The interesting thing about the contest is that the questions are open ended. Assumptions are not given, but must be created. A realistic mathematical model should be developed. Team members are allowed to use any inanimate source for information. The solutions must be typed.
All participants receive a certificate.
Outstanding teams receive bronze plaques and their solutions are published in the UMAP journal. Here are some abbreviated versions of past problems. Past participants from the University of Windsor have enjoyed the experience and several of the third year students have participated the following year. The best kind of team will include a computer programmer, a good expositor, and a person with excellent searching skills. These qualities, together with creative thinking, result in strong submissions.