UNIVERSITY NEWS - NOVEMBER 2004

MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew LaPlant
(561) 297-3022, alaplant@fau.edu

FAU to Hold Internet Mathematics Competition

BOCA RATON, FL (November 15, 2004) - Florida Atlantic University's Department of Mathematical Sciences and the Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association of Southeast Florida will host the Ninth Annual Internet Mathematics Competition.

The competition is open to all high school students in Palm Beach, Martin and Broward counties. All interested students are encouraged to participate by trying to solve selected math problems between Monday, November 22, 2004 and Friday, January 7, 2005. Details of the competition rules and the procedures for submitting problem solutions can be found at http://www.math.fau.edu/MathematicsCompetition/Home.htm

Prizes of $300, $200 and $100, in addition to book prizes will be given to those students placing first, second and third, respectively. Other contestants with qualifying performances will also receive book prizes.

For more information on the competition, contact Dr. James Roros at 561-297-3380 or jroros@fau.edu.

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