Hawaii middle and high schoolers are invited to a University of Hawaii event tomorrow that aims to spotlight the practical applications of math.

Monte Carlo Night, to be hosted by more than 50 mathematicians and students, will feature probability games and intense thinking exercises. The free event will take place at the UH Manoa Campus Center Ballroom on Wednesday April 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

From a press release:

Monte Carlo Night is an evening designed to present 7th through 12th grade students, as well as college students, with mathematics in a context that convincingly shows them the power of mathematical thought. Through a variety of games and displays, students will discover how to outwit an opponent in any game, make sound decisions based on limited knowledge, and understand how to internalize probabilities and statistics. What’s the underlying message? Mathematics should not be viewed as a mandatory subject for students in school, but a mentality that bolsters decision-making and promotes a healthy mind. Determining adequate and practical results or ideas are imperative, but asking meaningful, insightful questions is the decisive first step in finding such outcomes.

Contact math Professor Monique Chyba for more info at mchyba@math.hawaii.edu. 

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— Alia Wong