We had a great time today presenting at the ANSC fall fest! Michelle Tat, Viyang Shah, Anh Nguyen, Josephine Sheng and Lauren Siegel were on hands to share some classic almanacs, made mini almanacs including phases of the moon, a recipe for “healthy soil” you can eat, a number game and more : ) We are delighted that over 150
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We had an amazing time at Austin Nature and Science Center! Photo Gallery to come! At ANSC, we shared with the public ways to understand math through art. We brought out our tessellating pentagons and regular shapes (squares, rectangles, etc.) and invited the public to go through the history that brought us to the 15 irregular tessellating pentagons that we
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Leadership Team Lauren Siegel Executive DirectorJordan Varat Director of OperationsChristopher Danielson Director of Math PlayKelli Miller Director of FinanceMelissa Wilkinson Chief of StaffChris Nho Director of Community PartnershipsElizabeth Wrightsman Special ProjectsMath Room Coordinators Matt Hertel ANSC, MillenniumAlex Fritschi ¡Explora!Jamie Baldwin Texas Discovery GardensKris Hollingsworth Children’s Museum of Southern MNKathleen Burns Children’s Museum of Southern MNJulie Ostlund The WorksMonique Harrison Northwest
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HomeSearch ResultsAustin Nature and Science Center Austin, TXSince 1960, the Austin Nature & Science Center has provided hands-on nature exhibits, education programs, and recreation activities for adults, families, and children of all ages that increase awareness and appreciation of the natural environment. Located on the western edge of Zilker Park, ANSC is dedicated to the exploration and stewardship of the
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“It’s awesome up here!” -a young visitor to the MathHappens math room in Mankato, MNMath RoomsM athHappens currently supports math rooms in four locations across three states. We are always seeking new partners and new opportunities. Read on for more information about math rooms, their current locations, and how to connect with us to get a math room started in
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165 people of all ages were at the Buda Public Library on January 24 to celebrate Science, Technology, Art and Mathematics. We had something for everyone at our tables. Huston-Tillotson student and MathHappens intern Niela Williams did a great job facilitating and letting the community know about the free Math Room at ANSC. We found out that the librarians in
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MathHappens Foundation is a member of the Austin Museum Partnership, and our Director serves on the all volunteer board. The AMP organizes Museum Day, one day a year when over 35 museums offer free admission and special programming for our community. MathHappens also participates by providing activities at the museums. In 2023 we had activities at The Bullock Texas State
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The Tusi couple is a mathematical device in which a small circle rotates inside a larger circle twice the diameter of the smaller circle. With this relationship of diameters, each point on the circumference of the smaller circle actually follows a linear path as the rotation occurs. Here’s a link to a video so you can see it in motion. Files to
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This list is both incomplete and growing, but we’ll continue to add and share. We are interested in helping any organization interested in sponsoring programs, installations and events that bring mathematics to the public conversation, increase access to learning and provide more pathways to positive engagement and success in mathematics and STEM. This is a busy table runner! And it represents
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