2021 Festival Schedule | National Math Festival

2021 Festival Schedule

Join us inside the Hopin event website for this free, all-ages event on April 16-18, 2021!

2021 NMF Live Online Weekend

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.

 

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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

 

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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
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  • 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
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  • Welcome
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Secrets of the Surface

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→

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  • 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→

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  • 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→

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  • Presentation
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The Bit Player

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→

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  • 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
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  • 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→

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  • Resource Hub
booth

Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival

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→

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  • Resource Hub
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Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (en español)

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→

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  • Resource Hub
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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→

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  • 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→

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  • Resource Hub
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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→

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  • Activity
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Math Monday: Puzzle Time

Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 11:30am ET
Play some fun, online games and puzzles with Math Monday. Learn More→

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  • 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 look at mathematics contributions and mathematicians of African ancestry. Learn More→

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  • Activity
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Mathical Book Prize

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→

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  • Resource Hub
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Mathical Book Prize (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→

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  • Resource Hub
session

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→

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  • Activity
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MoMath: Additions Store & Book Signings

Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
Math gifts for all ages! Meet your favorite mathematician authors, attend virtual book signings, and browse online ... Learn More→

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  • 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→

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  • Resource Hub