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UNC Students Excel in Putnam Competition

 

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UNC Students Excel in Putnam Competition

UNC Students Excel in Putnam Competition

The Putnam competition results were announced on February 16, 2024. Out of 3,857 participants from 471 institutions, our students excelled. The average score was 13 out of 120, with a median score of 10, making a positive score a commendable achievement.

We want to congratulate the following UNC students who secured a place in the top 500:

  • Paul Hamrick: Score of 50 (Honorable Mention, 95th place)
  • Marvin Koonce: Score of 29 (480th place)

Special thanks to Professor Justin Sawon for his leadership of the weekly Problem Solving Seminar during the Fall semester. Justin’s dedication and work with the competition team have undoubtedly contributed to our students’ success in the Putnam mathematical competition. We appreciate your commitment, Justin!

Our Mission

Our mission is to discover, create, transmit, and apply knowledge to address the needs of individuals and society. We embrace an unwavering commitment to excellence as one of the world’s great research universities.

Diversity

The Mathematics Department is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore our policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the University’s Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct.

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Mathematics Department
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3250

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