Happy Pi Day!

Happy Pi Day!

On March 14 we celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi)—the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter—which is approximately equal to 3.14. Whether you're a math enthusiast or simply enjoy a delicious slice of pie, today is an opportunity to indulge in both!

Embrace the spirit of Pi Day by recognizing the significance of mathematics in our everyday lives. From physics to engineering, math plays a crucial role in shaping our world and solving complex problems.

Join us in celebrating the infinite possibilities that mathematics presents.

Happy Pi Day!

Math Is More Than Just Numbers: Celebrate Pi Day a Different Way

While you savor that apple or key lime pie, consider the many ways math influences our lives.

What if Pi Was a Song?

What would it sound like? And would it help you memorize its digits?

The Simplest Math Problem Could Be Unsolvable

The Collatz conjecture has plagued mathematicians for decades—so much so that professors warn their students away from it.

Surreal Numbers Are a Real Thing. Here's How to Make Them

In the 1970s mathematicians found a simple way to create all numbers, from the infinitely small to infinitely large.

A Wild Claim about the Powers of Pi Creates a Transcendental Mystery

Mathematicians cannot determine whether multiplying pi by itself repeatedly might produce a whole number.

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