Prison Math Project

We support the study of math and computer science in prisons by building apps, creating math circles, and pairing incarcerated people with math mentors.

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In the cacophony of a prison dayroom, a quiet communion occurs over sines, tangents, and the unit circle. With humor and a keen eye for observing prison dynamics, Nathan recounts a simple interaction over a trigonometry problem.

Follow the link below to read "This is Nuts!"

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There is a specific, quiet threshold in every academic career: the moment you move from solving problems to posing them.

For Travis Cunningham, that threshold is a first paper on Schrödinger operators and the distribution of resonances.

https://t.co/zbsQ7EIsQt

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Did you know... PMP made the front page of Wikipedia?

Thank you, @Wikipedia. We're thrilled to be featured in the "Did you know..." section on Pi Day.

Happy Pi Day! 🥧🎉

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If you'd like to help PMP reach more incarcerated people this Pi Day, send us a slice of pie!

To celebrate Pi Day, our volunteers will be visiting 10 correctional facilities in the U.S. and Canada this year, bringing lots of coffee and pie and math.

https://t.co/25WmsgYuHN

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Today, we send our congratulations to PMP mentee Travis Cunningham, who recently made available his first solo paper through arXiv. Travis is gearing up to apply to graduate schools and has several papers coming up soon. Stay tuned!

Access: https://t.co/GKGpfgqXRw

[Bernardo Subercaseaux 🐒 @b_subercaseaux]

This is sensational stuff. Very inspiring! Cunningham also wrote a beautiful blogpost regarding his journey. I have no doubts he will crush it in grad school! https://t.co/uRusHrLY9B

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We often view expertise as a solitary climb, but knowledge production only happens in community.

"It is not enough to read and understand... You must be able to do something of your own with it."

For Travis, building that community took a leap of faith.

https://t.co/RILUf3IU2i

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"I can't volunteer to help him in his GED prep class... That is a security risk."

Nathan Kimbrell writes about the hurdles of prison education, and the loophole that allows him to trade the chaos of the cell block for the chaplain's office

https://t.co/3xSU2AjmLH

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Imagine discovering your life's passion but having absolutely no one to share it with. For years, Travis studied in isolation, fearing that the academic world wouldn’t accept him. But one day, he took a risk.

https://t.co/3TpCrQK6Px

[Solitary Watch @solitarywatch]

Adams Suspended Jail Rules Banning Solitary. Will Mamdani End the ‘Emergency’ Monday? https://t.co/XI5GqzgxZ6 via @THECITYNY

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2026 goal: seriously volunteer with the prisons mathematics program and convince others to do the same

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https://t.co/F3GA9ug0GI Get Connected Here !!!!
And Here @prisonmathproj

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Reminder! We are raffling off a Kobo Clara Color, and all you need to do to get a ticket is donate $20 here by Saturday: https://t.co/25WmsgZ2xl

You can help us reach our fundraising goal and try your luck!

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i’m so in love with my kobo i think it’s my favourite purchase of 2025

[Prison Math Project @prisonmathproj]

Merry Christmas to the PMP community!🎄We are so proud of our participants' hard work this year and so grateful for the supporters who make it possible. Thank you for believing in the power of intellectual community.

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Don’t forget to enter our raffle! Every ticket helps us expand our Math Circles and provide life-changing resources to incarcerated learners.

Support the mission and grab your chance to win here: https://t.co/25WmsgYuHN

[Prison Math Project @prisonmathproj]

We are thrilled to announce that the PMP is officially launching a book club in 2026! 📚

To celebrate the launch and raise funds for our upcoming initiatives, we are raffling off a Kobo Clara Color eReader.

Every $20 donation earns you one entry into the draw. The more you support the PMP, the higher your chances of winning:

$20 = 1 Ticket
$40 = 2 Tickets
$60 = 3 Tickets

Donate here: https://t.co/LbowUQjs58

[Prison Math Project @prisonmathproj]

Mathematicians + intriguing problems + a supportive community = transformation.

This year, PMP organized seven Math Circles in correctional facilities in Canada, Florida, Illinois, North Dakota, and Washington. Led by mathematicians from nearby universities, these sessions empower incarcerated participants through collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking, foster meaningful engagement, and show that math can be a powerful bridge to personal growth.

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Our work is centered on mentorship that goes beyond just math. The heart of our work is human flourishing. These relationships restore a positive outlook, strengthen skills, and enrich the lives of everyone involved. With over 350 active mentorships this year and more on the way, we’d love for you to join us. Send us an email today to get matched!

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2025 was a year filled with new projects and growth for PMP. We are honored to continue this beautiful work in 2026! But first, let’s do a countdown to Christmas and recap what made our year special with our very own PMP Wrapped.

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Read "Quadratic Chalupas" in the PMP blog:

https://t.co/Mbf9aKYqrp

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What we hope to offer PMP participants is a chance to begin again.

Life doesn't often give people second chances, but together we can build a community that equips individuals with the tools needed to write a different story.

In "Quadratic Chalupas", Nathan Kimbrell talks about the meandering path to getting math club started in prison.