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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 5d

I’m wearing this jersey right now!

Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 6d

Are you a high school student who wants to share your love of math with the world? Enter this worldwide contest from @momath.bsky.social
The 2026 Steven H Strogatz Prize for Math Communication.
momath.org/strogatzprize/

The Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication – National Museum of Mathematics

National Museum of Mathematics: Inspiring math exploration and discovery

momath.org

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 12d

Our nearest star today! Lots of active regions to observe. Setting up an observing session for my 4th graders. #Astronomy

Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 14d

It’s on the shelf, where the other book should be.

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 14d

Planning my first observing event of the year for my students and their families… Observe The Moon Night with a Saturn bonus! #Astronomy

Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 14d

Read another book on this topic, but can’t find it on the shelves… hmmm… was a good read though.

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 15d

A little classic funk this evening… Kool & The Gang 1975 De-Lite release, “Spirit of the Boogie”
K&TG’s jazz roots really come through on this one.
#jazzsky

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 16d

International Observe the Moon night is Oct 4. Take a moment to look for our Moon this weekend. By 17:00 local time, the Moon should by well above your southeastern horizon.

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The Martian Diaries 👽 The War Of The Worlds Sequel @martiandiaries.bsky.social · 18d

Weird Ways to Observe the Moon - NASA Science buff.ly/uHr3q9z

There are more ways to observe the Moon than you might expect. Here are some unusual ideas using common household materials.

Could be useful, especially with Observe The Moon Night on Oct 4th.
#Moon #Astronomy

Weird Ways to Observe the Moon - NASA Science

International Observe the Moon Night is on October 4, 2025, this year– but you can observe the Moon whenever it's up, day or night! While binoculars and

science.nasa.gov

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 16d

Happy National Coffee Day!

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 19d

Coltrane in 20 Quotes
#Coltrane99
#jazzsky
www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/john...

John Coltrane Quotes: The Iconic Saxophonist In His Own Words

The best John Coltrane quotes offer revealing insights into the art of a saxophonist who wanted to keep pushing music forward.

www.udiscovermusic.com

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 19d

“One positive thought produces millions of positive vibrations.” — John Coltrane #Coltrane99 #jazzsky photo by Chuck Stewart May 1965

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 19d

Happy Science Friday! Here’s what we’re covering today on the show. Listen on your local public radio station, 2-4 p.m. ET. 🤖🦇🦆🎧

Photo of a small robot that looks like a person. Text says: September 26 Duck stamp art, humanoid robots, protecting African bats, coral spawning science, and more.

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 19d

@awildariveravoice.bsky.social thanks for the follow, honored. Please get Monifa and Rhonda over here too!

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 19d

#Coltrane99 Monifa Brown of @wbgojazz.bsky.social payed tribute to Trane on her show 22 Sept.
Archive available for another week #jazzsky
www.wbgo.org/show/hard-bo...

Hard Bop Cafe

Host Monifa Brown welcomes the day by serving a menu of energetic classic and neo-classic jazz, from Cannonball Adderley to Miguel Zenón and everything between and beyond.“The Hard Bop Café” is a plac...

www.wbgo.org

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 22d

Part of WBGO's weeklong celebration #Coltrane99, this episode of The Art of the Story comes from the WBGO Archive, Ravi Coltrane and @mcbridesworld.bsky.social speak to NPR's @audiecornish.bsky.social about Coltrane's Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album.
#jazzsky

www.wbgo.org/podcast/art-...

Coltrane 99: WBGO Archive (2018) Ravi Coltrane and Christian McBride on 'Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album'

On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Ravi Coltrane and Christian McBride talk about Coltrane's Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album

www.wbgo.org

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 23d

John Coltrane “A Love Supreme” #Coltrane99 #jazzsky
youtube.com/watch?v=ll3C...

John Coltrane - A Love Supreme [Full Album] (1965)

YouTube video by Jazzaddict 98

youtube.com

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 23d

Ever wonder what astronaut training looks like?
Check out the August 2025 training for the Artemis II crew.
What do you notice? What do you wonder?
#NASA #ArtemisII #HumanSpaceflight

youtu.be/40kpHhiy8SM

Artemis II Training Reel August 2025 - Friday, August 8, 2025

YouTube video by NASA Video

youtu.be

Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 28d

I sure did. Adding to my vinyl wish list!

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 28d

Giving this a listen right now!

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 28d

So many connections between mathematics and jazz (all of
music)… prepping for “open house” tonight for my 4th graders’ parents Circle of 5ths, definitely part of the conversation, as well as listening to “Acknowledgement” and “Giant Steps” #jazzsky
www.americanjazzmusicsociety.com/blog/john-co...

John Coltrane Illustrates the Mathematics of Jazz | American Jazz Music Society

The Jazz of Physics: Albert Einstein and John Coltrane had a lot in common. The so-called “Coltrane circle” or “Circle of Fifths,” but incorporates Coltrane’s own innovations. Coltrane gave the drawin...

www.americanjazzmusicsociety.com

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 29d

The making of Caravanserai
#jazzsky
musicaficionado.blog/2023/02/24/s...

Santana 1972-1974, Part 2: The Making of Caravanserai

In 1972 Santana released their milestone album Caravanaserai. Part 2 of the article series about Santana 1972-1974 focuses on the making of that album.

musicaficionado.blog

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 29d

Santana “Caravanserai” 1964 Columbia #jazzsky

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mcgeetony.bsky.social @mcgeetony.bsky.social · Sep 9

Philadelphia-born bassist, composer and arranger Christian McBride’s most recent release is the Christian McBride’s Big Band new album Without Further Ado, Vol. 1. (Mack Avenue). JazzTimes spoke with McBride about the album release.
#Jazz
#Music
#JazzSky
#JazzMusic

jazztimes.com/features/pro...

Cruises, Cold Chicken and More: Christian McBride Without Further Ado - JazzTimes

It’s difficult to say whether bassist, composer and arranger Christian McBride is the most well-liked music personality, jazz or otherwise, in recent memory. That would … Read More "Cruises, Cold Chic...

jazztimes.com

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Michael Wilkinson @mwmathsci.bsky.social · 29d

Stanley Cowell “Musa - Ancestral Streams“ Mack Avenue reissue of the 1974 Strata-East recording
Cowell was co-founder of Strata-East
This is a must have for any #jazzsky piano fans.

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