ProfessorCOLLOQUIUM LECTURE
is going to give a talk on(KÖMAL and Eötvös University, BUdapest)GÉZA KÓS
The colloquium is onThe gems of KÖMAL
THURSDAY, April 28th, 16:15in room 102
KÖMAL,the
Hungarian Mathematical and Physical Journal for Secondary Schools is one
the oldest such
monthly all over the world, founded in 1896 (not a mistake, in the
19th century!) It's problem solving
competition contributed to the fame of Hungarian mathematics and the
success of the young Hungarian
competitors on the international olimpiades. The problems are
hard and interesting, usually the kids
have a month to solve them and submit via mail. The competition is
open to anybody of the appropriate age.
By now the journal is available in English on the net and sporadic
English issues are printed as well.
The problems, though elementary, can be very difficult (I would dare
to say that the existence of KOMAL
was one of the ideas initiated 20 years ago our famous Conjecture and
proof course), so do not be shy
to come and see (or present) the solutions.
The problems to be discussed during the session will be posted here
soon and will be available from the office as well.