Have you ever noticed math's fascinating and beautiful role in everyday life?
Join the 2025 Mathematics Photo Contest, where you can easily capture hidden mathematical elements around the Nowon Mathematics Museum and submit your photos! No advanced math skills are required—snap a picture highlighting a mathematical aspect and submit it.
1. Contest Period: February 1, 2025 (Sat) – December 31, 2025 (Wed)
Winners will be selected and announced monthly; the number of winners may vary.
2. Theme & Eligibility
- Theme: Capture the beauty of mathematics in everyday life through photography.
- Eligibility: Anyone interested in mathematics is welcome to participate.
- Submission Criteria:
- One entry per person
- Photo must be taken by the participant
- File format: JPG/JPEG/PNG
- File size: 10MB or less
3. What is considered a “mathematical element”?
- Symmetry, geometric structures, patterns, probability, statistics, etc.
- Examples: Subway map (Graph Theory), Sidewalk tiles (Tessellation), and Window blinds (Parallel lines)
4. How to Submit
Visit the Nowon Mathematics Museum website → Community Section → Announcements → 2025 Photo Contest → Apply
5. Evaluation Criteria
- Relevance to the theme
- Effectiveness of message delivery
- Creativity and uniqueness
- Mathematical elements must be included in the photo.
6. Awards
- Certificate & Math learning kit
7. Inquiries
- Phone: Nowon District Office, Education Support Division ☎ 02-2116-2180 (Available Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Email:
yyjj703@nowon.go.kr
