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This page describes the various mathematics competitions available to Hope College students. The Lower Michigan Mathematics Competition (see description below) will take place in early April, when teams from schools in Lower Michigan will vie for the rights to the coveted Klein bottle trophy. Michigan Autumn Take Home (MATH) Challenge: This is a regional team competition that takes place in November. Students work in groups of two or three on 10 problems during a three-hour exam. Hope's recent MATH Challenge history:
Putnam Exam: This is a national competition occuring in early December. Students take two three-hour exams. Each institution chooses three students whose scores on the exam are totalled to produce the team score. There are cash prizes for the top participants.
Mathematical Contest in Modeling: This is an international contest in early February. Students work in teams of three on interdisciplinary, open-ended problems over a 4-day period. The competition requires students to research a problem, produce a mathematical model of the problem, and analyze the model and its results. The contest is an excellent opportunity to experience the intense teamwork and use of applied mathematics as they occur in the world after graduation. Lower Michigan Mathematics Competition: This is a regional team competition that takes place in April. Students travel to a college in Michigan where they work on an exam in groups of three.
Students interested in competitions should contact Aaron Cinzori or John Stoughton. Practice and informational sessions for the competitions occur throughout the academic year. Check this page for more detailed information and competition results. |
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