Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
"Unraveling Braids: Math, Movement, and Machines"
featuring MOST Fellow Hannah Fechtner
Come tangle up rope, string, and leather as you dive into the exciting world of mathematical braids! What makes a braid untangle-able? How can we make fractions of braids without splitting strings? Can computers help? Join mathematician and MOST Fellow Hannah Fechtner as we break down these knotty questions (pun intended), and try out some twisty tricks of our own.
MOST provides opportunities for students to explore engaging math with dynamic, early-career female mathematicians. To learn more about MOST, visit momath.org/most. This program is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division.
"Unraveling Braids: Math, Movement, and Machines"
featuring MOST Fellow Hannah Fechtner
Come tangle up rope, string, and leather as you dive into the exciting world of mathematical braids! What makes a braid untangle-able? How can we make fractions of braids without splitting strings? Can computers help? Join mathematician and MOST Fellow Hannah Fechtner as we break down these knotty questions (pun intended), and try out some twisty tricks of our own.
MOST provides opportunities for students to explore engaging math with dynamic, early-career female mathematicians. To learn more about MOST, visit momath.org/most. This program is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division.
