Known for solving equations in his head faster than a calculator, Arthur Benjamin will reveal how this is possible through math, magic or a little bit of both.
“Secrets of Mental Math” is the latest event in the Convergence lecture series on Saturday, December 13, from noon to 1 pm in the SAC Auditorium. It is presented by Stony Brook University’s Institute for Creative Problem Solving in collaboration with the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) and Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Benjamin, “America’s Best Math Whiz,” will demonstrate how he does lightening-fast computations in his head, computes the day of the week of any date in history and performs other amazing feats of mind.
Benjamin is the Smallwood Family Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College as well as a professional magician. Through live performances, television appearances and award-winning books, he has captivated generations of people with his quick thinking, lively persona and engaging presentation known as “Mathemagics.”
In this lecture, audience members will become active participants as Benjamin lifts the curtain on impressive magic tricks made possible by math. The lecture will include energetic demonstrations, live problem-solving exercises and a Q&A session.
RSVP at the Institute for Creative Problem Solving website.
Benjamin’s TED Talks have garnered more than 50 million views and he is a New York Times bestselling author. He he has appeared on The Today Show, CNN, National Public Radio and The Colbert Report, and in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Scientific American, Discover, Omni, Esquire, People magazine and Reader’s Digest.
The Convergence lecture series welcomes curious minds of all kinds to explore the wide world of mathematical thinking. Each talk offers a fresh perspective — whether it’s diving into real-world applications, unpacking abstract concepts or just having fun with fascinating patterns, puzzles and problems. You don’t need to be a math expert, just come ready to think, laugh and learn.
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