A total of 50 points was possible for this final round. In addition to the competition, students heard a brief talk on When Mathematics Meets Metal, shared by the Indiana MAA Distinguished College Teacher of Mathematics, Huntington s own Dr. Francis Jones. Dr. Jones shared an applied problem presented to him by a local machine shop. The solution helped students see the importance of the many procedures and concepts in mathematics as well as the importance of being able to communicate those concepts to others. Dr. Patrick Eggleton, Associate Professor of Mathematics, coordinates the competition.
Mathematics majors provide assistance in organizing and implementing the competition.
The goal of the competition is to support and encourage the efforts of students seeking to achieve in mathematics. Huntington College plans to provide the competition semiannually. The next competition is tentatively scheduled for October 24, 2001.