NMSU Math Problem of the Week

Spring 2026 Edition - Winner Announced!

Fall 2026 Competition Rules & Awards


Competition Structure

The NMSU Department of Mathematical Sciences invites all to participate in the Fall 2026 MATH Problem of the Week.

LCPS High Schoolers are also welcome to participate! Information is located below.

Phase I: Open Qualification

Phase II: Championship Finals

▶  Duration: One problem released weekly for the first six weeks.

▶  Submission: Solutions must be sent to: mathpotw@nmsu.edu.

▶  Participation: Open to all.

▶  Selection: The Top 10 NMSU Main campus undergraduate 
    students based on Phase I results qualify for the final round.

▶  Format: A proctored, in-person examination administered on campus by NMSU Math faculty.

▶  Rules: This is a no-device competition. No calculators or external aids.

▶  Determination: Final rankings are determined based on the
    performance of Phase II only. 

Awards & Recognition

Spring 2026 Champion Prize image


For all inquiries and solution submissions: mathpotw@nmsu.edu

LCPS High School Information

How the Competition Works

Scholarship Opportunities

Phase I: Open Qualification

Problems and solutions provided weekly via our website for classroom integration.

Phase II: Open Qualification

Schools nominate their Top 3 Performers for a proctored, “no-device” final at NMSU.

▶  Top 3 Students:
$6,000 Scholarship ($1,500 a year)

▶  Next 3 Runners-up:
$3,000 Scholarship ($750 a year)

* Awards are renewable for up to 4 years for students maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher as a Mathematics Major at NMSU Main Campus.

Below is the list of the problems per week:

(Problems will be due Mondays unless stated otherwise)

Problem of the Week 1 (link) due September 28, 10AM.


Solutions to the problems of the week:

Solution to the Problem of the Week coming soon


Previous Semesters Editions
Math Problem of the Week Spring Graphic