.org with the subject line “MoMath integrator.” Please include a cover letter, your current résumé, and a newly-written essay that, in approximately 150 to 500 words, describes an experience that shaped your love of mathematics.
We hope to see you at MoMath!
