Putnam
The Putnam contest is a North American mathematics competition held in December each year. It is a one-day competition during which students have to solve 12 problems. The problems, which don't require much mathematical knowledge, nevertheless require good mathematical intuition and deep thinking. Typically, the median score for the Putnam is around 0/120, meaning that about half of the participants end up with a score of 0. Each year, interested Bishop's mathematics students participate in the Putnam. It is above all a fun activity during which every cubic inch of your neurons is required. Prior to the contest math students meet on a weekly basis with a faculty to prepare for P-day, and about a month before the contest, we go to the Colby math meet in Maine to prepare with students from Colby, Bowdoin, Bates and the University of Maine. If you are interested in joining our Putnam team, don't hesitate to get in touch with one of your professors.
