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FREE First Thursdays at The Museum of Flight
Oct 1
FREE First Thursdays at The Museum of Flight

FREE EVENT — DROP IN

Whether you're a math geek, math curious, or an aviation enthusiast, this event has something for everyone. You'll get to explore the museum's amazing exhibits, learn all about the science of flight, and get hands-on with some seriously cool math + aviation activities.

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Family Math Fun Series (Week 3)
Oct 3
Family Math Fun Series (Week 3)

FREE EVENT — REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us for our Family Math Fun celebration! This event is a drop-in session for kids 3-10 and their caregivers to explore math with fun activities. Boost learning and family bonding!

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Pints & Proofs - Ballard
Oct 6
Pints & Proofs - Ballard

FREE EVENT — DROP-IN

Join SUMM for our next installment of Pints and Proofs, an evening event hosted by our Mathematician in Residence at Stoup Brewing in Ballard! Recommended for adults 21+.

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Math Out Loud - Why People Are Scared of Math + How to Change It
Oct 7
Math Out Loud - Why People Are Scared of Math + How to Change It

FREE EVENT — Registration Required

Math doesn’t have to stay on the page.

Math Out Loud is our brand-new speaker series designed for the curious, the creative, and the “I didn’t know math could do that” crowd. Expect lively talks, surprising insights, and moments that change how you see the world.

No prior math knowledge required—just bring your curiosity.

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Family Math Fun Series (Week 4)
Oct 10
Family Math Fun Series (Week 4)

FREE EVENT — REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us for our Family Math Fun celebration! This event is a drop-in session for kids 3-10 and their caregivers to explore math with fun activities. Boost learning and family bonding!

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Pints & Proofs - Capitol Hill
Oct 12
Pints & Proofs - Capitol Hill

FREE EVENT — DROP-IN

Join SUMM for our next installment of Pints and Proofs, an evening event hosted by our Mathematician in Residence at Stoup Brewing in Capitol Hill! Recommended for adults 21+.

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October Volunteer Night
Oct 13
October Volunteer Night
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October Volunteer Night at Kent Station
Oct 15
October Volunteer Night at Kent Station
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Pythagorean Palooza
Oct 24
Pythagorean Palooza

FREE EVENT — DROP IN

Come join us at the Seattle Universal Math Museum and celebrate the magic of right triangles on the last Pythagorean triple date of the century!

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Math in… Random number generation
Math in… Random number generation

Many of the games we play depend on rolling dice, shuffling decks, or other random processes. But how can we get seemingly random outputs from deterministic devices like computers and smartphones? This week’s MIRL looks at random number generation and pseudorandomness.

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Explain the theory of relativity
Explain the theory of relativity

In today’s Ask a Mathematician, we look at the theory of relativity.

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Talking Math: Counting Down
Talking Math: Counting Down

You don't have to be a math whiz to turn everyday countdowns into powerful learning moments. From calculating days until Halloween at the dinner table to breaking big numbers into weeks and fractions, see how simple family conversations build real-world logic in this month’s Talking Math.

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Math in… Voice Leading
Math in… Voice Leading

When writing chord progressions for a song, it often sounds more pleasing if each chord has something in common with the next. How can math help create a “nearby” chord palette?

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