Who Wants to Be a Mathematician, Michael A. Breen, AMS, and William T. Butterworth, DePaul University
Time: 1:00 p.m., Hyatt Regency VII
Description: See America's favorite math game in which ten of the nation’s best high school students compete for a US$5,000 first prize for themselves and US$5,000 for their school’s math department. This is a very popular, educational, and entertaining contest.
Weird Ways to Multiply (and Isn't the Spelling of "Weird" Weird?), James Tanton, MAA
Time: 10:00 a.m., Hyatt Regency VII
Description: James Tanton will share a whole slew of strange and wild techniques for performing multiplication. Will you be able to figure out why these crazy techniques work? This interactive lecture welcomes students of all ages, and teachers, parents, mathematicians, and math enthusiasts of all ages.
Math Circle Demonstration
Time: 11:00 a.m., Hyatt Regency V
Description: A math circle is an enrichment experience that brings mathematics professionals in direct contact with pre-college students and/or their teachers. Circles foster passion and excitement for deep mathematics. This demonstration session offers the opportunity for conference attendees to observe and then discuss a math circle experience designed for local students. While students are engaged in a mathematical investigation, mathematicians will have a discussion focused on appreciating and better understanding the organic and creative process of learning that circles offer, and on the logistics and dynamics of running an effective circle.
"Mathematics for Art Investigation," Ingrid Daubechies, Duke University, The Gerald and Judith Porter Public Lecture
Time: 3:00 p.m, Marriott Atrium Ballroom
Description: Mathematical tools for image analysis increasingly play a role in helping art historians and art conservators assess the state of conservation of paintings, and probe into the secrets of their history. The talk will review several case studies, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Van Eyck among others.
"Arthur Benjamin: Mathemagician", Harvey Mudd College
Time: 11:00 a.m., Hyatt Regency VII
Description: Dr. Arthur Benjamin—a mathematician and a magician—has presented his mixture of math and magic to audiences all over the world. In his entertaining and fast-paced performance, he will demonstrate and explain how to mentally add and multiply numbers faster than a calculator, how to figure out the day of the week of any date in history, and other amazing feats of mind.
Math Wrangle
Time:: 1:00 p.m., Hyatt Regency V
Description: Math Wrangle will pit teams of students against each other, the clock, and a slate of great math problems. The format of a Math Wrangle is designed to engage students in mathematical problem solving, promote effective teamwork, provide a venue for oral presentations, and develop critical listening skills. A Math Wrangle incorporates elements of team sports and debate, with a dose of strategy tossed in for good measure. The intention of the Math Wrangle demonstration at the Joint Math Meetings is to show how teachers, schools, circles, and clubs can get students started in this exciting combination of mathematical problem solving with careful argumentation via public speaking, strategy and rebuttal.
"Mime-matics," Tim Chartier, Davidson College, and Tanya Chartier, The Davidson Center
Time: 11:40 a.m., Hyatt Regency VII
Description: Tim and Tanya Chartier explore mathematical ideas through the art of mime. Whether creating an illusion of an invisible wall, wearing a mask covered with geometric shapes, or pulling on an invisible rope, the Chartiers delve into mathematical concepts such as estimation, tiling, and infinity. Through Mime-matics, audiences encounter math through the entertaining style of performing artists who have performed throughout the United States and in Holland, South Korea and Japan.
"Mathematical Morsels from The Simpsons and Futurama," Sarah J. Greenwald, Appalachian State University
Time: 11:20 a.m., Hyatt Regency VII
Description: The Simpsons and Futurama contain hundreds of humorous mathematical and scientific references. These programs can be an ideal source of fun ways to connect students and the general public to mathematics. For more information, check out SimpsonsMath.com.
Who Wants to Be a Mathematician, Michael A. Breen, AMS, and William T. Butterworth, DePaul University
Time: 1:00 p.m., Hyatt Regency VII
Description: See America's favorite math game in which ten of the nation’s best high school students compete for a US$5,000 first prize for themselves and US$5,000 for their school’s math department. This is a very popular, educational, and entertaining contest.
Mathematical Art Exhibition
Time: Time: 9:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m., Hyatt Grand Hall
Description: Don't miss this unique opportunity for a different perspective on mathematics. On display are works in various media by artists who are inspired by mathematics and by mathematicians who use visual art to express their findings. Topology, fractals, polyhedra, and tiling are some of the ideas at play here.
