Outreach
Here are a few of the outreach activities that the Kutztown University Department of Mathematics is spearheading to share our love of mathematics with the community:
American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 8 and 10
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice competition in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. Students in grade 8 or below are eligible to participate.
Click here for more information about AMC 8 at Kutztown University!
The AMC 10 is a 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examination in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. Students in grade 10 or below are eligible to participate.
Click here for more information about AMC 10 at Kutztown University!
![Young AMC 8 Competitors smiling in a group in front of slides with the KU logo](/Departments-Offices/M-R/Mathematics/Images/18-19/191116AMC8-Kids.jpg)
![AMC 8 organizers and proctors smiling in front of slides with KU logos](/Departments-Offices/M-R/Mathematics/Images/18-19/191116AMC8-Adults.jpg)
High School Math Day for Girls
The goal of this event is to interest young women in continuing to study mathematics and to pursue careers involving mathematics, the sciences, technology and engineering by offering role models and mentors.
![HS Math Day organizers standing at a recruitment table](/Departments-Offices/M-R/Mathematics/Images/00-17/170111HSGirls01.jpg)
![Presenters from 2017 smiling at a conference in front of a slide that says "I heart math"](/Departments-Offices/M-R/Mathematics/Images/00-17/170111HSGirls08.jpg)
Math Kangaroo Day
The Math Kangaroo Competition is an international event, held every year on the third Thursday in March. It is open to students in grades 1-12. Kutztown University has been a Math Kangaroo Center since 2017.
![Young Math Kangaroo Participants 2017 smiling in a large group in front of organizers](/Departments-Offices/M-R/Mathematics/Images/00-17/170316MathKangarooGroup.jpg)
![Math Kangaroo Participants 2018 smiling in a group in front of a banner with the Kutztown University logo](/Departments-Offices/M-R/Mathematics/Images/18-19/180315Kangaroo.jpg)