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| Abbreviation | G4G |
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| Founder | Thomas M. Rodgers[1] |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| Focus | recreational mathematics, magic and illusion, puzzles, philosophy, rationality |
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| Colm Mulcahy, Chair Nancy Blachman, President Robert W. Vallin, Secretary Rick Sommer, Treasurer Board members: Jim Gardner Bob Hearn Doris Schattschneider Scott Vorthmann Colin Wright Carolyn Yackel Ex-board members: Elwyn Berlekamp Erik Demaine Rob Jones Mark Mitton Bruce Oberg Thane Plambeck Tom Rodgers Mark Setteducati Scott Hudson de Tarnowsky Jade Vinson Robert P. Crease | |
| Website | www.gathering4gardner.org |
Gathering 4 Gardner (G4G) is an educational foundation and non-profit corporation (Gathering 4 Gardner, Inc.) devoted to preserving the legacy and spirit of prolific writer Martin Gardner.[2] G4G organizes conferences where people who have been inspired by or have a strong personal connection to Martin Gardner can meet and celebrate his influence.[3] These events explore ideas and developments in recreational mathematics, magic, illusion, puzzles, philosophy, and rationality, and foster creative work in all of these areas by enthusiasts of all ages. G4G also facilitates a related series of events called Celebration of Mind (CoM).[4]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
creasewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Popular math author Yossi Elran director of the Innovation Center at the Weizmann Institute of Science called G4G "an organization that promotes curiosity and the playful exchange of ideas and critical thinking in recreational math, magic, science, literature, and puzzles to preserve the legacy of writer and polymath Martin Gardner".
- ^ Peterson, Ivars (2006). A Gathering for Gardner Science News, March 23, 2006
- ^ Celebration of Mind events Maths Week Ireland 2020 Results
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