Mathematician Carlos Castillo-Chavez says that pi is so important to math that using its simple, geometric definition denies its greater powers. "[Pi] brings you into the world of mathematics, which ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University plans to celebrate National Pi Day and an historical refute of an Indiana bill to change the mathematical constant that would have left a sour taste in ...

March 14 is Pi Day, a chance for people around the world to celebrate everyone's favorite mathematical constant "π" (pronounced like the word "pie.") Pi is an incredibly important number in many ...

You’re likely familiar with Pi Day, perhaps the most popular of geeky holidays. Hooray. But I’m here to tell you that Pi Day is wrong — or rather, the entire idea of pi as a mathematical concept is ...

EASTON, Pa. - On any given Friday, right around lunchtime, you'll most likely find Alyssa Higgins at the Pie and Tart bakery in Easton. “I come every Friday to lunchbox day, which is a $10 lunch deal ...

20160314_me_math_enthusiasts_find_pi_pops_up_in_the_most_unexpected_places.mp3 Listen • 1:51 20160314_me_math_enthusiasts_find_pi_pops_up_in_the_most_unexpected_places.mp3 Mathematician Carlos ...