Putnam Problems--Play by Play

Author: Shor, Peter

Published in: Engineering and Science, Volume 44, Number 5, 1981, pp. 21-23

Part of: Engineering and Science, Volume 44:5, June 1981

Item Category: Feature Articles

Persistent URL: https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechES:44.5.Putnam

Abstract

Placing high in the Putnam Mathematical Competition is a fairly frequent occurrence for Caltech entrants, both individual and team. In this article Peter Shor, one of the stars for the last four years, discusses some of his strategy and favorite problems.

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