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My name is Paul Ellis. When I worked at Manhattanville College, I ran the Westchester Area Math Circle (westchestermath.org). I grew it from a single weekly meeting to 3 classes a week, where the participants teach most of the classes, and contest teams compete all over the US. I am very proud that it has flourished even more in my absence. To see something that I built stand on its own fills me with joy.

Two colleagues and I published a book of math circle topics with Maria, who graciously invited me to be here today.

I have worked on many other math outreach projects:

- I was the lead teacher at a summer camp in Beijing, China

- I developed and taught a course for Math-M-Addicts

- I was the program director at Rutgers Math Corps

- I am now launching the Rutgers Math Circle

I have been less active during the last few years, due to another project, which is shown in the picture. I have learned more about math pedagogy from working on this project, as well.

My official title is Teaching Professor at Rutgers University. My personal email is paulellis@paulellis.org

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Sona:

A Storytelling Art with Mathematical Structure

August 6

2025

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Supplies:

-Graph paper

-Colored Pencils

-An eraser

Maker kit

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Resources:

- Books by Paulus Gerdes:

- “Desenhos Na Areia Dos Quicos do Nordeste de Angola” by Mario Fontinha

https://naturalmath.com/five-fabulous-activities/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lusona

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