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Math Day at the Beach is a math competition held at California State University Long Beach. Students on the math team prepare all year long for this competition by solving challenging and creative problems together at team meetings. At the event, students compete both as a team and individually, and then cheer on their peers as the top students from the competition compete head-to-head in front of everyone.

 

This competition helps students engage with interesting mathematical ideas in a fun environment. After the event, students are always struck by the beauty of mathematics and the remarkable capability of themselves and their peers. They are both excited and humbled. This mindset is invaluable for the mathematician. Studying math can be discouraging, but learning to enjoy the struggle and to celebrate others' successes equips students to thrive in the math classroom and beyond.