Join us this July and August 2026 to deepen your understanding and build relationships!
The UCLA Curtis Center presents Professor Terence Tao speaking on “How to think like a mathematician.” Professor Tao also answers a series of questions delving into everything from childhood video games to doing math in an increasingly AI world.
Explore the Descartes’ theorem through a puzzle made by Allan R. Wilks.
What We Do
The Curtis Center exists to provide an increasing number of K-14 students access to rigorous and engaging mathematical activity that equally emphasizes understanding, relevance, and fluency.
18
Years
since the UCLA Mathematics Department established The Curtis Center.
34
U.S. states and territories
have used Curtis Center materials.
40
school districts
have partnered with The Curtis Center.
600
UCLA graduates
prepared for a career in mathematics education.
177K
teachers
impacted by our work.
19M
students
reached across the United States.
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