The first national festival dedicated to discovering the delight and power of mathematics in everyday life. On Saturday, April 18, experience mathematics like never before, when the first-of-its-kind National Math Festival comes to Washington, D.C. As the country’s first national festival dedicated to discovering the delight and power of mathematics, this free and public celebration will feature dozens of activities for every age —- from hands-on magic, and Houdini-like getaways, to lectures with some of the most influential mathematicians of our time.
The National Math Festival is organized by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) and the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution.
QUICK RECAP
What: National Math Festival
Who: All levels & Families
When: Saturday, April 18, 2015, 10AM – 4PM
Where: Various Smithsonian Museums, Washington, DC
Cost: Free
Middle and High School students from around the area are invited to participate in this exclusive, hands-on STEM exhibition. Students will be able to connect and engage with our nation’s foremost military and civilian organizations by participating in interactive exhibits and career-exploration opportunities that have a theme directly tied to the sea services.
On Saturday March 8, George Washington University is hosting a great, free event called STEMosphere. It is an expo of fun, hands-on, interactive STEM-inspired activities for children PreK-12th grade. Exhibitors include: Smithsonian Science Education Center, Discovery Education, NASA, and more! Girl Scouts of All Ages and their leaders or adult chaperones are welcome to come to the Smith Center at George Washington University Foggy Bottom Campus at 600 22nd St NW, Washington DC. Girl Scouts must be accompanied by adult chaperones and meet volunteer essentials safety ratios. Concession snacks will be available for sale at the Smith Center. For more information see: 
PGMA Girl Scouts 