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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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)
What's the Big Idea Game Show
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What's the Big Idea: A Game Show...
Join elementary, middle, and high school students for a whirlwind presentation of big ideas in math —... Learn More→
Shawn Bernier
Shawn Bernier
Young People’s Project (YPP)
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YPP Math Games: Factor Tree Race
Factor Tree Race: Participants will compete to see who can successfully break down the number into its... Learn More→
Young People’s Project (YPP)
The Young People’s Project (YPP)
What’s the Big Idea? Game Show
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YPP: The Young People's Project
Math Literacy, Near-Peer Mentorship, and Social Justice. YPP brings together middle school... Learn More→
Young People’s Project (YPP)
The Young People’s Project (YPP)

AIM Math Communities
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Math Communities: Puppies and Kittens
Discover joyful math in community — with AIM! Presented by Jess Topal. Learn More→
AIM Math Communities
AIM Math Communities
Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative
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Math Improv with Preschoolers
Math improv is playing with math using anything, anywhere! Bring 6 objects. We will show you how to create... Learn More→
Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative
Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
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Meet a Mathematician: Kerisha Burke
What can you do with a math degree? Meet a fascinating mathematician and find out! It’s quite... 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. Learn More→
Music Notes
Music Notes
Logo for the Benjamin Banneker Association: Focus | Perseverance | Inspiration
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Tick Tock Banneker Clock
A book reading by Dr. Crystal Morton, President of the Benjamin Banneker Association, Inc... Learn More→
Benjamin Banneker Association
The Benjamin Banneker Association

NOVA Education
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Are We Alone? The NOVA Exoplanet Lab
Play the NOVA Exoplanet Lab to learn how to calculate an exoplanet’s volume, mass, and density to see if... Learn More→
NOVA Education
NOVA Education
Logo for the Benjamin Banneker Association: Focus | Perseverance | Inspiration
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Counting On Katherine, Dorothy, Mary, and More...
Learn about the pioneering African-American mathematicians of NASA, explore Mathical literature books, and... Learn More→
Benjamin Banneker Association
The Benjamin Banneker Association
Science Circus
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Juggle by Number
Explore “Siteswap” — the math model of juggling. “Catch on” to the basic throw paths and calculate a trick... Learn More→
Rhys Thomas
Science Circus
San Francisco Math Circle
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Jump In with the SF Math Circle (Elementary)...
Join San Francisco Math Circle for an interesting math challenge for elementary students. Learn More→
San Francisco Math Circle
San Francisco Math Circle
PBS SoCal Family Math
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Matemáticas divertidas: crea una marioneta
Únase a PBS SoCal para una divertida actividad práctica para ayudar a los niños a aprender sobre las... Learn More→
PBS SoCal Family Math
PBS SoCal
Math Monday
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Math Monday: Stack Up
Play some fun, online games and puzzles with Math Monday. Presented by Huy Tran. Learn More→
Math Monday
Math Monday
Public Math
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Mini Math Zine Fest
Make a zine with Public Math! Zines are self-published booklets that can be about anything — ours will be... Learn More→
Public Math
Public Math

Logo for the Benjamin Banneker Association: Focus | Perseverance | Inspiration
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Dr. Granville, Mathematician & Computer...
Learn about another Hidden Figure, the 2nd Black woman math doctorate. Color the Mercury Friendship 7... Learn More→
Benjamin Banneker Association
The Benjamin Banneker Association
Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative
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Improvisación Matemática con Preescolares
Improvisación Matemática es una forma juguetona de explorar matemáticas en cualquier sitio. Solo traiga... Learn More→
Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative
Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative
AIM Math Communities
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Math Communities: Stack Up
Discover joyful math in community — with AIM! Presented by Kelley Barnes. Learn More→
AIM Math Communities
AIM Math Communities
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
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Meet a Mathematician: Torina Lewis
What can you do with a math degree? Meet a fascinating mathematician and find out! Dr. Torina... Learn More→
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)