Are you a top student in mathematics?
Do you enjoy solving hard math problems?
Designed by IMO coaches and medalists,
the American Masters of Mathematics brings together America's most mathematically talented students (in grades 10-12) to:
☆ compete on challenging math problems
☆ learn from renowned mathematicians and IMO medalists
☆ explore math through engaging activities
☆ have fun and make new friends!
About the American Masters of Mathematics
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Challenge yourself and rise to your potential.
Competitors will spend 4.5 hours solving five proof-based math problems, each worth seven points. Problems vary in difficulty from regional olympiad level (e.g., BAMO) to IMO level. To nurture math engagement, OMEGA encourages the best mathematical students to learn a wider range of topics than is normally offered in most olympiads. A syllabus of topics found in the AMM competition is available here.
Math is about community.
Family members and math teams will share in the joy of mathematics all weekend long. From family workshops on Saturday to a math festival on Sunday, you can cheer on your favorite young mathematician, get messy with hands-on math, peer at mathematical objects in a new light, learn new math games, venture on a puzzle hunt, use logic to escape a room, or compete in a SET tournament — the AMM brings math engagement to a new level!
Pitch your solutions to accomplished mathematicians.
Solutions will not be scored with a machine, but rather, by human graders who will carefully read and score each student’s solution. Students will have an opportunity to sit down with these mentor-minded, expert mathematicians — such as IMO medalists, industry professionals, and prize-winning math professors and educators — to discuss their solutions to select problems.
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS
Keynote Speaker: Ravi Vakil
President, American Mathematical Society
Robert Grimmett Professor of Mathematics, Stanford University
IMO Gold Medalist (Perfect Score)
Melanie Matchett Wood
William Caspar Graustein Professor of Mathematics, Harvard University
MacArthur Fellow
First woman to qualify for the US IMO Team
Film Screening: Hunting for Yellow Pigs
with Special Guests and Q&A session
A documentary of the Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSiM)
AWARDS & PRIZES
In recognition of the top talent participating in the AMM, awards and prizes will be given to a large number of contestants for their achievements in the competition rounds. Each tiered award (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) will carry a cash prize increasing in value with each tier. National recognition will be given to all AMM contestants.
LOCATION
AMM will be held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown (1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202). Invited participants will receive instructions on how to book lodging at the Sheraton under the AMM's discounted group rate of $597, plus taxes and fees, for three nights (arriving on May 22 and departing on May 25).
FEES & OTHER COSTS
Competition registration fee: $75 per student
Registration fees for non-competing participants will range from $10 to $50.
Participants will be responsible for their own travel, lodging, and meals. The Denver International Airport (DEN) is an easy 45-minute trip to/from downtown Denver via public transportation, taxi, rideshare (Uber/Lyft), and rental car.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis for students who demonstrate financial need. To request financial aid, click here to learn more and start your financial aid application.
STAY IN THE KNOW
Join the OMEGA mailing list to receive announcements and updates.
Questions? Email OMEGA at info@omegausa.org.
The American Masters of Mathematics is a competition and math festival organized by OMEGA Math, the Organization for Mathematical Engagement & Growth in America, an extension of the National Mathematical Engagement Foundation (NMEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 33-1289334. Make a tax-deductible donation to NMEF/OMEGA via PayPal Giving Fund.
Application & Registration Process
Step 1. Apply Online
Students will be asked to complete a short application asking for student profile information and brief responses to the following six prompts.
- Tell us about yourself in a few sentences. How did you find your passion for mathematics? What does math mean to you?
- Share your math work with us.
- What math-related extracurricular experiences have you participated in?
- Please share up to 5 of your best math contest results. Put your answer in year/test/score/rank format. It's also perfectly okay if you haven't competed before! Past experience with math competitions is not required for AMM.
- What are your other hobbies and interests?
- What do you want to get out of the American Masters of Mathematics weekend?
There is no cost to apply. We will also ask you how you heard about AMM (there's no wrong answer).
No student recommendation letters are required; simply show us that you attend a school in the United States. Students will be asked to upload a picture of their school ID and provide their school information plus the name of a school administrator or teacher who can confirm the student's enrollment at the school. (The school employee does not need to know the student personally.) Homeschool students can still apply — we may reach out to you to learn more about your study program, which is typically information that most homeschool students already have handy.
Step 2. Respond to Email Invitation to Register
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to limited capacity, students are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. There is no deadline; the application window will close when capacity has been reached.
Once a wave of applications has been reviewed, admitted students will receive email invitations with instructions for registration and next steps.
Step 3. Ask an Adult to Complete the Registration Process and Attend as an Adult Chaperone
Registration is completed by an adult (with a Paypal account) for each student and includes payment of event fees, filling out required forms, and taking note of logistical details. All AMM contestants must be accompanied by a registered adult chaperone, such as a parent/guardian, math team coach, teacher, or friend of the family.
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Omega's Mission
To discover, nurture, and develop mathematical talent and to broaden mathematical engagement opportunities for American students.