Math Encounters -- Doing Math in Public

Experience the beauty of math with Steven Strogatz, Cornell's Jacob Gould Schurman Professor of Applied Mathematics. Inspired by the curiosities of everyday life, Steven will describe his adventures as a New York Times columnist bringing math to the masses, communicating both basic and baffling elements of math in an engaging and delightful manner. Steven will be introduced by Kenneth Chang, Science reporter, The New York Times.

Math Encounters is a public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics and presented by the Simons Foundation and the National Museum of Mathematics.