Henry Erdman '19 Qualifies for Part II of UMD Math Competition

Congratulations to Henry Erdman '19 who recently qualified for Part II of the University of Maryland High School Mathematics Competition. Out of a total of 2,047 high school students from across the state, only 264 students qualified for Part II. "Henry is the first Don to qualify for the second round in my time here (2001)," said Mathematics Department Chair Gayle Smith. Henry will take Part II next Wednesday, November 28. We wish him the best of luck!

According to their website, every autumn, the University of Maryland organizes a High School Mathematics Competition open to high school students enrolled in Maryland and the District of Columbia. The competition provides students stimulation, feedback, and the opportunity for achievement. The top three scorers each year are awarded a scholarship for full tuition and expenses at the University of Maryland. There are also cash prizes and Edgar Krahn Scholar opportunities, which vary from year to year.

The competition consists of two examinations. Generally, about 2,000 students take the Part I examination. Students who score well on the Part I exam are invited to participate in Part II of the competition (a considerably more challenging exam). The exams require a sound knowledge of high school mathematics up to, but not including, calculus. Both parts require mathematical insight and ingenuity. The competition began in 1979 under the leadership of Brit Kirwan, then chair of the Mathematics Department for the University of Maryland.
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