Today: MoMath leaders talk live about their museum! More fantastic open Math 2.0 events this month
Maria Droujkova
Here is a more detailed description of all Math 2.0 January events.
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MoMath: Museum of Mathematics, 1.12.11
North America’s first museum devoted entirely to math will be opening soon in Manhattan. The goal of this exciting new institution is to enhance the public understanding of mathematics with engaging activities that range from riding a square-wheeled tricycle to studying colorful geometric exhibits. The event will be hosted by Cindy Lawrence, Chief of Operations at the Museum of Mathematics, starting at 6:30 PM Pacific (9:30 PM Eastern). Feel free to ask her about the Math Midway traveling exhibition, her organization’s fundraising efforts, when the museum is scheduled to open, and any other topics you might want to address. This is a great opportunity to learn from the success of this organization’s efforts to bring math into the public eye.
Sliceforms, D-Forms, Anamorphic Art and “Bridges” Conference: Art and Mathematics, 1.15.11
This event is hosted by John Sharp of the London Knowledge Lab, who is well-known for his work in art and mathematics. He will be discussing his work in sliceforms, which are mathematical models made from paper sections. You can view his YouTube channel and Flikr page on sliceforms as you prepare to engage this honored guest in conversation. Sharp will also be talking about D-Forms, which are made by connecting simple shapes with equal perimeters or connecting different parts of a shape to itself. His work in anamorphic art is also interesting, using intentional image distortion to help explain coordinate systems and spatial awareness. Finally, you can ask Sharp about his role in the 2006 Bridges Conference in London, an annual event that continues to showcase both mathematics and art. Join the Elluminate room by 11 AM Pacific (2 PM Eastern) to enjoy this event.
Bootstrap World Programming Environment, 1.22.11
If you’ve never heard of the Bootstrap curriculum, you’ll be amazed to learn about its impact on at-risk middle school students around the country. It’s a free algebra-focused curriculum that introduces students to functional programming by encouraging them to design their own videogames online. There are nine 90-minute lessons available, designed for use in after-school programs that can be run by volunteers. The curriculum makes it easy to teach algebra while making the experience fun and accessible. Math 2.0 has invited creator and program director Emmanuel Schanzer to host this special event, so don’t miss it – log in by 11 AM Pacific (2 PM Eastern) to participate.
HowToSMILE.org: Science and Math Informal Learning Educators, 1.26.11
This intriguing online resource is a comprehensive collection of math and science activities that are available to anyone free of charge. Although they were designed to be used by educators who teach school-age children outside of the classroom (in museums, after-school programs, zoos, and similar venues), they can also be used by others to teach math and science concepts in a fun way. Dr. Sherry Hsi, Co-Leader of the SMILE Pathway, hosts this session on informal education with the high-quality resources available on the SMILE project’s website. Join her at 6:30 PM Pacific (9:30 PM Eastern) for an interesting conversation and a great opportunity to learn more.
Maria Droujkova
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