2021 Festival Schedule
Join us inside the Hopin event website for this free, all-ages event on April 16-18, 2021!
Whether you're joining us as a classroom, a family, or on your own — you will find inspiration and enjoyment in this year's online events. Learn more about the activities and presentations taking place during the 2021 Festival below.
Don't forget to register on Eventbrite (opens new window) in order to get the access link!
Enter the Event Lobby on Hopin (opens new window)
What to Expect: 2021 Festival Q&A
How to Access the NMF Live Online Weekend
Tips & Tricks for Navigating Hopin
- On the Stage: Film Events, Math Talks, and other presentations
- In Booths: Family fun resources, Math Experts (live on camera)
- In Sessions: Hands-on demos, puzzles, games, activities, and more; Meet the Mathematician: workshops and live conversations
2021 Festival Hours
All 2021 Festival events take place online:
- Friday, April 16, 2021: 12:30pm - 7pm US Eastern Time (GMT-4)
- Saturday, April 17, 2021: 10:30am - 8pm US Eastern Time
- Sunday, April 18, 2021: 10:30am - 4:30pm US Eastern Time
You can also view the full NMF Live Online Weekend schedule as a Google Spreadsheet (opens new window), or use this print-at-home PDF (opens new window) to help track the events that matter most to you.
Explore the NMF Live Online Weekend Schedule
All times in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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How to Get the Most Out of NMF Live Online (1)
Event time: Friday 4/16 from 12:30PM - 1:00pm ET
Welcome to the 2021 National Math Festival Live Online Weekend! This video will give you a quick overview of how best to... Learn More→
- Welcome
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How to Get the Most Out of NMF Live Online (2)
Event time: Friday 4/16 from 1:00PM - 1:30pm ET
Welcome to the 2021 National Math Festival Live Online Weekend! This video will give you a quick overview of how best to... Learn More→
- Welcome
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Secrets of the Surface: Film Screening and Live Panel Q&A
Event time: Friday 4/16 from 2:00PM - 3:30pm ET
Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani (2020)
Filmed in Canada, Iran, and the... Learn More→
Presenters
- Film Event
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Mathical Author Reading: Brittney Morris, "Slay"
Event time: Friday 4/16 from 4:00PM - 4:30pm ET
Join author Brittney Morris as she reads the story of Kiera Johnson, a 17-year-old self-taught computer programmer and video... Learn More→
Presenters
- Mathical Author Reading
- Presentation
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Imagine Math Class (Race Unity Invitation): Video Winners
Event time: Friday 4/16 from 4:30PM - 5:00pm ET
Join us for a live screening of the 10 winning student videos from the IMAGINE MATH CLASS... Learn More→
Presenters
- Presentation
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The Bit Player: Film Screening and Live Panel Q&A
Event time: Friday 4/16 from 5:00PM - 7:00pm ET
In a blockbuster paper in 1948, Claude Shannon introduced the notion of a “bit” and laid the foundation for the information... Learn More→
Presenters
- Film Event
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How to Get the Most Out of NMF Live Online (3)
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 10:30AM - 11:00am ET
Welcome to the 2021 National Math Festival Live Online Weekend! This video will give you a quick overview of how best to... Learn More→
- Welcome
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AIM Math Communities
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
You're invited… to AIM's strong and welcoming network of math organizations supporting joyful math online.
The mission... Learn More→
Presenters
- Resource Hub
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All Ages: Mathical Book Prize (Readalouds)
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
Meet Mathical Committee members, browse math-inspiring literary books for kids of all ages, and check out reading guides for... Learn More→
Presenters
- Resource Hub
- Activity
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All Ages: Mathical Book Prize (Readalouds) (en español)
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
Meet Mathical Committee members, browse math-inspiring literary books for kids of all ages, and check out reading guides for... Learn More→
Presenters
- Resource Hub
- Activity
- Spanish/Español
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Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival: Play Chocolate Fix
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
Learn about JRMF's 2021 offerings and discover how you can bring the festival spirit into your mathematical classrooms, homes... Learn More→
Presenters
- Resource Hub
- Activity
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Little Ones: PBS SoCal Family Math
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
Learn about PBS SoCal's Family Math initiative and receive digital resources to joyfully explore math at home!
PBS... Learn More→
Presenters
- Resource Hub
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Little Ones: PBS SoCal Family Math (en español)
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
Learn about PBS SoCal's Family Math iniatitive and receive digital resources to joyfully explore math at home!
PBS... Learn More→
Presenters
- Resource Hub
- Spanish/Español
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Matemáticas divertidas: crea una marioneta
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 11:30am ET
Únase a PBS SoCal para una divertida actividad práctica para ayudar a los niños a aprender sobre las formas geométricas.... Learn More→
Presenters
- Activity
- Spanish/Español
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Math Monday: The Dollar Game
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 11:30am ET
Play some fun, online games and puzzles with Math Monday. Presented by Javier Haro. Learn More→
Presenters
- Activity
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Mathematics — It is in my DNA!
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 11:30am ET
A contemporary and historical review of mathematicians of African ancestry to promote a sense of math identity for Black... Learn More→
Presenters
- Activity
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Meet a Mathematician: Torina Lewis
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 11:30am ET
What can you do with a math degree? Meet a fascinating mathematician and find out!
Dr. Torina Lewis, the Associate... Learn More→
- Activity
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MoMath: Additions Store
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
Looking for a cool math gift for your favorite teacher or the math enthusiast in your life? Stop by the Additions booth to... Learn More→
Presenters
- Resource Hub
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National Girls Collaborative Project
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
Girls and math: a natural combination! Meet the folks at NGCP and check out a wide variety of resources for girls and women in... Learn More→
- Resource Hub
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SIAM: Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
What can you do with a math degree? Come learn about many different math careers, and meet some mathematicians!
SIAM... Learn More→
- Resource Hub