QED
QED is an opportunity for students to use math of their own creation to investigate fun math puzzles, real world problems, pure math research, computer games, and more. QED is a Math Symposium that is like a Science Fair except the projects are based on the use of math or computer science. Use this website to think about project ideas, learn about QED the event, see how projects are judged, and to get connected to mentors who can help you!
QED 2024 was held on Saturday, December 14th. Our next QED will be held in December, 2025--look for announcements about the exact date in the fall.
When, Where, What It's Like
QED 2024 will take place on Saturday, December 14th, at Payton HS. In 2023 More than 100 students present their original math research, judged by math professors, graduate and undergraduate students, and teachers. Students get shirts, pizza, books, free software, and an opportunity to qualify directly for the City STEM Fair! Many QED students participate in the Illinois State Science Fair, and a few have been
Regeneron Finalists
Click here for the full information sheet.
Getting Help with a Project
MC2 provides many supports for students interested in QED. This document gives a list of several projects produced in previous years so you can see what a QED paper looks like. This one gives links to resources across the web that can help you develop project ideas. MC2 works with a number of PhD students and other math aficionados who are willing to mentor students one on one. We also give workshops that students can attend to help them develop a QED project idea.
QED Prep and the Big Day
This document will give you instructions about formatting your QED paper, making a display board, and more. See the rubrics for our Junior/Intermediate and Senior Project levels, along with the rubric for Computer Science Projects.
