Local middle school and high school students have the opportunity to learn math in a creative and engaging way from leading Vanderbilt faculty through the Nashville Math Circle.
Students learn creative math problem-solving skills in a friendly, fun environment from Department of Mathematics faculty, free of cost. Participants will explore why the Golden Ratio shows up so often in nature, if a sphere can be turned inside out, if triangles always have to add up to 180 degrees, and many other everyday questions that involve math.
Registration for fall 2026 is now open. The Math Circle meets on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. throughout the fall (Sept. 8, Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, and Dec. 1). The sessions are independent, so students can participate at any point throughout the semester and new participants can join at any time.
Math Circle instructors include co-directors Larry Rolen, assistant professor of mathematics, and Alice Mark, assistant professor of the practice of mathematics, as well as other Vanderbilt faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
Members of the Vanderbilt community are encouraged to participate in this innovative program and spread the word to families in the Nashville metro area.