Texas A&M Mathematics and Statistics Fair
Saturday, February 24, 2024
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NEW LOCATION: Mitchell Physics Building
Texas A&M University
Free and open to the public!
WHAT is the fair?
Come one, come all! The Math and Stat Fair is a time for math to be fun and interactive, full of puzzles and games, arts and crafts, magic and mystery, statistics and problem solving, raffle tickets, and FREE PIZZA!
Can you beat one of the fair volunteers at tic-tac-toe or at hex bridges? Can you solve the puzzle of the Knight's tale? Or figure out how the monks moved the towers of Hanoi? Would you like to build some beautiful paper crafts or see some magic?
Come for some fun and games, stay for the math and the free pizza. Perhaps you can win a cool prize as well.
There is NEVER a boring moment at the Math and Stat Fair!
Come join the fun!
Come join the fun!
All are welcome to join us for a day of fun that includes interactive games, puzzles, arts and crafts, magic, an engaging guest presentation, a pizza lunch and raffle drawing!
Activities
Two-Person Games: Derive a strategy and WIN!
Puzzles: Can you solve the mysteries?
Arts & Crafts: Create the beauty of mathematics!
Magic: Stump your friends with tricky patterns!
Problem Solving: What solutions will you discover?
Statistics: The secret is in the data!
And so much more!
We will also have activities from some of our favorite non-profit and research groups, MathHappens and 4D STEAM, as part of the event.
Schedule of Events
Registration: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Fair Booths: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Be on the lookout for special events!
Pizza Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Guest Presentation by Dr. Gregory Berkolaiko: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Closing Raffle and Final Remarks: 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Guest Presentation
Dr. Gregory Berkolaiko (Professor at Texas A&M University)
Title: The many colors of M&M's and the German tank problem
Abstract: Your friend chooses a die at random and rolls it several times, announcing the results. Can you tell how many sides does the die have and with what certainty?
This question has some interesting history connected to it. To answer the question, we will learn the basics of probability, including conditional probability and Bayes' Theorem.
Disclaimer for Parents: Instructional materials provided to students will not include any tanks but will include chocolate M&M's. Consumption of instructional materials by students cannot be ruled out. Attendance of the guest presentation is not required if you are attending the Fair, but we'd love to see you there!
Sign Up today!
This event is FREE to attend! We have lots of fun in store for you and we want to know if you will be there! Please let us know in advance you plan on coming if you’d like to make the registration process faster.
We welcome all TAMU undergraduate students in the sciences to volunteer for our event! We also accept high school volunteers who are familiar with our events.