Happy Pi Day on March 14, 2015: This Year is Special, Here's Why
Pi Day happens every year, but this years is particularly special. The day that celebrates the mathematical constant pi is Saturday.
Every March 14 is Pi Day, because the first three digits of pi are 3.14. And because it's 2015, this particular sequence of numbers in the calendar that matches pi -- 3/14/15 -- won't come around for another century.
While the mathematical constant, which represents the ratio of circumference of a circle divided by its diameter, is often abbreviated as 3.14 for convenience, pi actually has an infinite number of digits beyond the decimal point, starting with 3.141592653.
When the date and time is written out, it looks like this: 3.14.15 9:26:53. That's March 14, 2015, at 9:26:53 a.m.
"In today's fast-paced world, STEM education continues to be one the most important initiatives. Media and technology companies need to support and foster a strong pipeline of technologists to keep up with the growing demand for innovation," said Atish Banerjea, EVP and Chief Information Officer, NBCUniversal wrote in a blog post.
"Our vast portfolio of brands allows us a unique opportunity to amplify the discussion from a range of perspectives that fit authentically with each audience and their interests. Pi Day is a fun way to spread the word about STEM. Technology isn't just for geeks anymore."
Physicist Larry Shaw organized the earliest known Pi Day celebration in 1988 at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. The ceremonial, circular procession takes place at precisely 3/14 1:59 p.m., as usual - although the museum has a whole day's worth of events scheduled, including festivities in the Second Life virtual world.
