2021 Festival Schedule
Join us inside the Hopin event website for this free, all-ages event on April 16-18, 2021!
Whether you're joining us as a classroom, a family, or on your own — you will find inspiration and enjoyment in this year's online events. Learn more about the activities and presentations taking place during the 2021 Festival below.
Don't forget to register on Eventbrite (opens new window) in order to get the access link!
Enter the Event Lobby on Hopin (opens new window)
What to Expect: 2021 Festival Q&A
How to Access the NMF Live Online Weekend
Tips & Tricks for Navigating Hopin
- On the Stage: Film Events, Math Talks, and other presentations
- In Booths: Family fun resources, Math Experts (live on camera)
- In Sessions: Hands-on demos, puzzles, games, activities, and more; Meet the Mathematician: workshops and live conversations
2021 Festival Hours
All 2021 Festival events take place online:
- Friday, April 16, 2021: 12:30pm - 7pm US Eastern Time (GMT-4)
- Saturday, April 17, 2021: 10:30am - 8pm US Eastern Time
- Sunday, April 18, 2021: 10:30am - 4:30pm US Eastern Time
You can also view the full NMF Live Online Weekend schedule as a Google Spreadsheet (opens new window), or use this print-at-home PDF (opens new window) to help track the events that matter most to you.
Explore the NMF Live Online Weekend Schedule
All times in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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Jump In with the SF Math Circle (Teens)
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 7:00PM - 7:30pm ET
Join San Francisco Math Circle for an interesting math challenge for high school students. Learn More→
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Math Monday: Stack Up
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 7:00PM - 7:30pm ET
Play some fun, online games and puzzles with Math Monday. Presented by Javier Haro. Learn More→
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Rap with Professor Lyrical
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 7:00PM - 7:30pm ET
Explore the power of metaphor in freestyling; learn how Professor Lyrical structures his verses; and practice some of your own... Learn More→
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Math Communities: Puppies and Kittens
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 7:30PM - 8:00pm ET
Discover joyful math in community — with AIM! Presented by Spencer Bowen. Learn More→
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Meet a Mathematician: Aaron Luttman
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 7:30PM - 8:00pm ET
What can you do with a math degree? Meet a fascinating mathematician and find out!
Dr. Aaron Luttman is a... Learn More→
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Meet a Mathematician: Genetha Gray
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 7:30PM - 8:00pm ET
What can you do with a math degree? Meet a fascinating mathematician and find out!
Mathematicians are sometimes found... Learn More→
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Women Who Count
Event time: Saturday 4/17 from 7:30PM - 8:00pm ET
Meet 29 African American women mathematicians profiled in Dr. Shelly Jones' book for grades 3-8. Learn More→
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How to Get the Most Out of NMF Live Online (4)
Event time: Sunday 4/18 from 10:30AM - 11:00am ET
Welcome to the 2021 National Math Festival Live Online Weekend! This video will give you a quick overview of how best to... Learn More→
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- Welcome
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AIM Math Communities
Event time: Sunday 4/18 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
You're invited… to AIM's strong and welcoming network of math organizations supporting joyful math online.
The mission... Learn More→
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- Resource Hub
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All Ages: More Math! & MIND Research
Event time: Sunday 4/18 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
Learn about More Math! Resources for joyful math exploration recommended by the National Math Festival.
... Learn More→
- Resource Hub
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Believe-It-Or-Not-It's-Math (x2) (Encore)
Event time: Sunday 4/18 from 11:00AM - 12:30pm ET
Spotlight on Numberphile: A Conversation with Brady Haran
Join filmmaker Brady Haran of YouTube's... Learn More→
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- Performance
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Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival: Play Konigsberg
Event time: Sunday 4/18 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
Learn about JRMF's 2021 offerings and discover how you can bring the festival spirit into your mathematical classrooms, homes... Learn More→
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- Resource Hub
- Spanish/Español
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Little Ones: Natural Math
Event time: Sunday 4/18 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
Stop by and pick up resources for your little one! Learn the 7 principles of Natural Math: Math is what you make it.
... Learn More→
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- Resource Hub
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Matemáticas divertidas: crea una marioneta
Event time: Sunday 4/18 from 11:00AM - 11:30am ET
Únase a PBS SoCal para una divertida actividad práctica para ayudar a los niños a aprender sobre las formas geométricas. Learn More→
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- Spanish/Español
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Math Monday: Don't Say 13
Event time: Sunday 4/18 from 11:00AM - 11:30am ET
Play some fun, online games and puzzles with Math Monday. Presented by Spencer Bowen. Learn More→
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Math Scavenger Hunt
Event time: Sunday 4/18 from 11:00AM - 11:30am ET
Use the different math concepts embedded in the riddles to help you solve them as quickly as possible! Learn More→
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MoMath: Additions Store
Event time: Sunday 4/18 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
Looking for a cool math gift for your favorite teacher or the math enthusiast in your life? Stop by the Additions booth to... Learn More→
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- Resource Hub
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National Girls Collaborative Project
Event time: Sunday 4/18 from 11:00AM - 1:00pm ET
Girls and math: a natural combination! Meet the folks at NGCP and check out a wide variety of resources for girls and women in... Learn More→
- Resource Hub
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Preschool Math Apps!
Event time: Sunday 4/18 from 11:00AM - 11:30am ET
Share the joy of early math learning with your preschoolers while we play Gracie & Friends and Nico & Nor math apps... Learn More→
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Rise Program: For Teens and Pre-Teens
Event time: Sunday 4/18 from 11:00AM - 11:30am ET
Learn more about this scholarship program for ages 15-17. Learn More→
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