Mini Events

We will host a panel of CMU Math and Computer Science professors. Join us to learn more about math and computer science through our guests!

• Po-Shen Loh: A professor of Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University and an internationally recognized math educator and coach.
• David Offner: A professor of Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University and the Director of Undergraduate Studies for Mathematical Sciences
• Prasad Tetali: A professor of Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University and the Department Head of Mathematical Sciences
• John Mackey: A professor of Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University and Advisor for first and second year undergraduates
• Irina Gheorghiciuc: A professor of Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University and Director of Undergraduate Resarch in Mathematical Sciences. Guest speaker at CMWMC 2025!
• Clinton Conley: A professor of Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University and the Director of Graduate Studies for Mathematical Sciences
• Tom Cortina: A professor of Computer Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs for the School of Computer Science
• Veronica Peet: Assistant Dean for the Undergraduate Experience in the School of Computer Science

The Estimathon is a mind-bending mixture of math and trivia. In teams, you'll attempt 13 Fermi problems in 30 minutes, ranging from totally trivial to positively Putnamesque.

Be prepared to come up with the best set of confidence intervals! Sample problems include:

• How many stop signs are in New York City?
• How many babies were born in 1900?
• How many Social Security Numbers are prime?

Join Five Rings for a mock trading game, and compete against one another while learning how quantitative traders make market decisions.

Embark on a strategic adventure at HRT's new event: Colonel Blotto, Reimagined! In this dynamic series of challenge rounds, you'll compete head-to-head, dividing resources across multiple battlefields—but watch out, there's a special twist waiting to challenge your tactical instincts. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or new to game theory, this game is designed to spark creative thinking and friendly rivalry in an encouraging environment. Are you ready to outwit, outplay, and discover mathematics in action? Come join us and experience the excitement first-hand!

Jump Insight is a fast-paced, team-based challenge that tests your skills in integral calculus and quantitative estimation. Over the course of an hour, teams will work through 20 carefully designed questions inspired by real-world problem-solving and estimathon-style thinking.

Success isn't just about getting the right answer—it's about how you get there. Teams must collaborate, communicate, and think critically under time pressure, balancing speed with precision on every problem.

A unique scoring system rewards both accuracy and confidence. After each submission, teams will evaluate how confident they are in their answer—adding a strategic edge that can boost your score and separate you from the competition.

In the end, it's not just about solving problems—it's about thinking smarter, working better as a team, and performing under pressure.

Participants will be given a number of interesting integration problems written by CMIMC members to try and solve as many as they can. Participants can see a live leaderboard with everyone's score throughout the event.

The test will last ~40 minutes, and the top scorers will be recognized.