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
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- 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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Changing the ‘Face’ of Mathematics
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 1:00PM - 1:45pm ET
In 2017, Dr. Erica Graham, Dr. Raegan Higgins, Dr. Candice Price, and Dr. Shelby Wilson and launched the website... Learn More→
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Infinite Powers: The Story of Calculus
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 2:45pm ET
Everyone has heard of calculus, but why is it so important? In this talk, Dr. Strogatz will try to clarify the fantastic idea... Learn More→
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- Presentation
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AIM Math Communities
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 4:00pm 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: More Math! & MIND Research
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 4:00pm ET
Learn about More Math! Resources for joyful math exploration recommended by the National Math Festival.
... Learn More→
- Resource Hub
- Activity
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Fun Family Math: Make a Stick Puppet
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 2:30pm ET
Join PBS SoCal for a fun hands-on activity to learn about shapes while building your very own stick puppets.
PBS SoCal... Learn More→
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Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (en español)
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 4:00pm 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
- Spanish/Español
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Little Ones: More Math! and MIND Research
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 4:00pm ET
Learn about More Math! Resources for joyful math exploration recommended by the National Math Festival. Learn More→
- Resource Hub
- Activity
booth
Little Ones: PBS SoCal Family Math
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 4:00pm ET
Learn about PBS SoCal's Family Math initiative and receive digital resources to joyfully explore math at home!
PBS... Learn More→
Presenters
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Little Ones: PBS SoCal Family Math (en español)
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 4:00pm 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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Math Scavenger Hunt
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 2:30pm ET
Use the different math concepts embedded in the riddles to help you solve them as quickly as possible!
The Young... Learn More→
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MathTalk: Measure! Everything! App (YPP Booth)
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 4:00pm ET
Measure! Everything! Explore the new app that uses AI to spark kids' drive to measure their world. Learn More→
Presenters
- Resource Hub
- Activity
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MoMath: Additions Store
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 4:00pm 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 2:00PM - 4:00pm 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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National Science Foundation
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 4:00pm ET
Most if not all of this weekend's presenters have been funded by the NSF. Learn more about the key importance of federal... Learn More→
Presenters
- Resource Hub
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Raye Montague: The Girl with a Mind for Math
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 2:30pm ET
Come and learn about engineer Raye Montague and see why she loved mathematics! Presented by Katrena Washington... Learn More→
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Rompecabezas con Palillos de Dientes
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 2:30pm ET
Explora rompecabezas con palillos de dientes!
Lista de materiales:
Palillos de dientes
... Learn More→
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- Activity
- Spanish/Español
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SIAM: Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 4:00pm 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
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Songwriting Workshop with the Music Notes
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 2:30pm ET
Join Mr. Q-U-E for a rap lyric writing workshop.
Music Notes is an educational music company founded by middle school... Learn More→
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Taxicab Geometry with Dilip Barman
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:00PM - 2:30pm ET
Play some fun, online games and puzzles with Math Monday. Presented by Dilip Barman.
Learn More→
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Math Communities: Don't Say 13
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 2:30PM - 3:00pm ET
Discover joyful math in community — with AIM! Presented by Spencer Bowen. Learn More→
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