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SUMMER PROGRAMS

OPPORTUNITIES AT CTY

At the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, students who have earned qualifying test scores can explore a range of math, science, and humanities topics in summer and online courses. This list features courses in mathematics.

Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
Course offerings for students in grades 7 and above include Cryptology, Advanced Cryptology, Probability and Game Theory, Mathematical Logic, Number Theory, Individually Paced Math Sequence, Principles of Microeconomics, Macroeconimics and the Global Economy, Mathematical Modeling, The Mathematics of Money, Game Theory and Economics, Geometry Through Art, and Discrete Math. Additional courses are available for students in grades 2–6; see website for a complete listing. (800) 393-6095; www.cty.jhu.edu/summer

ADDITIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS
Grades specified refer to students’ 2011-12 status. All programs are residential unless otherwise noted.

All Girls/All Math (NE)
Grades 10­–12; 1 week; girls only. Students explore math through coursework, lectures, games, and problem sessions. (402) 472-8965; www.math.unl.edu/programs/agam

AwesomeMath Summer Program (TX)
Ages 12-17; 3 weeks. In this program that focuses primarily on problem solving, students explore in detail areas in advanced mathematics and then apply their knowledge creatively to concrete problems. (214) 549-6146; www.awesomemath.org

Boston University Summer Term (MA)
Grades 10–11; 6 weeks; residential and commuter. Students taking summer term select two courses, which may include Elementary Statistics, College Algebra and Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics for Social and Management Sciences, Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences, Calculus, Applied Statistics, Multivariate Calculus, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra. (617) 353-1378; www.bu.edu/summer/program_high_school_students/honors

California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) (CA)
Grades 8–12; 4 weeks. Students explore topics such as Mathematics, Game Theory, Number Theory, Chemistry & Mathematics, Astronomy and Physics, and Marine Science and Statistics. (530) 754-7326; www.ucop.edu/cosmos

Camp Euclid Online
Middle and high school students; 8 weeks. Working with mentors and in small groups, students investigate unsolved problems in mathematics. http://euclidlab.org/programs/camp-euclid

Canada/USA Math Camp (site changes each year)
Ages 13–18; 5 weeks. Students decide on their own schedule of courses of varying difficulty and length and may also work on research projects. Topics include geometry and topology, calculus and analysis, algebra and number theory, discrete mathematics, set theory and logic, computer science, and more. (888) 371-4159; www.mathcamp.org

Carnegie Mellon University C-MITES (PA)
Grades 3–8; 1 or 2 weeks; commuter. Offerings for qualifying students include Amusement Park Physics, Bridge Boom, Dollars and Sense – Shaping My Financial Future, Geo-Pardy!, Informal Geometry, K’NEX Geometry, MATHCOUNTS & More, Problem Solving Using Puzzles & Games, Math Olympiad, and Robotics Programming and Design.
(412) 268-1629; www.cmu.edu/cmites/summer.html

Catholic University Pre-College Summer Sessions (DC)
Grades 11 and 12; 6 weeks; commuter. 2010 course offerings included Calculus for Social-Life Sciences, Probability and Statistics, Analytic Geometry & Calculus, Mathematics in the Modern World, and Introduction to Mathematical Thought.
(202) 319-5257; http://summer.cua.edu/precollege/index.cfm

Columbia University Summer Programs for High School Students (NY)
Grades 9–12; 4 weeks; residential and commuter. Course offerings include Investigations in Theoretical and Experimental Physics, Mathematical Boot Camp for Budding String Theorists, and Survey of Modern Mathematics. (212) 854-9666; www.ce.columbia.edu/hs

Duke University TIP (multiple sites)
Grades 7–10; 3 weeks. Course offerings for qualifying students include Geometry, Algebra II, Game Theory: Economics; Spy 101: Cryptology and Number Theory, Advanced Function Analysis with Mathematical Modeling, Crunching the Numbers: Global Finance, and Mathematical Problem Solving. (919) 668-9100; www.tip.duke.edu/summer

Epsilon Camp (CO)
Ages 8-10; 2 or 3 weeks. In this program for gifted students and their parents, students participate in hands-on activities and interactive math classes on such topics as Euclid's Elements, inversion, stereographic projection, principles of proof, computational devices, and ruler & compass constructions, while their parents attend workshops on PG parenting, instructional, and health issues. (804) 639-5952; www.epsiloncamp.org

