Mathematical language can heighten the imagery of a poem; mathematical structure can deepen its effect. Feast here on an international menu of poems made rich by mathematical ingredients . . . . . . . gathered by JoAnne Growney. To receive email notifications of new postings, contact JoAnne at joannegrowney@gmail.com.
This message is for middle-school, high school and college students --
write a MATHY POEM, enter it in this contest:
American Mathematical Society
Math-Poetry Contest Announcement
This link leads to contest information and rules for submission.
The AMS Poetry Contest was first held in 2019; here's the Middle School winner:
Each year the American Mathematical Society sponsors a student poetry contest-- looking for submissions from students in three categories -- junior high, senior high and college. This year's winners are:
“An Intriguing Mystery” by Jera Feem V. Forro, University of the Philippines Visayas Iloilo City High School
“Meditation on Mathematics” by Chelsea Zhu, Richard Montgomery High School
"Infinity Is Known by Many Names" by Jasmin Mundi, American University
A poster of the winning poems (shown below) is available for order at this link -- where one also finds You-Tube videos of the poets reading their winning poems. For more information about the contest and names of honorable-mention poets and previous years' winners, go here.
STUDENTS – Middle School, High School, College
Write a Mathy POEM
OR
Interview a Math-Woman, write an ESSAY about her
Entries are being accepted now – and up to FEBRUARY 1, 2024.
Information about the MATH-POETRY competition is available here.
Information about the MATH-WOMAN ESSAY CONTEST is available here.
Middle School Students
High School Students
College Students
Share YOUR POEMS via the 2024 Math-Poetry Contest
sponsored by the American Mathematical Society
Submit between November 27, 2023 and February 1, 2024
Detailed instructions for contest entries are found AT THIS LINK!
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