Santa Fe Complex

Traditional structured database tools are limiting because they require pre-defined structures and fields. Chris Feola, president of xextPression and named one of the 50 most influential people in new media by Online Journalism Review, describes the ins-and-outs of information overload in the computer culture. In particular, he will discuss imposing order of data to extract meaningful information from it. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free but donations to defray costs are appreciated. Continue Reading »

Dinosaurs have a magical grip on the imaginations of young and old so we begin this blender with the perspective of a paleontologist in the making, six-year-old Ulysses Yarbrough. Uly, as he is known, admits to confusing the Jurassic and Triassic eras upon occasion but he is not confused about his passion for the ancient creatures known to us today only by the fossil remnants they left behind. Continue Reading »

Introducing the Santa Fe Math Circle

Wed June 11, 6p-8

What is a math circle and why should you join us?

No knowledge of math at any level necessary! Circle math is about starting from nothing (or not much) and exploring strange and beautiful ideas with noting more than marker and board. Think of it as build-it-yourself math. Sometimes we will start with a game–or play a game the whole session. Or learn how to see the world a flatlander from the second dimension would.

Math circles are a place for spirited play with the patterns of math and games of ideas. Math circles are absolutely nothing like the rigid lockstep of a school curriculum’s drill through technique after technique. Everyone, grades 5-12 are welcome.