For the 2022 Science Odyssey, we thought it would be fun to challenge you to find math in the world all around you.

Starting May 7, we’ll release a series of videos on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts. We’ll release four more videos on May 10, May 13, May 17 and May 20, respectively, detailing four specific math challenges.

 Your task will then be to find that specific math in the world around you, take a picture of it, and then share it with us on social media.

Here's our first challenge! (MAY 7)

CHALLENGE #2 (MAY 13)

CHALLENGE #3 (MAY 17)

But wait, did we say challenge? We should have said CONTEST!!! 

That’s right for every entry (up to 3 per challenge) you’ll be entered in a draw to win some awesome Fields swag.

Contest Rules:

Contest is open to residents of Canada only. You must be 18 years or older to claim the prize. Those under 18 may participate in the contest but must have a parent/guardian sign a release form before we publicly announce their winning and claim their prize.

How to Enter: there will be four challenge videos released, one each day, on Tuesday May 10, Friday May 13, Tuesday May 17, and Friday May 20. You can submit up to 3 photos/short videos for each challenge and each photo/video counts as an entry. Entries MUST include the hashtag #FieldsInTheField and be shared with us @FieldsInstitute on Twitter, or fieldsinstitute on Instagram, or @fieldsinstitute on Facebook. All entries must be received by 11:59pm (EDT) on Sunday, May 22nd. Winners will be randomly drawn from all entries received by the contest closing date. Winners will be notified via direct message on Twitter/Instagram/FB by Wednesday, May 25th and must reply within 24 hours.

Winning entries will be showcased on all our social media accounts and on this page. We may also share some of our favourite entries as well!

Any questions can be directed to pbrittai@fields.utoronto.ca.