Math Encounters -- Laundry Math

A shirt inside-out looks the same in shape and structure as a shirt right-side out. The same is true for socks, trousers, skirts and jackets. Does the process of turning things inside out preserve the shape of ALL pieces of clothing? What if we sewed leg and arm openings together? Is it possible to turn mutilated laundry inside out? Can we turn our clothes inside out while still wearing them? While holding hands? Come explore the world of eversion as mathematician James Tanton thinks about his laundry. Jim will be introduced by Lars Perkins, co-founder of Picasa and current NASA Advisory Council member.

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.

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