A Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival

The American Mathematical Society was pleased to co-sponsor a free local mathematics event for children and adults of all ages: a Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival at Pleasant View Elementary School on Thursday, April 10, 2025, 5:00p.m-7:00p.m.. Together with City Year Providence volunteers it was an evening of play and problem-solving with a variety of fun, hands-on mathematical puzzles and games.

Named for the esteemed mathematician (and the first female president of the AMS), a Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (JRMF) is an event with mathematical puzzles, games, and activities that empower students to explore math, understand concepts with hands-on activities, and build their confidence overall with mathematics. Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival activities are designed for children and adults of all ages and backgrounds. Everyone is welcome! 

We were thrilled that RI Governor Dan McKee, Providence Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez, RI Teacher of the Year Milissa O'Neil, representatives from RI Department of Education, City Year Executive Director Nirva LaFortune, and JRMF Executive Director Daniel Kline were also able to join us!

Students at the JRMF working on math puzzles

What Happens at a Math Festival?

  • Free to attend
  • Hands-on puzzles and games
  • Kids can move freely between tables and activities
  • Trained volunteers can help with each activity
  • Fun for all ages and the whole family
  • Free snacks provided
 

Meet our Partners

student does a hands-on math exercise with a volunteer

Pleasant View Elementary
Pleasant View is a Providence Public Pre-K - 5th grade school, we emphasize relationships, rigor, engagement, enrichment, and a personalized approach through blended learning. We strive to educate students and to assist them in realizing their full potential as responsible, productive, contributing members of society by providing an educational environment in which students are challenged, excellence is expected, and differences are valued. We have a Panther Pledge for all students at Pleasant View:

Perseverance-We never give up!
Respect-We honor!
Integrity-It's part of me!
Determination-We strive!
Excellence-In everything!
We're panthers with PRIDE!"

City Year
City Year Providence is an education-focused nonprofit organization that brings together young people from diverse backgrounds for a year of full-time service to support students in schools. They work to improve academic and social-intelligence skills, engage families and the community and enhance schools' culture and climate in Rhode Island Schools.

Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival
The Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival empowers communities to create magical math moments. We create fun math experiences, develop math games, and train educators how to inspire joy with math.

Math For All