Competitions
Talk to faculty in the department to find out who is coaching students for the following competitions:
Putnam Competition (sponsored by the MAA)
The Putnam competition involves one day solving 12 hard math problems, requiring little more than calculus. Solve one and you're better than average. Occurs in early December.
Mathematical Contest in Modeling (COMAP)
This modeling contest occurs over three days, where you and your team use mathematical modeling to present your solutions to real–world problems. Occurs in February.
Undergraduate Statistics Project Competition (USPROC)
This undergraduate competition in statistics involves students working on a statistical project involving real data. Occurs between January and May.
Awards
The department determines recipients for the following awards:
Suzan Rose Benedict Prize (to an outstanding second-year student)
Ann Kirsten Pokora Prize (to a senior or seniors who excel in mathematics)
