Who We Are
The National Math Festival brings together some of the most fascinating mathematicians of our time to inspire and challenge all ages to see math in new and unexpected ways.
2022 Festival
The 2022 National Math Festival online events take place Saturday, April 23, 2022 via Zoom as part of the North Carolina Science Festival. Learn more →
The National Math Festival is organized by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) in cooperation with the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) and the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath). Learn more about our organizations below.
Festival Organizers
The Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (opens new window) (MSRI) is one of the world’s preeminent centers for collaborative research in mathematics. Located in Berkeley, California, MSRI’s mission is to advance mathematical research, foster talent, and further the appreciation of mathematics. MSRI strives to make mathematics accessible and exciting to those outside the field through the National Math Festival, sponsorship of Numberphile (opens new window) (YouTube’s most popular informal mathematics channel, with over 3.5 million subscribers), film production (opens new window) for public television, and the Mathical Book Prize (opens new window).
Our Partners
The Institute for Advanced Study (opens new window) (IAS), founded in 1930 as an independent institution in Princeton, New Jersey, is one of the world’s leading centers for basic research in the sciences and humanities, where the permanent faculty and visiting scholars have the freedom to pursue some of the deepest theoretical questions without pressure for immediate outcomes. Its reach has been multiplied many times over through the more than 7,000 scholars who have influenced entire fields of study as well as the work and minds of colleagues and students.
The National Museum of Mathematics (opens new window) (MoMath) allows adults and children alike to experience the evolving, creative, aesthetic, and often surprising nature of mathematics. Located in the heart of Manhattan, New York, the Museum is home to more than three dozen hands-on, engaging exhibits that showcase the fascinating world of mathematics. MoMath has also designed and implemented hundreds of innovative programs around the country including interactive presentations, math tournaments, camp programs, book discussions, movie nights, math tours, storytelling sessions, nights of comedy, mathematical concerts, and a wide variety of public outreach events.
2022 Festival
The National Math Festival Spring 2022 activities are presented in cooperation with North Carolina Central University.
North Carolina Central University (opens new window) prepares students to succeed in the global marketplace. Consistently ranked as a top Historically Black College or University and Best Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report, NCCU offers flagship programs in the sciences, education, law, business, nursing and the arts.
Festival Contact
Jennifer Murawski
MSRI Communications and Events Coordinator
[email protected]