Mathematics is not just useful, it is fun and beautiful as well. Unfortunately, there is also a risk that it seems unnecessarily difficult and even boring. The great achievement of Math Circles is to minimize this risk by showing children the positive side of mathematics at an early age. Through a wide variety of imaginatively planned activities, students see that math is both exciting and relevant to everyday life. This realization encourages them to learn more, which in turn greatly benefits their futures. It has been impressive to see how, from a small start in the Department of Mathematics at SBASSE in LUMS, Math Circles have expanded to reach students across Pakistan. This is something that all those involved can be proud of. As a physicist, I am well aware of the power and beauty of mathematics, and I am truly grateful to Math Circles for spreading this awareness more widely! 

Dr. Walther Schwarzacher

Professor of Physics, Dean of SBASSE, LUMS.