AweSUMM Julia Robinson Math Festival

Description

The Joint Mathematics Meeting is the world's largest gathering of mathematics professionals and enthusiasts. This January 8–11, the American Mathematical Society (AMS) will host this annual event in Seattle at the Convention Center.

SUMM will be participating in the conference throughout the week. On Saturday, January 11, JMM will be FREE to the public! Here are just some of the free events you can attend:

• The Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival will have problem-solving games, puzzles, and experiences for all ages. Preregistration required for this free event. (9:00 am–12:00 pm, Hall 4B)

• At the Mathematical Art Exhibit, witness the fusion of math and creativity with art displays. (9:00 am–12:00 pm, Hall 4B)

• Watch the premiere of George Csicsery's film "Journeys of Black Mathematicians: Part 2", and stay for a panel discussion. (11:30 am–1:00 pm, Hall 4C-3)

• Hear talks by world-famous mathematicians—no registration required.

  • Eugenia Cheng, "Math, Art, Social Justice"
    JPBM Communications Award Lecture
    (10:50–11:55 am, Ballroom 6E)

  • Ravi D. Vakil, "The Mathematics of Doodling"
    MAA-AMS-SIAM Porter Lecture
    (2:15–3:20 pm, Ballroom 6E)

While you're at the Mathematical Art Exhibit, stop by SUMM's booth in Hall 4B and see a 17-foot-tall diamond lattice tower.

Date/Time: Saturday, January 11. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Location: Arch at 800 Pike (Seattle Convention Center), 800 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101

Cost: Free

All ages