Prison Math Project
@prisonmathproj
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We support the study of math and computer science in prisons by building apps, creating math circles, and pairing incarcerated people with math mentors.
Joined July 2020
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
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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:
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We support the study of mathematics and its contribution to healthy self-identity and desistance from crime among our participants. We believe in the power of mathematics to foster personal growth,...
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
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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
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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,
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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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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
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Make sure you email us your donation receipt to get your tickets! DONATE: Every $20 donated to PMP counts as one (1) entry. SAVE: Keep your donation receipt. EMAIL: Send your receipt to pmp at pmathp dot org by Dec 27th, 23:59 pm (ET). Full version of official rules available
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In Travis Cunningham's latest for the "The Prison to PhD Pipeline" series, he offers a striking meditation on intellectual survival. It's a story that challenges our assumptions about where scholarship happens. It reminds us that while talent is distributed equally, access is
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Travis Cunningham tells his story of self-transformation against all odds. Discover the journey of a self-taught mathematician in prison and learn his surprising study techniques.
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After a unanimous vote from Washington's Clemency Board, mathematician and PMP co-founder Christopher Havens faces an agonizing wait for the governor's final decision. "I'm feeling each moment drawn out," he says. Our follow-up interview: https://t.co/tTV2opu0zY
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After a unanimous vote from Washington's Clemency Board, mathematician and PMP co-founder Christopher Havens faces an agonizing wait for the governor's final decision. "I'm feeling each moment drawn out," he says. Our follow-up interview: https://t.co/tTV2opu0zY
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The PMP sends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to our campaign's first week! Your generosity helps give shape to mathematical dreams and supports the rehabilitation of hundreds of incarcerated learners. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season filled with warmth
This Giving Tuesday, consider the gift of second chances. What if you could actually gift someone a second chance? With your help, we can #UnlockPotential and change the trajectory of someone's life. A simple $20 donation buys the first geometry set many of our students have
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Welcome to all our new followers! We’re thrilled you’re here. If you want to learn more about how we work, Rory Andes, one of our advocates, can tell you all about it! Thank you for joining us in the pursuit of transformative rehabilitation for incarcerated learners. p.s. if
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In case you're unfamiliar, the @prisonmathproj is a nonprofit supporting prisoners learning math. There is a great podcast on Numberphile with its founder, Christopher Havens, describing the background: https://t.co/mVBKXtCuPf It's an organization I'm donating to today, and if
This Giving Tuesday, consider the gift of second chances. What if you could actually gift someone a second chance? With your help, we can #UnlockPotential and change the trajectory of someone's life. A simple $20 donation buys the first geometry set many of our students have
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Ready to join us and #UnlockPotential together? Your support transforms lives! Check out this graphic for all the ways you can contribute to the PMP's fundraising campaign. THANK YOU!
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This Giving Tuesday, consider the gift of second chances. What if you could actually gift someone a second chance? With your help, we can #UnlockPotential and change the trajectory of someone's life. A simple $20 donation buys the first geometry set many of our students have
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If your stomach is full from today’s feast but you’re still hungry to make a difference, we’ve got the perfect date for you. Next Tuesday, Dec. 3, is Giving Tuesday, a day of national giving to spotlight the work of nonprofits and community organizations. Help us
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We prefer hopecore.
-normcore -cottagecore -mumblecore It all started with the very first ‘core’: ‘hardcore.’ Here’s a thread for all you hardcore Word Nerds.
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The cash bail system functions as another tax burden leveraged on impoverished and disenfranchised communities. See the numbers👇
Today, the House will vote on whether or not to reinstate cash bail in D.C. – an outdated policy that hasn't been in effect there in 30+ years. Cash bail doesn't make communities safer. It throws them deeper into poverty:
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