Integration Bee

On November 17th, 2025, the UConn AMS Student Chapter will host our 9th integration bee, which has become an annual tradition. An integration bee is like a spelling bee, but students take turns computing integrals instead of spelling words. There are prizes for the top students and free refreshments for everyone. All undergraduates who are familiar with the material on integration methods from Calculus II are welcome to participate.

Event Details:

Date: November 17, 2025

Time: 6PM

Location: MONT 104

Registration Link Here

Rules

1. Only the writing implement will be allowed. No calculators, formula sheets, or extra paper are permitted. Scrap paper will be provided.
2. There will be a mix of definite and indefinite integrals. For indefinite integrals: No need to include the arbitrary constant (+C). All substitutions must be undone, and answers must be in terms of the original variable in a closed form. Algebraically equivalent answers are accepted. For definite integrals: Answers do not need full simplification to be correct, but must be expressed in a numerical closed form.
3. An answer is acceptable as long as it is a solution for the original problem on an open interval (any open interval). So for example, ln(x) is an acceptable solution when you integrate 1/x because it is a solution on (0,1).
4. Initial elimination round: This occurs only if there are more than 12 participants to begin. All participants will, at their seats, have 20 minutes to evaluate 8 definite integrals. The top 12 contestants will advance.
5. Integration Bee guidelines: The 12 contestants will be divided into groups and asked up to the board to solve the same set of integrals (they will not be able to see each other’s work), and will have 3-5 minutes for each integral depending on the difficulty. The top player of each group advance to the next round, until a champion is determined. The top three will receive prizes.