The International Day of Mathematics 2021
in Algeria, Senegal and Congo

For the IDM 2021 and its theme Mathematics for a Better World we joined hands with partner organizations in three African countries to plan and organize a series of online events with panel discussions, talks, interactive workshops, classroom activities, competitions, teacher trainings, etc.

The events will take place from March 10 to March 26, 2021 and are held in French, English, and Arabic (see details below).

The partner organizations are:

This project is supported by the Simons Foundation. The support includes help in organization, coordination, setting up the online platform, conducting interactive workshops/activities, and training of local organizers.

Schedule

March 10 Algeria English and Arabic Webinar: "Mathematics for a Better Life" Detailed program
March 13 Republic of Congo French Webinar: "Jeux Mathématiques" Detailed program
March 14 International Day of Mathematics - - -
March 17 Senegal French Round table: "Mathematiques pour un monde meilleur” Detailed program
March 18 Republic of Congo and Senegal French Webinar: "Mathématiques Musicales du Congo et Sénégal" Detailed program
March 25 Senegal French Webinar: "Jeux Mathématiques" Detailed program
March 26 Senegal, Republic of Congo, and Algeria French Teacher training Detailed program

March 10 / Algeria

“Mathematics for a better life” webinar, in English and Arabic.

Times are UTC+1 (Algiers time)

9:00 - 10:00 “Mathematics for a better life”
10:00 - 10:15 Pause
10:15 - 11:45 Interactive presentation “Artificial Intelligence”
11:45 - 12:00 Discussion

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March 13 / Republic of Congo

"Jeux Mathématiques" webinar, in French.

Times are UTC+1 (Brazzaville time)

11:00 - 11:15 Bienvenue
11:15 - 11:45 Jeux mathématiques
11:45 - 12:30 Concours des jeux et cérémonie 4 écoles
12:30 - 13:15 Conférence: Les métiers des mathématiques

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March 14 / International Day of Mathematics

The International Day of Mathematics is celebrated with hundreds of events worldwide.

March 17 / Senegal

Round table, in French.

Times are UTC+0 (Dakar time)

10:00 - 11:00 Table ronde. Théme: “Mathematiques pour un monde meilleur”.
Intervenants:
1. Abdou Sene
2. Mamadou Sangharé
3. Mary Teuw Niane
4. Salimata Gueye Diagne

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March 18 / Republic of Congo and Senegal

"Mathématiques Musicales du Congo et Sénéga" webinar, in French.

Times are UTC+0 (Dakar time)

10:00 - 10:15 Bienvenue musicale
10:15 - 11:00 Talk with an expert in Mathematics and Music from Senegal
11:00 - 11:15 Break
11:15 - 12:15 Interactive presentation: “Mathématiques, musique et intelligence artificiale”

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March 25 / Senegal

"Jeux Mathématiques" webinar, in French.

Times are UTC+0 (Dakar time)

9:00 - 10:00 MathSolo for teachers: “De la manipulation à l’abstraction”
10:00 - 11:00 MathSolo for students: “Le triangle / Pythagore”
11:00 - 12:00 Interactive presentation: “Jeux imaginaires”

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March 26 / Senegal, Republic of Congo, and Algeria

Teacher training, in French.

Times are UTC+0 (Dakar time)

10:00 - 10:50 Formations des enseignants: Mathématiques et IA
10:50 - 11:10 Pause
11:10 - 12:00 Formation des enseignants: Mathematiques et musique

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This project is organized by the International Mathematical Union and supported by the Simons Foundation.