Estimathon
Difficulty: approachable and team-based.
Format: teams solve rapid estimation problems.
Semester: Fall 2026.
Why participate: build reasoning, teamwork, and numerical intuition without formal proof background.
Find Estimathon DateNew to math competitions?
You do not need to be a math major to participate. The fall calendar includes the Putnam Competition without separate Putnam planning sessions or workshops; spring events include Integration Bee practice.
Featured Competitions
Choose the competition path that fits your interests.
Putnam Competition
Difficulty: advanced undergraduate proof problems.
Format: individual national exam.
Semester: Fall 2026.
Why participate: test rigorous problem-solving and proof-writing at the highest undergraduate level.
Find Putnam DateIntegration Bee
Difficulty: calculus-focused with beginner practice entry points.
Format: bracket-style whiteboard competition.
Semester: Spring 2027.
Why participate: practice speed, accuracy, and confidence with integration techniques.
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Practice and preparation links.
Past Putnam Problems
Use past problems for proof-writing practice and challenge sessions.
Open Putnam SiteMORE at Virginia Tech
Research-opportunities conference for undergraduates interested in mathematics, returning in October.
View MORE EventSUMS
Watch for the official 2026 SUMS announcement and travel details.
View SUMS EventIntegration Bee Practice
Use spring Math Challenge events to practice integration techniques and speed rounds.
View Practice EventsProblem-Solving Strategies
Focus on trying examples, identifying structure, using invariants, and explaining reasoning clearly.
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