The William Lowell Putnam Exam is the most prestigious math contest at the collegiate level in the U.S. Due to circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 virus, the 2020 Putnam Exam has been delayed until Saturday, Feb 20, 2021. The exam takes place in two 3-hour sessions, from 10am-1pm and from 3pm-6pm, with six problems in each session. Stony Brook has had impressive results on the Putnam in the past, including a fourth place finish in 2012. More information regarding the Putnam and past exams with solutions are available here. The Putnam will be held in Math Tower P-131.
The Putnam Seminar
The Putnam Seminar meets Fridays during Fall and Spring term starting Sept. 25, from 6:00pm-8:00pm in Stony Brook Union, Room 103-02. Come enjoy problem solving and free pizza!
A link to math department Zoom seminars, where you can join the
Putnam seminar.
Schedule and handouts
September 25.
Induction and pigeonhole. Handout, Notes
October 2.
Invariants, semi-invariants and algebraic identities. Handout, Notes