> We are proud to present a classic mathematics exhibitions for touring:
>
> MATHEMATICA: A world of numbers and beyond, designed by the office of
> Charles and Ray Eames was on permanent display at the California Science
> Center (formerly the California Museum of Science and Industry) from 1961
> - 1997.  Responding to a groundswell of support, California Science Center
> is transforming MATHEMATICA into a 2,500 square foot traveling exhibit.
>
> MATHEMATICA includes six interactive units covering the following
> concepts: celestial mechanics, the Moebius band, probability, topology,
> minimal surfaces, projective geometry, and multiplication.
>
> MATHEMATICA celebrates the joy and excitement mathematicians find in
> pursuing their science while providing guests with a closer look at the
> science behind key mathematical concepts.
>
>
> What can guests do in MATHEMATICA?
>
> *     Experience the concept of Minimal Surfaces as a soap film membrane
> assumes the shape of a solid geometric frame.
>
> *     Activate a series of balls in the Celestial Mechanics component and
> see the paths planets take as they move around the sun.
>
> *     Discover the calculations behind determining a normal distribution
> curve with the Probability Machine.
>
> *     Learn basic multiplication by plugging numbers into the
> Multiplication Machine and watching as the answer is revealed in the form
> of an illuminated cube of lights.
>
> *     Witness a straight rod that travels through a curve and learn how
> circular motion is transferred into linear motion.
>
> *     See the illusion of your arms, torso and head disappear as you view
> your reflection in a special concave mirror.
>
>
> Why bring MATHEMATICA to my institution?
>
> *     MATHEMATICA brings abstract concepts into physical reality.  This
> classic science exhibit designed by Ray and Charles Eames provides tools
> in the form of models and interactive components that transform the
> abstraction of mathematics to concrete reality.  From celestial mechanics
> to optical illusions in nature to the history of mathematical discoveries
> - this exhibit covers it all!
>
> *     Enhance your existing school group visitation program with an
> exhibit that teachers enjoy bringing their students to on educational
> field trips.  Not only does MATHEMATICA support nationwide math
> curriculums but it also aids teachers in shedding light on math concepts
> difficult to convey with chalk and a chalkboard.
>
> *     Holly Swope, a former teacher from Foshay Learning Center in Los
> Angeles, took her first and second grade classes to see MATHEMATICA and
> said, "MATHEMATICA's exhibit content is easily integrated into the
> school's math curriculum.  The models and other visuals in the exhibit
> reinforce many of the math concepts I am currently teaching."
>
>
> What fees and space requirements associated with MATHEMATICA?
>
> Rental Fee: $30,000 for a three-month venue
>
> Additional Costs: One-way shipping (two trucks) + Insurance + Security
> (medium level)
>
> Requirements: 2,500 square foot exhibit space
>                 12-ft ceiling height to accommodate taller components and
> hanging graphics
>                 36' to 48'W x 50'L rectangular gallery space without
> obstructions
>
> For rentals and more information, contact
>
> Ellen Kwan Lewis
> Special Exhibitions Coordinator
> California Science Center
> 700 State Drive
> Los Angeles, CA  90037
> 213-744-7421
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