Problem of the Month

• 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/f9f93ef50d0a460598c89b4e8639758f
  before Wednesday, November 10th.

• 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 Friday, November 19 (3:30pm-4:30pm, COB2 170), noteworthy solutions will be presented and the lucky winners will be decided. There will be a follow-up email about this meeting. Stay tuned.
• Please contact Prof. Lei, Yue (ylei2@ucmerced.edu) and/or Prof. Changho Kim (ckim@ucmerced.edu) if you have questions.

problem_of_the_month_20211014.pdf

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