Celebrate the invention of the Rubik’s Cube at Math 4 Fun Nov. 9

Celebrate the invention of the Rubik's Cube at Math 4 Fun Nov. 9

NATCHITOCHES - There are over 43 quadrillion arrangements - and only one solution to one of the most popular puzzles ever invented. 

Math teachers of all levels are invited to join a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube, the iconic 3D combination puzzle invented by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik in 1974. Math 4 Fun will take place from 10 a.m. - noon Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts Center for Performance and Technology (second floor) where mathematicians will gather for math puzzles and games. 

Math 4 Fun encourages excitement among teachers are they share and experience what they love. the session will include a meal from a local restaurant and every participant will leave with a prize. 

For more information, to RSVP or to be added to the Math 4 Fun mailing list, contact Dr. Judith Covington, professor of mathematics at Northwestern State University, at covingtonj@nsula.edu.

Math 4 Fun is sponsored by the American Institute of Mathematics and NSU's Stan Chadick Mathematics Enhancement Fund. 

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