Celebrate the International Day of Mathematics (IDM) 2026 at UPD IMath!
Celebrate the International Day of Mathematics (IDM) 2026 at UPD IMath!
The theme for this year’s IDM is Mathematics and Hope.
Thales said, “Hope is the most universal of all human possessions.” More than 2,500 years later, we can also say that mathematics is one of the most universal human possessions.
Connecting hope and mathematics creates opportunities for deeper insight and knowledge. Mathematics gives us hope to understand reality and truth clearly, share common definitions, learn cooperation, use data responsibly, find win-win strategies, and more.
Get ready for a week filled with ideas, inspiration, and of course… pi(e)! 🥧
The Institute of Mathematics invites everyone to join our exciting IDM 2026 activities:
🎓 IDM 2026 @ UPD: Mini-Symposium on Mathematics and Hope
📅 16 March 2026 (Monday)
📍 Institute of Biology Auditorium
⏰ 1:00–4:30 PM (Registration: 1:00–1:30 PM | Program starts at 1:30 PM)
Inspiring talks by distinguished speakers:
🔹 Arts, Patterns, and Symmetry
Jose Maria P. Balmaceda, Ph. D.
Professor Emeritus, Institute of Mathematics
🔹 Music and Religion
Fidel R. Nemenzo, D. Sc.
Professor, Institute of Mathematics
🔹 AI: Math in Action
Renier G. Mendoza, Dr. rer. nat.
Professor, Institute of Mathematics
The symposium is free of charge, and the talks are intended for a general audience.
📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/ifsGf8gwnALEWX7K8
⚠️ Limited seats available — sign up now!
🥧 Pi(e) Day (+3)
📅 17 March 2026 (Tuesday)
⏰ 3:14 PM
📍 MBAN Ground Floor Lobby
Join us as we count down to 3:14 PM and enjoy FREE pi(e) slices (while supplies last)! 🎊
🖊️ Freedom Wall
📅 09–13 March 2026
📍 MB Third Floor
Share your answer to the question: “How has mathematics given you hope?”
Selected responses will receive a prize the following week!
We are also promoting events organized by IMath-based student organizations — UP Mathematics Majors Circle and UP Mathematics Club!
The 34th Mathirang Matibay (Organized by the UP Mathematics Majors’ Circle)
📅 14 March 2026
The 52nd Annual Nationwide Search for the Math Wizard (Organized by the UP Mathematics Club)
📅 28 March 2026
For more details and announcements, please visit their official Facebook pages.
Come celebrate the beauty, creativity, and hope that mathematics brings to our lives. Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your love for math!
