Have you heard of M.C. Escher? Origami? The widespread popularity of these and many other intellectual
staples of popular culture is largely due to one man: Martin Gardner is said to have turned on more mathematicians
than any other person in history, through his numerous books and long-running recreational math column in Scientific American.

The prolific author, columnist, amateur mathematician, puzzler, magician and philosopher popularized mathematical
themes around the world. Widely revered among mathematicians, many of whose first exposure to logical problems
came from his writings, Gardner passed away in 2010. However, with over 50 books in print and more still waiting to
be published, his influence and legacy continue to inspire us to approach seemingly intractable problems from unconventional angles.

The UK Math Club will celebrate Gardner's birthday on Friday, October 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. in POT 745.
Cake and pizza will be served, as well as confections for the mind. We will watch David Suzuki's "The Nature of Things"
1996 television documentary about Gardner.

For more information about the UK Math Club, please visit the website: http://www.math.uky.edu/~mathclub .