About Math Day
Since 1977, the Department of Mathematics has hosted Math Day, which is a full day of exploration in Mathematics for High School students. This event attracts 300 to 400 high school mathematics students in Colorado and the surrounding states.
Purpose of Math Day
- Broaden students’ interest, excitement and opportunities within mathematics
- Build connections and knowledge sharing among educators
- Extend our resources, as the Mathematics Department at CSU, to our community
Main Events
Math Day offers something to connect every student with mathematics:
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Guest Lecture by Michael DiPasquale (9 am)
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Team Competition: A quiz-bowl style tournament involving three-member teams for both small and large schools (all day/times vary)
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Student Project Math Fair (9 am – 1 pm). Students can bring projects and be awarded prizes from these three categories:
- Mathematical Models and Art (including multi-media, 3D printing, mechanisms, etc.)
- Original Mathematics Research
- Mathematical Ideas, History and Education Innovations
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Open house for mathematical-themed activities (8 am – 2 pm) and scheduled workshops (times vary)
Registration
Web registration is open now until Friday, November 7th, 2025. We ask that you register once per school and appoint one sponsor as a contact who will accompany students at the Math Day Event.
Cost
Registration costs are $25.00 per student (no cost for teachers/sponsors). Each school is allowed to register up to 30 students.
Questions
Please use the form found in the button below to be added to the yearly Math Day email list. Reach out to Mathdayinfo@colostate.edu with questions.
