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... And Now for Some Math
At BEAM Discovery the 100 Problem Challenge encourages students to work collaboratively; this past summer students earned a badge for completing a problem from this list of intriguing, puzzle-like problems. We can’t offer you a badge, but this one is pretty satisfying to solve, so give it a whirl!
Fill in each of the hexagons below with a positive integer so that the number in each hexagon is equal to the smallest positive integer that does not appear in any of the hexagons that touch it.
BEAM Announces New National Program
BEAM National plans to reach thousands of students from low-income and historically marginalized communities nationwide.
BEAM Summer Programs Go Virtual
BEAM faculty members are one of the keys to the success of BEAM programs and, quite simply, they are our heroes. In 2020, as we ran summer programs online for the first time, we asked even more than usual from our faculty―and that's saying a lot. Read about their experiences teaching online at BEAM summer programs.
... And Now for Some Math
Try your hand at a Problem of the Week from BEAM Discovery (our summer program for rising 7th graders)! The Problem of the Week gives students a chance to explore interesting math outside of their classes, either on their own or in collaboration with others.
College Decision Day: Congratulations High School Seniors!
During times of change and stress, it takes courage to make big decisions. Last spring, our high school seniors stepped up to the challenge as they navigated college decisions this year. We're proud to announce the schools our students will be attending.
BEAM's Mental Health Resource Round-up
For May Mental Health Awareness Month, BEAM staff and students hopped on our social media to share our favorite ways to take care of our mental health during this challenging time!