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:

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.