N.D. Talent Search (2016-17)

North Dakota Mathematics Talent Search

The Department of Mathematics at NDSU hosts an annual North Dakota Mathematics Talent Search. The talent search aims to stimulate students through problem-solving, to identify high-school students in North Dakota and surrounding areas with a talent for solving mathematical problems, to reward these students and their teachers for their efforts, and to encourage these students to pursue a major in the mathematical sciences or engineering at NDSU.

Questions for 2016 - 2017

Round Questions Available Solutions Due By
First Click Here 22 September 2016 28 October 2016
Second Click Here 23 December 2016 11 February 2017
Third & Final Click Here 20 February 2017 01 April 2017

Who may compete?

Interested students are strongly encouraged to send in solutions even if they only solve one problem in a set; finding a good solution to a problem is always an achievement. The problems do not require advanced mathematical knowledge -- just creativity and a feeling or taste for problem solving.