Gathering 4 Gardner

Gathering 4 Gardner (G4G) is an educational foundation and non-profit corporation (Gathering 4 Gardner, Inc.) devoted to preserving the legacy and spirit of prolific writer Martin Gardner. G4G organizes conferences where people who have been inspired by or have a strong personal connection to Martin Gardner can meet and celebrate his influence. These events explore ideas and developments in recreational mathematics, magic, illusion, puzzles, philosophy, and rationality, and foster creative work in all of these areas by enthusiasts of all ages. G4G also facilitates a related series of events called Celebration of Mind (CoM).

AbbreviationG4G
FounderThomas M. Rodgers
Type501(c)(3)
Focusrecreational mathematics, magic and illusion, puzzles, philosophy, rationality
Location
Colm Mulcahy, Chair
Vickie Kearn, President
Robert W. Vallin, Secretary
Rick Sommer, Treasurer

Board members:
Nancy Blachman
Jim Gardner
Bob Hearn
Doris Schattschneider
Scott Vorthmann
Colin Wright
Carolyn Yackel

Ex-board members:
Elwyn Berlekamp
Erik Demaine
Rob Jones
Mark Mitton
Bruce Oberg
Thane Plambeck
Tom Rodgers
Mark Setteducati
Scott Hudson de Tarnowsky
Jade Vinson
Robert P. Crease
Websitewww.gathering4gardner.org
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