We will continue our Problem-of-the-Month series in the fall semester. Have a nice summer!
- Any method, analytical or numerical, can be used, including but not limited to algebra, geometry, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, probability, statistics, computer simulations, experiment, etc.
- All solutions need to include detailed reasoning and explanations.
- Partial solutions are welcome!
- A well-documented failed approach with a clear explanation of why the method does not work will be valued as much as a complete solution!
- Send in what you have accomplished to
https://ucmerced.app.box.com/f/67c702f4d433402ea7fd185a2da88c04
by Saturday, April 30.
- Any undergraduate students who submitted top and/or creative solutions will be recognized on the Applied Mathematics Department website. They will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card of $50.
- All undergraduate students who have submitted solutions will be entered into a second drawing for another Amazon gift card of $25.
- On Wednesday, May 4 (4:30-5:30pm, GLCR 135), noteworthy solutions will be presented and the lucky winners will be decided.
- Please contact Prof. Lei, Yue (ylei2@ucmerced.edu) and/or Prof. Changho Kim (ckim103@ucmerced.edu) if you have questions.
problem_of_the_month_flyer_apr_2022.pdf
Previous problems
Month | Winner of $50 Amazon Gift Card |
Submitters of Noteworthy Solutions |
Apr 2022 | Nathan Simons | Sydney Cripe, Salaheldin Hegab, Ryan Milstrey, Daniel Perez-Zoghbi, Nathan Simons, Tianfei Zhang (undergraduate) |
Mar 2022 | Salaheldin Hegab | Salaheldin Hegab, David Hernandez, Arnold Khampaseut, Andrew Lin, Ryan Milstrey, Daniel Perez-Zoghbi, Kaixuan Zhang (undergraduate) Valentin Dallent (graduate student) |
Feb 2022 | Andrew Lin | Fernando Espinoza-Ortiz, Salaheldin Hegab, Andrew Lin, Ryan Milstrey, Kaixuan Zhang (undergraduate) photo of the winners of Applied Math department mugs |
Nov/Dec 2021 | Salaheldin Hegab | Salaheldin Hegab (undergraduate) |
Oct/Nov 2021 | Sabrina Ponce | Sabrina Ponce (undergraduate) Valentin Dallerit (graduate students) |
Sep/Oct 2021 | Edward Lu | Salaheldin Hegab, Edward Lu, Ryan Milstrey (undergraduate) Valentin Dallerit, Tucker Hartland (graduate students) |