Today is the first ever National Pi Day! Since today's date is 3/14, math enthusiasts have celebrated the number Pi on this day for years, but this year is the first year that 'Pi Day' has been official!
US Congress just approved a resolution which includes the following statement: "Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the House of Representatives– (1) supports the designation of a `Pi Day’ and its celebration around the world; (2) recognizes the continuing importance of National Science Foundation’s math and science education programs; and (3) encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them about the study of mathematics." The resolution passed with 391 Yeas and 10 Nays. (For once, congress agreed on something!) Reportedly, congress debated the bill for 40 minutes. I'm really curious what they talked about. :o)
Although I am probably an incorrigible math nerd on some level, I also know that Pi Day is really just an excuse to have a party and eat pie. (Pie is perfect for Pi Day because not only is it a homophone of Pi, but it's also circular!) At the university, we had our usual celebration with our digits of Pi chain and pie-eating contest. This year, I also merged two of my favorite things (math and running) by organizing the university's first ever Pi-K run. If you understand the sign in the picture below from the run, you're probably a bit of a math geek yourself. :o) We started the race at Pi minute, which is at 1:59 p.m. I guess if we were really committed, we would have started at Pi second (1:59:26). At that moment, the numerical representation of the date and time aligns with Pi out to seven decimal places: 3.1415926.
Although I am probably an incorrigible math nerd on some level, I also know that Pi Day is really just an excuse to have a party and eat pie. (Pie is perfect for Pi Day because not only is it a homophone of Pi, but it's also circular!) At the university, we had our usual celebration with our digits of Pi chain and pie-eating contest. This year, I also merged two of my favorite things (math and running) by organizing the university's first ever Pi-K run. If you understand the sign in the picture below from the run, you're probably a bit of a math geek yourself. :o) We started the race at Pi minute, which is at 1:59 p.m. I guess if we were really committed, we would have started at Pi second (1:59:26). At that moment, the numerical representation of the date and time aligns with Pi out to seven decimal places: 3.1415926.
3 comments:
How fun Jennie. I love that you did a Pi-k run. And no, I don't get the sign, so I must not be much of a math nerd after all. What is this about moving to Phoenix? You need to keep us bloggers in the loop!
How is it that you make something so nerdy so fun. I love your pictures. You are so stinking creative. (You get that from me, you know!)
It was so great to see you last week. It makes Arizona the best of your three options, but what happened to the live in Kiersten's basement in Bountiful option? You can have the whole basement...I know it's unfinished, but we can work something out. :)
I get the sign and I love it! I've also seen that t-shirt before, and I think it's awesome! Excellent taste... And, seriously, who voted AGAINST Pi Day? Humbugs.
Post a Comment