Lovelace* Spring 2026 Math Competition
*Previously INTEGIRLS NYC/NJ
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Our 2026 competition will take place at Rutgers on May 31st!
MAY 31ST, 2026 @ Busch Campus of Rutgers New-Brunswick!
Registration will close on May 15th, 2026! Since our venue has a seating capacity, registration will be on a first come first serve basis.
More information about the registration process can be found on the form above!
Participant Eligibility:
This competition is open to all individuals in elementary or middle school that identify as female or non-binary students.
NOTE: You don't have to be from the NYC/NJ area to participate!
Competition Format:
Each contestant competes in their own grade division (GR3, GR4, GR5, GR6, GR7, GR8). Students will be in teams of 4. Teams will be split into two divisions: 3-5 and 6-8. All rounds will be a combination of number theory, combinatorics, geometry, and algebra.
Individual Round: 20 questions to be answered by the individual in 60 minutes
Team Round: 15 questions to be solved by the team in 60 minutes
Tentative Schedule
Tentative Schedule
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Check-In, Team Formation, Free Swag
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Opening Ceremony
11:00 AM - 12:10 PM: Individual Round + Tiebreaker Set
11:00 AM - 12:10 PM: Talk for parents, teachers, and coaches
12:10 PM - 12:25 PM: Break
12:25 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch (free pizza, will be provided by us)
1:25 PM - 2:25 PM: Team Round
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Fun Activities
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Awards Ceremonies + Swag Distribution
What to Bring:
Pencil or Pen
Scratch Paper
Lunch: Tentatively, we will be offering free cheese pizza to all students. Those with dietary restrictions are encouraged to bring their own lunches.
Prizes
Prizes
TBD, but prizes from previous years included:
Plaques for top three individuals of each grade division
Russian School of Mathematics gift packages for top individuals in each grade division
Books for top individuals in each grade division
Medal for top individuals in each grade division
Medals for top teams of each division
Robot kits
Large, medium, and small Squishmallows
FAQ
FAQ
How do I participate in the team round?
How do I participate in the team round?
By registering, you are automatically part of the individual and team rounds. For the team round, the competition highly recommends a team of 4 people.
If you've already talked to a few people you want to work with, you are allowed to team up with them. All team members must belong to the same division (middle school (6-8) or elementary school (3-5)). Please note that if your team is not full, we reserve the right to add members to your team.
If you don't have a team, we will place you in a team in the competition.
What is the difficulty level of this competition? Do you have sample questions?
What is the difficulty level of this competition? Do you have sample questions?
At INTEGIRLS, we try to create a community where everyone is comfortable competing in math. All levels of math experience are welcome and encouraged to participate. The elementary school problems will range from counting to arithmetic to some Pre-Algebra. The middle school problems will range from arithmetic to Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, and Probability. Team round problems will cover various difficulty levels.
Is there a limit to many teams can join from a given school?
Is there a limit to many teams can join from a given school?
Nope!
How do I prepare?
How do I prepare?
Check out our "Preparation" and "Archive" pages.
How are awards distributed?
How are awards distributed?
Individual: Each student competes in their own grade division. Prizes are awarded to the top individuals in each grade.
Team: Each team competes in either the 3-5 Division or 6-8 Division. Prizes are awarded to the top teams in each division.
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