Scientific American spoke to Rojas about this history, the deeply engaging humanity of mathematics and the egos at play in defining the mathematical language we take for granted today.

The holiday commemorates a timeless symbol beloved by many in mathematical and scientific communities, while making the most of the opportunities it allows for humorous wordplay, dessert and ...

So there are similarities as well as differences. Lam King-fui, 15, Carmel Bunnan Tong Memorial Secondary School: The math symbol in my family is the division sign (÷) . In my family, everyone ...

Math enthusiasts around the world, from college students to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day, which is March 14 or 3/14 — ...

Happy Pi Day! The special day is celebrated around the world on March 14 in honor of the Greek letter Pi, which is also the ...

When is National Pi Day 2025? What to know about Pi Day activities for kids, songs, movies, jokes, deals, snack ideas and more.

Math enthusiasts around the world ... when Welsh mathematician William Jones began using the Greek symbol for the number. Why that letter? It’s the first Greek letter in the words “periphery ...