UR Students Score Highly at Virginia Tech Math Contest

Dan Geba and John Harper's problem solving seminar is off to a fast start, and has attracted a lively and talented group of undergraduates. Recently several of the participants attended the 28th Virginia Tech Regional Mathematics Contest, where they competed with students from many of the top East Coast universities. One of our own students, Cheng Sun, placed third out of 347 participants. Eric Dobson, a high school student who is attending the problem solving seminar, finished 54th, a remarkable achievement for someone who is not yet a university student. The problem solving group looks forward to future competitions, such as the Putnam exam. We'll keep you informed.