On the weekend of October 3rd, 2025, MathHappens celebrated the grand opening of a brand new Math Room at the Wise Wonders Science + Discovery Museum in Billings, Montana! The space officially opened with two lively shifts, one on Friday from 2–5 pm and another on Saturday from 12–3 pm, and both days saw a steady stream of families exploring,
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On Sunday, September 7th, MathHappens Foundation officially opened the doors to its newest Math Room at the North Country Children’s Museum! This exciting collaboration is part of MathHappens’ ongoing mission to create accessible, hands-on math experiences in community spaces across the country. The North Country Children’s Museum now joins a growing list of partners bringing math to life in fun,
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Thank you to Dr. Yossi Elron and the Davidson Institute for a terrific visit and the opportunity to share MathHappens philosophy and methods with twenty teachers, administrators and young adults preparing to work with schools on mathematics. In addition to Geometiles, 21st Century Pattern Blocks, Blocks Jr. and Bubble Tiles we selected a variety of materials to leave with the
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On Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, MathHappens joined Buda Library for the final event of their summer programming. MathHappens staff, Matt Hertel and Austin Bell traveled to the library to read, “Grandpa’s Quilt,” and with the help of library volunteers, Jessica, Liz, and Caitlin, guided two groups of 15-20 children through 3 fun mathematical activities. The kids had the opportunity to
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MathHappens had the privilege of presenting a hands-on session at the 2025 Summer Institute for Teachers hosted by the National Museum of the Pacific War. Elizabeth Wrightsman facilitated a workshop called “Ciphers, Cannons, and Cargo: A WWII Math Adventure.” It invited educators to explore how mathematics played a crucial role in shaping critical moments in the Pacific Theater during World
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In July 2025, MathHappens had the opportunity to attend the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (CAMT) in San Antonio. It was an insightful and inspiring experience to interact with so many math educators. Our booth was a hub of activity throughout the event. We brought a selection of our favorite models and hands-on materials for educators to explore.
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This art piece was a part of a traveling exhibit called Geometry of Hope that came to Austin Texas while I was teaching at ACE Academy. Art teacher Martha Merry and I wanted to collaborate on on art and math field trip. The materials are simple, the connection to the art is authentic and the mathematics is accessible, but also
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At MathHappens, we believe math should be hands-on, joyful, and everywhere. We’re thrilled to see that vision come to life through our partnership with the Julia Robinson Math Festival (JRMF). We recently received an exciting update from the JRMF team. Thanks in part to MathHappens’ support, 11 Math Festivals have taken place so far, reaching over 1,100 students, parents, and
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At MathHappens, our people are at the heart of everything we do. In this series, we’re shining a light on the interns and team members who make math happen – with quick Q&As and fun photos so you can get to know the folks behind the math. First up, meet Megan Do, an Austin native who’s been interning with MathHappens
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This past Sunday, math happened at The Fleet Science Center! MathHappens was the Fleet’s Genius in the House – a program that brings outside guests into the museum to enhance the exhibit experience. The Fleet has always been a magical place for me. Probably because I’ve been going to the Fleet ever since I was a child (here’s a photo
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