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Want to connect with others and do more fun problems?
Want to connect with others and do more fun problems?
Come to Boise State and participate in our student Math Circles!
Come to Boise State and participate in our student Math Circles!
When?
May 17th, 1-2:30pm
Where?
Math Building, Room 107
Parking information will be sent using the RSVP list
What?
Boise State’s Math Circle brings a topic that is accessible to students of all mathematical backgrounds with deep roots in mathematical theory that is not commonly covered in traditional high school curricula. The goal is to create a low stress environment, explore unique mathematical concepts, and have each participant to feel a spark and discover something new for themselves.
We will have food!
Welcome!
Welcome!
We are thrilled to launch the NEW Problem Of The Month series, hosted by the Mathematics Department at Boise State University!
How Does it work? Each month we'll present a new problem. The following month we'll present a solution or solutions, and through it we'll learn more about mathematical fields, and how math is being used in our world today!
Who's it for? YOU! The problems and articles are for anyone interested. Whether you're in school (any grade!), college, or you just enjoy thinking about cool problems and learning interesting things - The Problem Of The Month is for YOU!
How do I participate? Have fun thinking about the problems and trying to solve them! If you'd like, you can send your solutions to mathoutreach@boisestate.edu for the possibility to have your solution mentioned and win some prizes!
Are there any prizes? Yes! We ask school students submitting solutions to write down the name of their school, their grade and the name of their math teacher. We will celebrate unique and creative solutions at the end of the month and and those solutions will win their senders some cool prizes.
Is there a mailing list? Yes! Scroll this page all the way down in order to join and stay informed. All are welcome to join the list and receive the problems and articles directly - students, teachers, parents, grandparents and anyone else!
Who's behind the scenes? This series is now continued by its third contributor, Josie Derrick. Hi! I joined the Mathematics Department at Boise State in December 2024, and am continuing the Problem Of The Month series. I hope that thinking about our problems will stimulate your imagination, and will be fun and interesting!
Current Problem
Current Problem
Current Problem
May 2025
Current Problem
May 2025
With the end of the school year and the start of summer, the Problem of the Month series will be taking a break until Fall.
What We Learned
Last Month
What We Learned
Last Month
Inspired by our April problem, Eryn Pierce (graphic design professor at Boise State) discusses how she sees and uses math in graphic design and advice she has for those that want to try it
Click here to view on YouTube
Click here to view on YouTube
How can math be used to create unique graphic designs? This was the question we posed in April, and there are some beautiful connections to be made!
Click here to read about some of the potential approaches to solving this problem, including summations, combinatorics, and more!
Want more? Click here to view the archive of problems from this year!
Join Our Mailing List
Join Our Mailing List
Do you want to get updates when new problems and solutions are posted? All are welcome to join the list and receive the problems and articles directly - students, teachers, parents, grandparents and anyone else!
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