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Upstate New York Math Team
Mathematical Problem Solving
Dear Upstate New York Math Team,
Today is Giving Tuesday, a pivotal moment of generosity that defines our entire season. Our mission is to foster the next generation of innovators from Upstate New York by providing talented high school students with world-class math enrichment and crucial competition experience. This year, we face our most critical challenge: achieving our $10,000 goal to cover our primary operational expense—contest registration fees. This funding is essential to ensure that every student who earns a spot on our team can compete at the highest level, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
Our Story: Rebuilding a Legacy of Excellence
The Upstate New York Math Team has a deep history, originally competing in the American Regions Mathematics League (ARML) with success dating back to 1992. After a period of inactivity, a dedicated group of volunteer math instructors and enthusiasts revived the team in 2019. Since then, we have incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit—meaning your gift is fully tax-deductible—to secure long-term stability and leadership from across the region.
Momentum and Achievement
In just a few short years, we’ve rebuilt our momentum, fielding teams in ARML and expanding our reach. Our advanced students now regularly compete in prestigious contests like the Cornell University Big Red Math Competition (CUBMRC), the Princeton University Math Competition (PUMaC), and the Harvard-MIT Math Contest (HMMT). Our team and individual members have begun earning top-scorer awards at these competitions, confirming the talent of Upstate New York students. This success is fueled by a student-centered culture where team members volunteer to teach lessons and organize trips, supported entirely by an all-volunteer staff and alumni mentors.
The Barrier: Contest Fees vs. Equity
Contest registration fees represent the single largest cost item for the team. While well-funded teams are able to cover all costs, including travel and fees, we have historically had to pass these costs onto families. For many high-potential students, these fees become a critical barrier, limiting access to invaluable opportunities. By raising $10,000 today, we can remove this financial pressure entirely, opening the door to more students and strengthening mathematical achievement across our region.
Your Investment: Fueling the Future of Innovation
These contests are not just tests; they are critical proving grounds that build confidence, test problem-solving under pressure, and prepare students for rigorous university programs. The experience confirms their place in a community of mathematical achievers who will go on to work in the most challenging and impactful fields.
Your donation directly translates to a future leader in:
High Tech & Data Science: As a Data Scientist developing cutting-edge AI or a Software Engineer building complex systems.
Finance & Risk Management: As a Quantitative Analyst (Quant) on Wall Street or an Actuary managing massive financial risk.
Engineering & Applied Sciences: As an Aerospace Engineer or a Biostatistician solving global health crises.
Academia & Education: As a Research Mathematician solving theoretical problems at a top university or a Math Educator shaping the next generation of problem-solvers in the classroom.
Join our volunteer coaches and mentors, who contribute their time for free, with your financial support. Your gift today fuels student access and ensures the Upstate New York Math Team can continue to grow and fulfill its mission to serve the entire region.
Give a gift today to help the Upstate New York Math Team grow!
Sincerely,
Japheth
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Japheth Wood is a coach for the Upstate New York Math Team and also a math professor at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY.
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