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COMPETITIONS
Indiana College Mathematics Competition
This is a competition for teams of size three held every spring at the
Indiana Section Meeting of the
Mathematical Association of America (MAA). Students interested in participating
should contact Dr. Adam Salminen. Funding is typically
available for registration, transportation, lodging and meals for all
participants.
In the Spring 2011 competition, UE sent two teams. Team 1 was Kelly Collins,
Matthew Harris, and Miranda Stinson. Team 2
was Drew Reisinger, Ray Watkin, and Cezary Wojcik.
Past results for UE at the Indiana Mathematics Competition can be found at
Indiana Math Competition
Results
University of Evansville
Mathematics Competition The Department of Mathematics at the University
of Evansville has an annual spring competition sponsored by Kappa Mu Epsilon
(National Mathematics Honor Society) open to all UE students. Students are
asked challenging yet reasonable questions from a variety of mathematical
topics. The first, second, and third
place winners receive monetary awards and are guests of Kappa Mu Epsilon
at their annual initiation banquet in the spring.
2011 winners were:
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1st Place Raymond C. Watkin (Mathematics) |
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2nd Place Drew A. Reisinger (Mathematics
and Cognitive Science) |
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3rd Place Kent E. Bayens
(Physics) |
Past results for the UE Mathematics Competition can be found at
UE Math
Competition Results
Virginia Tech Regional Math Contest
The Virginia Tech Regional Math Contest is a three-hour examination
given each fall. The test consists of six
or seven questions from a number of mathematical topics studied by
undergraduates. These questions are typically challenging. Samples of old exams can be found
here.
The Fall 2011 competition will be held on Saturday, October 29. Anyone
interested in participating should contact Dr. Salminen in KC 316. Registration will be in either early or mid-September.
Reasons for students to take this examination include:
- Participation in such competitions is a nice resume enhancement.
- Cash awards with a total value of $750 are given to top scorers.
- Breakfast goodies are provided.
William Lowell Putnam Math
Competition
The William Lowell Putnam Math Competition is a two-part examination
comprised of two three-hour blocks. It is given on the first
Saturday in December. The Fall 2011 competition will take place on December
3, 2011.
Each part has six very challenging questions from a number
of mathematical topics. Scores on this test are typically lower than
those on the Virginia Tech Regional Math Contest (see above). More
information about this competition can be found at the
Putnam Exam website or the Mathematical Association of America
website.
Reasons for students to take this examination include:
- Participation in such competitions is a nice resume enhancement.
- Scoring higher than zero is a very nice resume enhancement.
- Breakfast goodies are provided.
- Lunch at Subway is provided.
Registration will be in mid-September.
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