Welcome to the Washington University Math Circle!
A math circle brings students who enjoy the beauty and fascination of
mathematics together with an instructor who leads the exploration of intriguing topics.
If you have any questions about our math circle don't hesitate to
contact us.
Join us! We gather on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 to 2:30 in room 199
of the math building (Cupples I) on Washington University campus.
See our
schedule
to view dates and speakers and follow these
directions to get there.
You are welcome to begin attending at any point during the school year.
With a new speaker and a new topic every week or two,
you don't have to worry about getting behind if you miss some of the meetings.
- Mission:
Our goal is to have a great time learning about great math.
We aim to provide a resource for students in the St. Louis area who enjoy exploring mathematics.
- Content:
One math circle can't appeal to students of all ages,
so the Washington University circle has focused on the interests of middle school students.
Anyone is welcome to attend, including parents.
High school students might also find the meetings interesting.
Talks have covered number theory, advanced counting techniques, Euclidean geometry,
problem solving strategies and more.
- Tuition:
There is no tuition charge for attending the Washington University Math Circle.
However we encourage financial contributions
which we use primarily to provide small honorariums for the speakers.
- Joining:
Joining is easy. All you have to do is come to our meetings.
The only admission requirement is an interest in mathematics!
- Welcome Letter:
Read our welcome letter about the program.
- Semester End Letter:
Read our end-of-semester letter.