Exploration Summer Programs (EXPLO) (CT and MA)
Grades 6–12; 3 weeks; residential and commuter. Students take two courses: Those in grades 6-7 may choose from Mission:Codebreaker-Cryptography; those in grades 8-9 may take ExploBotics-Robotics and Bridges, Rockets, + Forces of Nature-Hands on Physics, while those in grades 10-12 may take How to  Win-Strategic Thinking in Games, Spy Games-Cryptography, or B3h1nd th3 Num63rs-Professional Mathematics. (781) 762-7400; www.explo.org

George Washington University Pre-College (DC)
Grades 10–12; 10 days; residential and commuter. Course offerings include Mathematical Ideas (Elementary graph theory, scheduling, and probability theory) and Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics. (202) 994-6360; www.gwu.edu/apply/precollege

Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (MA)
Grades 9–11; 6 weeks. Students spend mornings in class, late afternoon in Prime Time Theorem, and evenings in problem sessions. After the first three weeks, students select their own courses, which cover topics including  combinatorics, number theory, complex numbers, probability, four-dimensional geometry, fractals and chaos, graph theory, and topology. www.hcssim.org

Harvard Secondary School Program (MA)
Grades 10–12; 7 weeks. Students take two courses, which may include Precalculus, Calculus, Mathematical Models and Expressions, and Spaces, Mappings, and Mathematical Reasoning: An Introduction to Proof. (617) 495-3192; www.summer.harvard.edu

Iowa State University Summer Pre-collegiate Programs for Talented and Gifted (IA)
Grades 8–11; 1 week. 2010 courses for qualifying students included Math, Cyber Security, Game Theory, and Mathematical Explorations and Discovery. (800) 262-3810; www.opptag.iastate.edu/summer

Johns Hopkins University Precollege Program (MD)
Grades 10–12;1–5 weeks; residential and commuter. Course offerings include Calculus I, II, and III, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations with Calculations. (800) 548-0548; www.jhu.edu/summer/precollege/summer

LSU Math Circle (LA)
High school students; 3 weeks; residential and commuter. Students develop problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and logical reasoning through the study of combinatorics, number theory, probability, topology, and dynamical systems. (225) 578-1665; www.math.lsu.edu/dept/mathcircle

Massachusetts Institute of Technology STEM Summer Institute (MA)
Grades 6–9; 5 weeks. Middle school students attend lectures and field trips, and participate in hands-on projects and experiments.
(617) 253-8052; http://mit.edu/stem/STEM_Summer_Institute.html

Math and Related Sciences (MARS) Camp (MD)
Middle and high school students; 2 weeks. Through coursework, students explore the role of mathematics and science in technology.
(410) 651-2200; www.umes.edu/MARS/Default.aspx?id=28110

MathPath (CO)
Ages 11–14; 4 weeks. Middle school students explore a variety of math topics through interactive lectures, hands-on classes, and informal activities. www.mathpath.org/camp.htm

Mathworks Honors Summer Math Camp (TX)
Grades 10–12; 2 weeks. Students study number theory, algebra, combinatorics, and topology through labs, research projects, seminars, and coursework. Also available for students in grades 6–8 is an 11-day intensive summer program. (512) 245-3439; www.txstate.edu/mathworks

MathZOOM (CA and NC)
Ages 17–17; 2 or 3 weeks. Qualifying students prepare for mathematical contests such as AMC, ARML, and Math Olympiad through lectures, seminars, and problem-solving sessions. (949) 679-8989; www.mathzoom.org

Mt. Holyoke SEARCH Program (MA)
High school girls only; 4 weeks. Through coursework and workshops, students explore such topics as networks and finite graphs, geometry, and robotics. (413) 538-2002; www.mtholyoke.edu/proj/search

Michigan Math and Science Scholars Summer Program (MI)
Grades 9–12; 2 weeks; residential and commuter. Students take one course from such offerings as Combinatorial Combat, Images and Mathematics, and Mathematical Modeling in Biology. (734) 647-4466; www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss

Northwestern University CTD (IL)
Grades 7–12; 3 weeks; residential and commuter. Qualifying students  may take Algebra I and II; Geometry; Mathematical Modeling: Probability, Operations, and Game Theory; Applications in Math and Physics: A Study of Architecture; Precalculus; and AP Calculus AB. (847) 491-3782; www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) (MA)
Grades 9–11; 6 weeks. After a morning class on number theory, students have the rest of the day to work on problem sets individually or with their peers or the help of counselors. Advanced seminars are available for returning students. www.promys.org

