Math Encounters
Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from Simons Foundation International. For further information, call the National Museum of Mathematics at 212-542-0566 or email mathencounters@momath.org.
Upcoming presentation
“Hole in One! How mathematics can unlock the secrets to performance in golf and other sports”
featuring Mark Broadie
Wednesday, April 3
Presentations at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm
(in person)
The most famous saying in golf is that players “drive for show, putt for dough,” meaning that while majestic drives look great, it’s performance on the greens that lead to victory. Join Mark Broadie, Carson Family Professor of Business at the Columbia Business School, as he demonstrates how data, together with simple mathematics, can be used to debunk this idea. Along the way, you’ll have a chance to show off your own skills on the MoMath green while also seeing how ideas from golf analytics are applicable to other sports and even to business. No prior knowledge of golf is necessary!
Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from Simons Foundation International. Light refreshments will be served.
Register to attend in person
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Books by the speakers
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Math Encounters available on YouTube and DVD
Math Encounters presentations are generally posted to our YouTube page within one to two months of filming. Due to copyright issues, some presentations may not be reproduced on the internet. Presentations posted online are also available for purchase via our online shop. Click here to purchase yours today!
Presented by Simons Foundation International and the National Museum of Mathematics.
Please note that all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.