2024 MATHCOUNTS Eastern Chapter competition

2024 MATHCOUNTS Eastern Chapter competition

MATHCOUNTS at the Connecticut Society of Professional Engineers

When: February 17, 2024

Where: McHugh Hall 102 (MCHU) on the University of Connecticut at Storrs campus

McHugh Hall 102 description


Coordinator: Anthony Rizzie


Schedule:

8:00 am    McHugh Hall opens: MATHLETES, coaches and proctors arrive

8:00 am-8:30 am    REGISTRATION

8:40 am    MATHLETES are seated-Announcements and instructions reviewed

8:50 am-9:45 am    Sprint Round - followed by 15 minute break

10:00 am-10:40 am    Target Round - followed by 15 minute break

10:55 am-11:35 am   Team competition

11:35 am-12:30 pm    LUNCH BREAK for MATHLETES

12:30 pm-1:30 pm    Presentation by Kim Savinon, Ph.D. student in mathematics, University of Connecticut

Title:   What do mathematicians do?

Abstract:   In this activity we will explore different fields of mathematics, learn about prominent mathematicians in history, and discuss famous theorems. Lastly, we will answer the question: what do mathematicians do?

1:40 pm-2:25 pm    Countdown Round

2:45 pm-3:00 pm    Awards Ceremony

3:00 pm    Competition completed-clean up


Food:
Please note that the CSPE will not be providing refreshments at this year's competition
Coaches, participants and parents may bring lunch and eat in the adjacent Student Union
Most of the places at Student Union's food court are cashless


Directions and parking:
Searchable campus map can be found here. During weekends visitors can park in any parking spot on campus (unless otherwise marked).
The closest parking garage to McHugh Hall is South Garage (parking fees are posted here)
Particpants can be dropped off at Hillside Road across from the Gampel Pavilion to walk to McHugh Hall

Safety: McHugh Hall is located at the center of the pedestrian zone of the Storrs UConn campus. The Division of Public Safety can be found here
Coaches need to ensure students are chaperoned at any time they are outside of the testing room

2024 MATHCOUNTS Eastern Chapter competition at the University of Connecticut, February 17, 2024 is sponsored by the Department of Mathematics, University of Connecticut
The event is hosted by the University of Connecticut's AMS Student Chapter, AWM Student Chapter and SIAM Student Chapter

Local coordinators:
Anthony Rizzie (overall coordinator) (anthony.rizzie at uconn.edu)
Masha Gordina (volunteers) (maria.gordina at uconn.edu)
Katie Hall (katie.hall at uconn.edu)