The 28th Mu Alpha Theta Contest for 2012
has concluded.
Congratulations to the winners!

This spring the Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics) Contest continued with its format that included a section of shorter problems along with a section of more challenging problems. Students worked on the examination for three hours on a Saturday morning, April 14th, beginning at 9 a.m.

As in the past, there are two categories distinguishing more advanced (B category) mathematics students who have completed more than one upper division mathematics course from beginning (A Category) mathematics students who have not completed more than one upper division mathematics course. The contest is organized and judged this year by Professors Jeff Haag and Martin Flashman of the HSU Mathematics Department.

In the A category (for beginning math students)

First prize of $100 - Hanqi Shao

Second place prize of $50 - Natalya Jackson

Third prize of $25 - Bruce Decker

Mu Alpha Theta Category A winners Bruce Decker, Natalya Jackson, Hanqi Shao

In the B category (for advanced math students)

First prize of $100 - Taavi Taijala

Second prize of $50 - Lani Abels

Mu Alpha Theta Category B Winners: Taavi Taijala and Lani Abels

Go to the list of past Mu Alpha Theta Contest Winners

 


Sample Problem :
Suppose x2+ y2 = z2 . Show that either x or y is divisible by 3.