Coloring, Creative Math, and Computers

Solve a colorful puzzle that stumped mathematicians for over a century and was ultimately cracked with the help of a computer! In this hands-on activity that uses both artistic and problem-solving skills, you'll color in a map of the United States and explore an exciting visual branch of mathematics called graph theory. This math is behind central ideas in computer science, modern technologies like GPS navigation, and can even be used to solve sudoku puzzles.