All Midshipmen, regardless of major or class, are eligible to take these contests. Interested Midshipmen should sign up with the USNA Math Contest Coordinator . In SM481 Midshipmen develop their skills in discovering and presenting creative solutions to non-routine problems. Sample problems are below. SM481 is open to all majors and all classes.
Enrollment is by invitation for Plebes.
The course is 1 credit and meets Thursdays during periods 3 and 4 in the Fall Semester. Midshipmen in SM481 constitute the USNA Math Team and are encouraged to participate in the Virginia Tech and Putnam math contests. If the Sample Problems from SM481 appeal to you, contact Dr. Michael or Prof. Meyerson .