Botshelo Mthomboti, a 22-year-old Financial Management graduate, has authored a book titled 'Poetic Atmosphere of Mathematics' that aims to simplify mathematics for struggling students through poetry. She has also written two othe...
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The blog post discusses Kellie Krumrie's book 'Math Class,' which is a collection of essays featuring teenage girls. It highlights Krumrie's poetry published in the now-defunct feminist journal La Vague and includes an analysis of...
5.5Can math be funny?
2025-10-17 • poetry humor math teacher planet
The post explores the intersection of poetry and mathematics by presenting humorous poetic definitions of math terms. It includes clever phrases that highlight the complexities and quirks of math, such as comparing math to love an...
The text discusses reversible poems, specifically highlighting Marilyn Singer's collection 'Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse Poems.' It explains the concept of reversible poetry, where the lines can be read in both direct...
The post features a poem titled 'Who Counts, Counts' by poet Stephanie Strickland, exploring themes of identity and relationships through a mathematical lens. The author reflects on the nature of counting and existence, emphasizin...
The blog post by Denise Gaskins encourages readers to engage in a creative exercise that combines poetry and mathematics. It presents a journaling prompt where participants write a poem with a specific structure: each line must co...
Micropoetry is an ultra-short form of poetry, typically under 25 words, that combines brevity with emotional depth and sharp imagery. It allows for diverse interpretations and encourages innovation in language and structure. The t...
The post examines the intersection of mathematics and poetry, showcasing how ancient Chinese math was expressed in verse for better memorization.
Mathematician Lauren K. Williams, a Harvard University professor and MIT PhD graduate, has been awarded the 2025 MacArthur Fellowship, recognized for her innovative work in algebraic combinatorics and its connections to other math...
The annual BRIDGES, Mathematics and the Arts Conference celebrated the connection between mathematics and poetry, featuring a special poetry reading. One highlighted poem is 'View no Fiery Night' by Marian Christie, which is a Fib...
The post reflects on a poem titled 'Like Poetry, Mathematics is Beautiful' by JoAnne Growney, which explores the beauty and utility of mathematics. The author shares a portion of the poem and discusses how people often perceive ma...
The blog post discusses the appointment of Arthur Sze as the new poet laureate of the US, highlighting his belief that poetry serves as a unifying force. It includes an excerpt from Sze's poem 'Sight Lines,' which reflects on them...
Dr. Zaina Al-Qasem merges data science and poetry, illustrating their commonalities in interpretation and structure through her reflective verses.
Heidi Bee Roemer's Halloween poem creatively connects the geometry of carved pumpkin faces with mathematical shapes. As an activist children's author, she promotes literacy and STEAM education, suggesting that children can enhance...
The AMS invites students to submit poems for its Math-Poetry Contest, with entries due by January 20, 2026, showcasing the intersection of poetry and mathematics.
The blog post discusses the importance of changing students' negative attitudes towards math by connecting it to their lives, particularly through poetry. It highlights resources like We Are Teachers and Tooter4Kids, which provide...
The Association for Women in Mathematics hosts an annual essay contest for students to interview women in mathematics and write about their experiences. The 2025 contest winners include essays by Alan Zhang and Peter Holman, who i...
The text discusses the benefits of using poetic constraints, such as syllable counts and rhymes, in poetry writing. It highlights a workshop by Sarah Glaz and Lisa Lajeunesse at the July 2025 Bridges Conference, which focused on w...
The blog post highlights the poetry featured in the July 2025 issue of the Journal of Humanistic Mathematics (JHM), emphasizing the connection between poetry and mathematics. It references previous posts and encourages readers to ...
Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney is celebrated with a poem by Shirley Stevens, emphasizing the cultural and communal aspects of this winter tradition.
4World Nursery Rhyme Week
2025-11-12 • poetry education nursery rhymes
The post highlights World Nursery Rhyme Week occurring from November 10-14, 2025, and lists five official nursery rhymes for the week. It includes a brief mention of the rhymes and provides a version of 'Two Little Dickie Birds.' ...
Heidi Bee Roemer advocates for the connection between mathematics and poetry, emphasizing the importance of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). She announces the opening of registration for a STEAM Poe...
High school students can enter the 2026 Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication by submitting creative projects that express their passion for math.
Students are invited to interview a math-woman and submit essays to the AWM by February 1, 2026, featuring a poem by Wislawa Szymborska.