Math Awareness Month - April, 2009

Math Awareness Month is held each year in April, and is sponsored by the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics. This year's theme is Mathematics and Climate. Scientists use mathematics to better understand oceans, the atmosphere, and polar ice caps. We invite you to go on a WebQuest to answer these questions:
How long will summer Arctic sea ice survive? Are hurricanes getting more intense? How much will sea level rise as ice sheets melt? How do humans impact on climate change? How is global climate monitored?
Mathematics and Climate are very relevant to our world today, so join us as we explore these important issues!

Other Activities and Resources Read the official announcement for MAM 2009. Download the MAM 2009 Theme Poster. Read articles and essays on Math and Climate. Post your MAM activities to our forums. Take our anonymous Poll on MAM 2009. Submit your MAM 2009 activities here. Find MAM Activities offered by other institutions. Learn about MAM history and past themes here. View other resources for MAM 2009.