Purdue University Gifted Education Resource Institute (IN)
Grades 10–12; 1 or 2 weeks; residential and commuter. Qualifying students may take Rube Goldbergineering, Financial Math, or Mathematics of Risk. (765) 494-7243; www.purdue.edu/geri

Research Science Institute (RSI) (MA)
Grade 12; 6 weeks. At MIT, students work in leading laboratories in the Boston area and experience the entire research cycle from start to finish. Available topics include mathematics. (703) 448-9062; www.cee.org/programs/rsi

Ross Young Scholars Program (OH)
Ages 14–18; 8 weeks. This intensive program in number theory encourages students to "think deeply of simple things." Students spend five hours per week in lecture and three in problem seminars; they spend most of the remaining time working on problem sets. (614) 292-5101;
www.math.ohio-state.edu/ross

Rutgers University Young Scholars Program in Discrete Mathematics (NJ)
Grades 9-11; 4 weeks. In a group of 5 or 6 students, participants attend morning and afternoon courses that change each week. Topics include graphs and applications, combinatorics, robotics, algorithms in graph theory, number theory, problem solving, and fractals.
(732) 445-4065; www.dimacs.rutgers.edu/ysp

Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) (Multiple locations)
Grades 10–12; 8 weeks. Students explore science and mathematics while working with scientists and engineering mentors at Department of Navy labs nationwide. (888) 715-2733; http://seap.asee.org

Southern Methodist University Talented and Gifted Program (TAG) (TX)
Grades 8–10; 3 weeks. Qualifying students take two courses, which may include Introduction to Mathematical Science. (214) 768-0123; http://smu.edu/education/youth

Stanford University Math Camp (SUMaC) (CA)
Grades 10–11; 4 weeks. Students apply for one of two concentrations: abstract algebra and number theory; or combinatorial, differential, and algebraic topology. After spending the morning in class, students work on problem sets and work individually with teaching assistants. (650) 721-9325; http://math.stanford.edu/sumac

Stony Brook Mathematics Summer Camp (CT)
Grades 11–12; 2 weeks. Students explore a variety of topics including knot theory, number theory, puzzles and games, cryptography, finance, and statistics. (631) 632-9750; www.stonybrook.edu/cesame/students/MathCamp/mathcamphs.shtml

Summer at Brown Pre-College Programs (RI)
Grades 10–12; 1, 3, or 7 weeks. Course offerings include Introduction to Game Theory, Number Theory, Fundamentals for Calculus, Mathematical Forms in Architecture, and Harmonic Convergence: Music’s Intersection with Science, Mathematics, History, and Literature. (401) 863-7900; http://brown.edu/ce/pre-college

Summer Educational Enrichment in Math (SEE) (TX)
Grades 6–8; 2 weeks; commuter. Students explore topics such as geometry, algebra, graph theory, proofs, and logic through coursework, projects, games, and guest speakers. (979) 862-4306; www.math.tamu.edu/~yasskin/SEE-Math/index.html

Summer Institute for Mathematics at the University of Washington (SIMUW) (WA)
High school students; 6 weeks. Students explore proofs, group theory, reasoning, geometry, and more through lectures, class work, guest speakers, and field trips. (206) 543-1150; www.math.washington.edu/~simuw

Summer Math Institute (TX)
Grades 7–11; 3 weeks. Students take one intensive class, which may include algebra, geometry, or pre-calculus. (940) 565-3971; www.tams.unt.edu/academics/summer-math-institute

Summer Math Research Training (SMaRT) (TX)
Ages 14–18; 2 weeks. Through lectures, problem sets, and discussion, students explore number theory, combinatorics, and algebra.
(979) 862-3257; www.math.tamu.edu/outreach/Camp

Summer Mathematics Institute (MI)
Grades 10–12; commuter. Students take two courses on such topics as discrete mathematics, statistics, algebra, combinatorics, and graph theory. (248) 370-3430; www.math.oakland.edu/ousmi.html

Summer Mathematics Programs for High School Students (UT)
Grade 11; 3 weeks; residential and commuter. Students who have taken pre-calculus study such topics as number theory, cryptography, probability, and statistics through coursework, lectures, and hands-on activities. (801) 585-9478; www.math.utah.edu/hsp

Summer Workshop in Math (SWIM) (NJ)
Grade 12; girls only; 9 days. Students explore such topics as number theory and algebra through coursework, group work, seminars, and discussions. (609) 258-4200; www.math.princeton.edu/SWIM

