For Nelson Saiers, a great work of art can be one of the most mind-bending and elegant of mathematical equations. In fact, for this math whiz-turned Wall Street trader-turned full-time artist, math ...

With declining U.S. student math scores, our schools would be wise to adopt a new formula that is sure to paint a prettier picture for the country’s STEM rankings. Combining math and art classes may ...

SoMa 501 announced a series of three free public events, each featuring the unveiling of a permanent, math-inspired crosswalk or mural to form the Math Path on Main.

Researchers and artists from around the country discussed the capacity of images to facilitate mathematical understanding at a panel discussion Monday. Moderated by Providence artist Allison Paschke ...

Perhaps Robert Sikora’s unique perspective to abstract expressionism comes from his young age, or perhaps it comes from somewhere else entirely. Whatever the root, Sikora’s use of bright, faded colors ...

Mathematics is beautiful: intellectually elegant, exquisitely austere and pretty. Yes, pretty. Like, pretty to look at. That aesthetic beauty was easy to see at the 2009 Joint Mathematics Meetings in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the computer science lab where they work at MIT, Erik and ...

For some people, math can be a necessary headache. Yes, algorithms guide countless aspects of daily life. There are tips to calculate and hours to count. But unless someone's a specialist, they'll ...