February 4, 2012 – Dr. Titu Andreescu – AMC Preparation

The American Mathematics Contest (AMC) is an extremely important contest for any students interested in pursuing a STEM education and career.  Many of the elite universities use AMC scores to sort out the many applicants who easily achieve 800 SAT math scores. Our Metroplex Math Circle students are particularly fortunate to have access to Dr. [...]

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2012 North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO)

Registration is now open for the 2012 North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO).  This is a contest that appeals to many students who enjoy mathematical problem solving competitions.  As in past years, Dr. Vincent Ng will offer the contest at UT Dallas and will also provide a prep session before the contest. Knowledge of specific [...]

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AMC 10 / 12 B Location Announced

For those of you planning to take the AMC 10 or 12 B at UT Dallas this year, Dr. Andreescu has announced that it will be in the Conference Center in room 1.102.  If you are familiar with the campus you will note that the Conference Center is just across Rutford from the building where [...]

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AMC 10 and 12 B Information

As students take the AMC 10 and 12 A today I wanted to post information on Texas universities offering the B version of the test on February 23rd.  Please contact the site coordinators directly.  If you are looking for a site in another state they are listed by the AMC at this site. Blinn College [...]

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D Magazine Interview with Amy Chyao

Amy Chyao was also recently interviewed by D Magazine. How a Plano Student Uses Light to Fight Cancer Amy Chyao is a self-taught chemistry superstar and certifiable genius. But it’s not a big deal. Q: In May, you won the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair with a project titled “Lights, Quantum Dots, Action!” Can [...]

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Amy Chyao to Sit with the First Lady at State of the Union

Our own Amy Chyao is receiving a great honor tonight as she has been invited to sit with the First Lady during the State of the Union speech: PLANO (January 25, 2011)—Among First Lady Michelle Obama’s guests Tuesday night during the State of the Union address will be Plano East High School junior Amy Chyao, [...]

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2011 North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad

Many of our circle members enjoy participating in the North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad, NACLO.   Like the USAMO, this set of contests is used to select the team that will represent the US in the International Linguistics Olympiad, ILO.  This is not a test of how many languages you know, but rather your ability [...]

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2010 MEANT Math Olympiad

One November 13th we will not have Math Circle so our students can choose to compete in the Math Olympiad sponsored by the Malayalee Engineers Association of North Texas.  Here is a description from the MEANT web site and a link to their sign up form: To encourage young America in learning Mathematics and Engineering, [...]

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UT Dallas Computer Scientists Make Progress on Math Puzzle

I thought this recent article was a great demonstration that the creativity, diligence and playfulness that are encouraged in Math Circle can also be a part of a rewarding career. UT Dallas Team’s Approach to an Old Problem is Praised as ‘Elegant’ Oct. 28, 2010  Two UT Dallas computer scientists have made progress on a nearly 4-decade-old mathematical puzzle, [...]

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Dallas Morning News on AwesomeMath

There was a great article today on Dr. Andreescu’s summer camp, AwesomeMath.  Here is an excerpt. UTD program challenges the best and brightest young mathletes 08:04 AM CDT on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 By KATHERINE LEAL UNMUTH / The Dallas Morning News kunmuth@dallasnews.com For the select group of academically gifted middle and high school students [...]

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