UCLA Mathematics Institute for Young Scholars (CA)
Middle and high school students; 4 weeks; commuter. Through coursework, seminars, and lectures, students explore such topics as combinatorics, probability, and mathematical physics. (310) 206-8360; www.curtiscenter.math.ucla.edu/k12.html

University of Connecticut Mentor Connection (CT)
Grades 11–12; 3 weeks. Qualifying students work closely with university mentors on research projects. 2010 projects included Mathematics Behind the Rubik’s Cube. (860) 486-0283; www.gifted.uconn.edu/mentor

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Frontiers in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering (WPI) (MA)
Grades 11–12; 2 weeks. Through projects and academic challenges, students learn how classical mathematics and modern technology can be used to solve current problems. (508) 831-5286; www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit/frontiers.html

Yale University Summer Session (CT)
Grade 12; 5 weeks. Students select two courses which which may include Calculus of Functions of One Variable, Introduction to Functions of Several Variables, and Calculus of Functions of Several Variables. (203) 432-2430; www.yale.edu/summer

COMPETITIONS

American Mathematics Competitions
http://amc.maa.org

AMC 8
Students in grade 8 or below and homeschool students age 14 or younger take this 40-minute exam that consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. Topics include arithmetic of integers, fractions and decimals, percent and proportion, number theory, informal geometry, perimeter, area, volume, probability and statistics, and logical reasoning. High-scoring students are awarded certificates.

AMC 10 and AMC 12
The AMC 10 is for high school students in grade 10 or below and homeschoolers age 16 or younger. The AMC 12 is for advanced high school students in any grade and home schoolers age 18 or younger. Both 75-minute exams consist of 25 multiple-choice questions on non-calculus secondary school mathematics topics. Students who score at least 100 out of the possible 150 points on the AMC 12 and those who score at least 120 out of 150 on the AMC 10 are invited to take the AIME (see below).

American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME)
The three-hour AIME is made up of 15 questions, with integer answers from 0 to 999, that can be solved using pre-calculus methods. All participants receive a Certificate of Participation, and the top-scoring participants (based on a weighted average that includes AMC 10 and AMC 12 scores) are invited to take the USAMO or the USAJMO (see below).

USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) and USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO)
Six weeks after the AIME, approximately 180 qualifying students take the USAMO or the USAJMO, a two-day, nine-hour exam consisting of six essay/proof questions. The 12 top-scoring students are invited to the Olympiad Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC. The top six scorers on the USAMO form the team that represents the U.S. in the International Mathematics Olympiad, a 10–14 day trip and examination for the most talented students from more than 70 countries (see IMO below).

American Regions Math League Competition (ARML)
Teams of 15 high school students represent their school, city, county, or state in this annual competition. Students compete in five rounds: Individual (students solve ten problems independently), Team (all 15 members work together on short-answer questions), Power (students cooperate on a proof-oriented question), and Relay (students work in teams of three to solve problems using answers from the teammate ahead of them). www.arml.com

Continental Mathematics League
CML offers a series of math meets for students in grades 2–9 and a calculus league for high school students. Participants at each grade level work independently, with a school’s top six scores becoming its team score. All teams receive certificates and medals; national and regional awards go to top individuals and teams. www.continentalmathematicsleague.com

Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament (HMMT)
Teams of up to eight high school students register for one of two divisions and then compete in both team and individual events. Individuals choose one of six 12-minute short-answer tests covering such topics as algebra, geometry, calculus, and combinatorics. Teams participate in both a 90-minute test of 14–20 proof-style problems and the Guts Round, an 80-minute event consisting of 36 questions. http://web.mit.edu/hmmt/www

High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)
During a designated 36-hour time period, teams of up to four high school students complete a real-world problem and write up their results in a real-world format, such as a letter to the editor of a science magazine or to the president’s energy advisor. Certificates and recognition awards are granted. See website for prior years' problems. www.himcm.org

International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)
This world championship mathematics competition for high school students age 19 and under is held each July in a different country (2011: The Netherlands; 2012: Argentina). Each nation can send up to six students, who take two tests consisting of three problems each. Medals are awarded. (The equivalent of the Nobel Prize for mathematics is the Fields Medal. Three of the last four Fields Medalists were IMO medalists in their youth.) See website for prior years' problems. www.imo-official.org

