Virtual Programming Schedule

This season, all events are FREE though pre-registration is still required. Explore our events below and register today!

COUNTING SPOTS:
USING JAPANESE BRAIDING TO ILLUSTRATE MATHEMATICAL SYMMETRIES

MARCH 28 & APRIL 4, 4-5 PM ET

Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braiding technique which involves 8, 16, or more strands of fiber which are braided while being suspended from a frame or plate.  We will learn how to make a simple Kumihimo braid and also explore its mathematical symmetries, which might surprise you!

Register by March 27

PRESENTER

Joshua Holden

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Joshua Holden is the Endowed Chair for Innovation in Science, Engineering & Math Education and Professor of Mathematics at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.  He has been teaching cryptography courses for undergraduates for 22 years, and is the author of a popular-science book on cryptography and its history.

MATHEMAGICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

APRIL 26, 4-5 PM ET

There are several innovative ways to use Recreational Mathematics in Higher Education. This workshop will showcase a university professor to exhibit experience in teaching different mathematical topics at higher education level, from basic to advanced mathematics, with the use of magic tricks. There will discussion about hands-on activities to be performed with students at various levels, revealing mathematical tricks, giving hints based on years of experience. A wide number of books will be also mentioned to encourage participants to advance in their possibilities. Material will be created and distributed, all based on published peer-reviewed articles and textbooks. An analysis of how much more higher education students get engaged when they have fun with mathematics will also be shared. 

Register by April 25

PRESENTER

Ricardo Teixeira

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Ricardo Teixeira is the author of "Mathemagics: A Magical Journey through Advanced Mathematics" and has presented his tricks to over 15,000 people in the last few years.