2020-2021 Festival: April 2021 Schedule | National Math Festival

2020-2021 Festival: April 2021 Schedule

The National Math Festival brings together some of the most fascinating mathematicians of our time to inspire and challenge participants of all ages to see math in new and exciting ways. The 2021 Festival will feature juicy talks, hands-on demos, art, films, performances, puzzles, games, children’s book readings, and more for all ages.

Events will take place December 2020 through March 2021, with a concentration of live, interactive online events during the Festival weekend, April 16-18, 2021. See below for the schedule. (Any schedule updates that may occur to 2020-2021 Festival programming will be posted here.)

All times in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

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Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (JRMF)
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Our Favorite Joyful, Collaborative Math...

Our universe is messy: its laws are difficult to figure out, its size intimidating... definitely not the... Learn More→
Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (JRMF)
Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival

Changing the "Face" of Mathematics
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Changing the ‘Face’ of Mathematics

In 2017, Dr. Erica Graham, Dr. Raegan Higgins, Dr. Candice Price, and Dr. Shelby Wilson and launched the... Learn More→
Dr. Candice Price
Dr. Candice Price

More Math! Resources
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All Ages: More Math! & MIND Research

Learn about More Math! Resources for joyful math exploration recommended by the National Math Festival.... Learn More→
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI)
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI)
PBS SoCal Family Math
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Fun Family Math: Make a Stick Puppet

Join PBS SoCal for a fun hands-on activity to learn about shapes while building your very own stick... Learn More→
PBS SoCal Family Math
PBS SoCal
Steven Strogatz
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Infinite Powers: The Story of Calculus

Everyone has heard of calculus, but why is it so important? In this talk, Dr. Strogatz will try to clarify... Learn More→
Dr. Steven Strogatz
Dr. Steven Strogatz
Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (JRMF)
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Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (en...

Learn about JRMF's 2021 offerings and discover how you can bring the festival spirit into your... Learn More→
Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (JRMF)
Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival
More Math! Resources
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Little Ones: More Math! and MIND Research

Learn about More Math! Resources for joyful math exploration recommended by the National Math Festival.... Learn More→
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI)
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI)
PBS SoCal Family Math
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Little Ones: PBS SoCal Family Math

Learn about PBS SoCal's Family Math initiative and receive digital resources to joyfully explore math at... Learn More→
PBS SoCal Family Math
PBS SoCal
PBS SoCal Family Math
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Little Ones: PBS SoCal Family Math (en español...

Learn about PBS SoCal's Family Math iniatitive and receive digital resources to joyfully explore math at... Learn More→
PBS SoCal Family Math
PBS SoCal
Young People’s Project (YPP)
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Math Scavenger Hunt

Use the different math concepts embedded in the riddles to help you solve them as quickly as possible!... Learn More→
Young People’s Project (YPP)
The Young People’s Project (YPP)
Math Talk
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MathTalk: Measure! Everything! App (YPP Booth...

Measure! Everything! Explore the new app that uses AI to spark kids' drive to measure their world. Learn More→
Math Talk
MathTalk
Presenters talking with kids
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MoMath: Additions Store

Looking for a cool math gift for your favorite teacher or the math enthusiast in your life? Stop by the... Learn More→
National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP)
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National Girls Collaborative Project

Girls and math: a natural combination! Meet the folks at NGCP and check out a wide variety of resources... Learn More→
National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP)
National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
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National Science Foundation

Most if not all of this weekend's presenters have been funded by the NSF. Learn more about the key... Learn More→
National Science Foundation (NSF)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Logo for the Benjamin Banneker Association: Focus | Perseverance | Inspiration
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Raye Montague: The Girl with a Mind for Math...

Come and learn about engineer Raye Montague and see why she loved mathematics! Presented by ... Learn More→
Benjamin Banneker Association
The Benjamin Banneker Association
FUNDAPROMAT
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Rompecabezas con Palillos de Dientes

Explora rompecabezas con palillos de dientes! Lista de materiales: Palillos... Learn More→
FUNDAPROMAT
FUNDAPROMAT
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
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SIAM: Industrial and Applied Mathematics

What can you do with a math degree? Come learn about many different math careers, and meet some... Learn More→
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
Music Notes
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Songwriting Workshop with the Music Notes

Join Mr. Q-U-E for a rap lyric writing workshop. Music Notes is an educational music company... Learn More→
Music Notes
Music Notes
Math Monday
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Taxicab Geometry with Dilip Barman

Play some fun, online games and puzzles with Math Monday. Presented by Dilip Barman.   Learn More→
Math Monday
Math Monday

AIM Math Communities
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Math Communities: Don't Say 13

Discover joyful math in community — with AIM! Presented by Spencer Bowen. Learn More→
AIM Math Communities
AIM Math Communities