Mandelbrot Competition
This contest is offered at the national level for more advanced students and the regional level for less experienced problem solvers. The Mandelbrot Competition consists of five rounds spread throughout the year. Each 40-minute round consists of seven short-answer questions covering a variety of non-calculus topics. Mandelbrot Team Play, held in three rounds during the winter months, is designed for students who enjoy working on more open-ended problems or who are preparing for events such as ARML or the USAMO. www.mandelbrot.org

Math League Contests
In the American Mathematics League contests, students in grades 4–12 take timed exams containing questions from different areas of mathematics. Schools compete in statewide or multistate league competitions. www.mathleague.com/contests.htm

MATHCOUNTS
Middle school students compete at the school, chapter, state, and national level. Winners of the approximately 500 chapter meets progress to state contests held in March; the top four scorers and top coach in each state earn an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC, for the national finals in May. www.mathcounts.org

Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS)
Teams of up to 35 students compete in five monthly (November–March) contests in two divisions: grades 4–6 (Division E) and 6–8 (Division M). Each contest consists of five non-routine problems that require careful mathematical thinking. Certificates, medals, or trophies are awarded to all participants. www.moems.org

Moody’s Mega Math Challenge (M³)
Teams of students in grades 11 and 12 have 14 hours to solve an open-ended, Internet-based, applied math modeling problem focused on a real-world issue. Scholarships totaling $100,000 are awarded. See website for previous Challenge questions. http://m3challenge.siam.org

USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS)
A contest for high school students, the USAMTS consists of four, five-problem rounds. Students can start any time; participation in previous rounds is not required. The problems are published on the USAMTS website, and students have four weeks to prepare their solutions using any books, calculators, or computers they wish. Participants who have scored 71 or more after three rounds will be invited to take the AIME (see above). www.usamts.org

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Art of Problem Solving
From online courses to active forums to math blogs, this site has everything a math lover could want. www.artofproblemsolving.com

AWM Mentor Network
Female students ranging in age from grade school to grad school who are interested in math or a career in mathematics can fill out a simple online form to be linked with a mentor.
www.awm-math.org/mentornetwork.html

Cogito
Produced by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, this site for young scientists and mathematicians includes original articles, interviews, profiles of professional and student scientists and mathematicians, and much more. www.cogito.org

Mu Alpha Theta
Visit this site of the mathematics honor society for high school students to learn how to start a chapter at your school. www.mualphatheta.org

National Student Calculus Award
Teachers nominate students to receive this $1,000 award by e-mailing a response to this simple question: Why do you think this student should be selected for the National Calculus Student Award? www.calculus.org

WEBSITES

Abacus: The Art of Calculating with Beads
The abacus is alive and well. Read about its history, see the abacus as art, take advantage of an abacus tutor, and read abacus articles, analyses, and applications. Ahh. www.ee.ryerson.ca/~elf/abacus

Ask Dr. Math
Find answers to your math questions at this resource of the math forum at Drexel University. http://mathforum.org/dr.math

Association for Women in Mathematics
Click on the Pre-college page for resources ranging from mentoring to careers, scholarships, and more. www.awm-math.org

BEATCALC
Challenge yourself to beat the calculator on various problems, including squaring, addition, and multiplication. (We’re not talking two times two here!) http://mathforum.org/k12/mathtips/beatcalc.html

Cornell University Library Historical Math Monographs
Here you’ll find a fascinating collection of digitized original math monographs dating to the 1800’s. http://dlxs2.library.cornell.edu/m/math

Encyclopedia of Mathematical Terms
http://planetmath.org/encyclopedia

Exactly How is Math Used in Technology?
Explore how various areas of mathematics are applied to various areas of technology. Includes specific problems. http://mathforum.org/library/view/7260.html

Found Math Gallery
Watch a slide show of math images and prepare to be awed. www.maa.org/FoundMath/FMgallery10.html

The Geometry Junkyard
So much geometry. So little time. www.ics.uci.edu/~eppstein/junkyard

History of Infinity
Why is the concept of infinity to intriguing? When was it realized? What are some of the ways we can express it? Find out the fascinating facts. www.math.tamu.edu/~dallen/masters/infinity/content2.htm

Leonardo da Vinci’s Geometric Sketches
View the master’s illustrations of the sphere, cone, cylinder, pyramid, and the five platonic solids, as well as sketches, notes, and analyses. Awe-inspiring. http://mathdl.maa.org/convergence/1/?pa=content&sa=viewDocument&nodeId=1717

