After nine years of operation, the goal of this math contest is still to introduce high school students of all ability levels to accessible new topics in mathematics while providing stimulating, challenging problems to stretch the best students in the country. Furthermore, the team test portion of the contest emphasizes mathematical writing skills and effective group work.
Students develop space settlement designs and related materials.
These are sent to NASA Ames for judgement. Due date is 31 March 2000. Teachers are encouraged to use this contest as part of their curriculum. See the space settlement teacher's page. By participating in the Bridge Building Competition students get a flavor of what it is to be an Engineer, designing structures to a set of specifications and then seeing them perform their function.