International Parking Day, San Marcos, TX
What we learned: Parking Day means a town assigns a parking space in the square to anyone who applies. Approved applicants can install their project in an assigned space for a day. The event is coordinated, publicized and promoted by the town. Visitors can circulate past the parking spaces and interact with exhibitors. MathHappens: We provided a walking activity where
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Staff Spotlight: Megan Do
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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MathHappens at SXSW EDU 2025!
MathHappens Foundation was delighted to participate in SXSW EDU 2025 right here in our headquarter city of Austin, TX. The conference provided a stimulating environment for exchanging ideas and fostering valuable connections. We participated this year as an exhibitor, and used the opportunity to recreate a Math Room! Throughout the education conference, our exhibit in the Expo Hall was a
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People
Leadership Team Lauren Siegel Executive DirectorJordan Varat Director of OperationsKelli Miller Director of FinanceMelissa Wilkinson Chief of StaffChris Nho Director of Community PartnershipsElizabeth Wrightsman Special Projects CoordinatorMatt Hertel Director of Math Room OperationsMath Room Coordinators Matt Hertel Austin, TXANSC, MillenniumAlex Fritschi Albuquerque, NM¡Explora!Julie Ostlund Bloomington, MNThe Works,Brooklyn Park LibraryJamie Baldwin Dallas, TXTexas Discovery GardensToni Lusk Greenville, NCThe Children’s Museum of
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Quilts and Math at Neill-Cochran House Museum
Sunday Funday means hands on activities at the Neill-Cochran House Museum in Austin, TX and MathHappens was the invited program on Sunday March 9, 2025. On special exhibit currently, but also part of the regular collection… Quilts!!. This museum invites visitors to “step into Austin History” and the quilt collection is a visitor favorite. Paul Cato, Communications Director at
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Remote Intership- Gears by Cole Parsons
MathHappens has been growing, and we now have locations in four states! We have partners, employees, and interns working in Texas, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Washington, but we still love being able to offer our remote internship experience to students in any state! This past fall and winter, I had the pleasure of working with Cole Parsons, an engineering student
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