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Wonder-ful Math with MoMath!
Join the National Museum of Mathematics for a day of interactive fun! From slicing shapes with lasers to exploring giant mazes, designing roller coasters, and more, there's something for everyone. MoMath will also setting up an outpost of Additions, the shop at MoMath, for all your Festival gift needs. Learn more→
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2019 Festival Major Activity Presenters
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A Fine Art of Problem Solving:
How Mathematicians Use Braids to Save the Day and Take Over the World
Dr. Nancy Scherich, University of California, Santa Barbara
Lots of people love braiding, from hairdressers to mathematicians! Dr. Scherich has been a dancer all her life, and recently decided to mix together her passions for math and dance. The 2017 winner of the “Dance Your Ph.D.” contest will discuss how she uses dance to teach the mathematics of braids. Learn more→
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Mathematics for Human Flourishing
Dr. Francis Su, Harvey Mudd College
Some think of mathematics as cold, lifeless, and unemotional. But math can inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to play, seek truth, pursue beauty, explore freedom, and build community. Dr. Francis Su shares his story about why we should be encouraging all people to do mathematics, especially anyone who has felt like they don't belong in a math classroom. Learn more →
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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Film Room
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Film Room features a full day of events that bring math to life on the screen and face-to-face! Bring your questions and your curiosity, and our film presenters will supply the fun! View all Film Room events→
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The Physics of Football
John Urschel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Join former Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman John Urschel, a Ph.D. candidate in math, as he showcases the math of football through comments on video clips of live football plays. Learn more→
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Urschel, an avid amateur chess player, will also present on The Geometry of Chess, sharing some of the beautiful geometrical concepts found in this deeply mathematical game.
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More Math! Online Resources
We invite you to explore the wonder and beauty of math with these puzzles, games, books, videos, and other mathy treats. New resources are added each month! Learn more→
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2019 Festival Sponsors
We joyfully thank our 2019 Festival sponsors!
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Simons Foundation
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Eric and Wendy Schmidt
National Science Foundation
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Irwin and Joan Jacobs
The Kavli Foundation
American Mathematical Society (AMS)
The Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences
Northrop Grumman
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