MAA Online: Classroom Capsules and Notes
This site of the Mathematical Association of America features educational resources including "Proof without Words: Geometric Series", "Museum Exhibits for the Conics", and "The Birthday Problem Revisited." http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/20/

The MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive
Check out this site of the University of St. Andrews for an extensive list of biographies of well-known mathematicians, math in various world cultures, and more. http://www-history.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk

Making Mathematics
Here you can find suggestions for mentored research projects for young mathematicians. www2.edc.org/makingmath

Math Awareness Month
April is Math Awareness Month, and here you’ll find activities organized around the annual theme (2011: Unraveling Complex Systems) on local, state, and regional levels. www.mathaware.org/index.html

Math BBS
Explore this site of the Russian Academy of Sciences for a world view of mathematics. Be sure to check out the World of Mathematical Equations. http://felix.unife.it

Math in Daily Life
What are your odds of hitting it big at a casino? Should you buy or lease a car? How much money will you have when you retire? Check out this fun and useful site to explore how numbers affect everyday decisions. www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath

Math in the Media
In this monthly online magazine of the American Mathematical Society, you can read mathematicians’ analyses on the use of math concepts as depicted on TV, in the movies, and more. www.ams.org/mathmedia

The Mathematical Art of M.C. Escher
Math? Art? Or both? Visit this site to learn about Escher’s mathematical mind and his fascinating portrayals of tessellations, polyhedra, and more. www.mathacademy.com/pr/minitext/escher

The Mathematical Atlas
Find math articles by topic, category, or visual map. www.math-atlas.org

Mathematical Imagery
Here you can explore the connection between math and art. www.ams.org/mathimagery

MathLinks
This site features an extensive list of resources, including visual tools, online books, puzzle links, and much more. www.mathpuzzle.com/Links.html

Maths Online Gallery
This site contains a large collection of useful interactive learning units that demonstrate mathematical concepts. www.univie.ac.at/future.media/moe/galerie.html

MathWorld
This is an online math encyclopedia for students, educators, math enthusiasts, and researchers. http://mathworld.wolfram.com

Mudd Math Fun Facts
At this site of the Harvey Mudd Math Department, you can check out math ideas and puzzles, including the Poker Probability Paradox, repeating digits, rolling polygons, and more. www.math.hmc.edu/funfacts

The Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
The museum is not yet open to the public, but in the meantime you can go to their website to watch videos of math in action, link to the Math Mondays blog, and learn about the traveling Math Midway. http://momath.org

Number A Day
Each workday, the MAA posts a number along with a selection of that number’s properties. Submit a request for your favorite number! http://maanumberaday.blogspot.com

Optical Illusions
Our senses can’t always be trusted. Check out these fun problems to understand why. www.math.tamu.edu/outreach/mam/illusions

PBS/NOVA Math Resources Page
At this site you’ll find links to biographies of over 1100 mathematicians, math publications, science policy issues, and more. www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/proof/resources.html

Pi Day
Pi Day is March 14. Celebrate!
www.piday.org

BOOKS

The Art of the Infinite: The Pleasures of Mathematics by Robert Kaplan (Oxford University Press, 2009).

Here’s Looking at Euclid: A Surprising Excursion Through the Astonishing World of Math by Alex Bellos (Free Press, 2010).

Linked: How Everything is Connected to Everything Else and What It Means by Albert-Laszlo Barabisi (Plume, 2003).

Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth by Apostolos Doxiadis (Bloomsbury USA, 2009).

Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time by Dava Sobel (Walker & Company, 2007).

The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics by Clifford A. Pickover (Sterling, 2009).

The Mystery of the Prime Numbers by Matthew Watkins (The Inamorata Press, 2010).

Mythematics: Solving the Twelve Labors of Hercules by Michael Huber (Princeton University Press, 2009).

Proofiness: The Dark Arts of Mathematical Deception by Charles Seife (Viking, 2010).

Riot at the Calc Exam and Other Mathematically Bent Stories by Colin Adams (American Mathematical Society, 2009).

Street-Fighting Mathematics: Practical Tools for Educated Guessing and Down-and-Dirty Problem-Solving by Sanjoy Mahajan and Carver A. Mead (MIT Press, 2010).

The Unfinished Game: Pascal, Fermat, and the Seventeenth-Century Letter that Made the World Modern by Keith Devlin (Basic Books, 2008).

Why Does E=mc²? (And Why Should We Care?) by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw (Da Capo Press, 2010).