Circle on the Road Conference 2016

About the Conference

Bringing together new and experienced leaders of Math Circles and other similar outreach programs, this year’s Circle on the Road will include discussions, presentations, and opportunities to facilitate different mathematical problems. In addition, some informal STEM education researchers will join us to further our research and evaluation efforts. Come share your best practices and learn more from those in the Math Circle community!

Invited Presentations

Sharing “Math Circle” Sessions

Panel content Participants will have the opportunity to observe numerous one-hour mathematical outreach sessions led by experienced facilitators. In addition, there will be opportunities to discuss associated instructional moves and best practices.

Developing “Math Circle” Sessions

Join one of the working groups to collaborate in designing a mathematical outreach activity. For those interested, collaborative working groups will continue over the next year.

Building and Sharing Community Knowledge

Hear about developing and expanding Math Circle or related outreach programs, research and evaluation, fundraising, logistics and other administrative efforts to support and grow programs. Programs aimed at underserved youth will be emphasized.

Submitted Talks

Sharing “Math Circle” Sessions

Participants will have the opportunity to observe numerous one-hour mathematical outreach sessions led by experienced facilitators. In addition, there will be opportunities to discuss associated instructional moves and best practices.

Developing “Math Circle” Sessions

Join one of the working groups to collaborate in designing a mathematical outreach activity. For those interested, collaborative working groups will continue over the next year.

Schedule

Circle on the Road will take place at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at NYU in New York City, NY.

An introduction to Math Circles will happen from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Friday (28th), with registration and informal mathematical program at 5:00 pm (Eastern time) on Friday, and the more formal program will start at 8:30 am Saturday morning.

The official program will end on Sunday (30th) at 4 pm, though people will be encouraged to continue conversations and enjoy New York after that if their flight arrangements permit.

More details will be posted, when available.

For information about previous Circle on the Road Conferences please visit the Circle on the Road archive.

Organizing Committee Members

Diana White (University of Colorado Denver & NAMC)

Brandy Wiegers (Central Washington University & NAMC)

Berna Falay Ok (Center for Mathematical Talent at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at NYU)

Selin Kalaycioglu (Center for Mathematical Talent at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at NYU)