Our Purpose

We develop a curiosity and interest in mathematics so students, parents and teachers can improve their math and science education. Activities focus on various topics in mathematics and their application to physical phenomenon.

This website and our Exploration Center:

Encourage each person to reach his/her potential
Provide guidance for children participating in science fairs
Help teachers to explain math concepts
Provides travel exhibits for schools

We are located at 1054 Freedom Plains Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Go to Google ® maps and type in 'Math and Physics Exploration' for address information and directions.

News

Application for Math Camp

Posted on: 5/26/2011

Register for the math camp by printing this news item and mail in appplication form at the end.

The programs

A. Computational skills

In learning computational skills, we develop studying and learning techniques that help us understand what read more »

Math Summer Camp Brochure

Posted on: 5/26/2011

Go the the link for the brochure. Print out the brochure and mail the application for enrolling into the Math Camp.

http://www.itmeansmath.com/summerbrochure.pdf

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Mechanical Advantage - New Exhibit

Posted on: 1/20/2011

Several new exhibits have been constructed for the museum by Dick Palmer. One of these include a set of pulleys with mechanical advantages of 1, 2 and 4. This portable exhibit illustrates how one can lift a 5 lb weight with a force of only 2 1/2 to 1 1/4 read more »

Visit from Museum of Mathematics

Posted on: 9/14/2010

Executive Director Glen Whitney and Chief of Operations Cindy Lawrence of the Museum of Mathematics visted the Math and Physics Exploration on Monday, September 15. After a tour of the museum they met with Irvin Miller and had a active exchange of ideas and goals. Interestingly, Glen and Irvin both read more »

Tutorials for Addition and Multiplication

Posted on: 8/16/2010

Classes for addition and multiplication tutorial begin from now to August 31. The classes are for parent and children. Children of any age may attend. Tutorials are free. Enroll by emailing: immiller1@juno.com
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Big Bang to Kohoutec

Humans have an innate curiosity about the universe we live in. Math and physics are tools that help us explain our world to satisfy this curiosity (and to live better, more comfortable lives).

From learning about the origin of the universe through the Big Bang theory to discovering long period comets such as Kohoutek to the computers that are delivering this web page to you, math and physics help us explore our world.

Come learn these tools so you can join the exploration!