FGCU Mathletes Summer Camp

Outreach program for bright and talented middle school students interested in investigating concepts in mathematics related to STEM related majors and careers.

The program will run from 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Each day students will participate in instructional sessions taught by FGCU professors, problem solving sessions led by FGCU mathematics graduate students and hands-on STEM activities. The instructional session will be conducted as an inquiry-based lesson. Students will be working in small groups on interesting problems and hands-on activ

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03/13/2026

Florida Gulf Coast University was honored to host Dr. Tony DeRose for his engaging presentation, “Pixar in a Box: The Math Behind the Movies.” 🎬📐

Dr. DeRose gave students and the community a fascinating look at how mathematics helps bring animated films to life. His talk inspired many of our mathematics majors to consider new possibilities in animation and computer graphics.

Thank you, Dr. DeRose, for an inspiring visit and for taking time to connect with our students. We hope to welcome you back to FGCU in the future!

02/16/2026

We are so proud of everyone who took on this challenging competition and demonstrated outstanding mathematical reasoning and perseverance.

🏆 1st Place: Shaan
🥈 2nd Place (Tie): Alyssa (Cypress Lake Middle School) and Aimee (Dwight Global Online School)

Congratulations to our winners!
🥇 1st place will receive a $100 gift card.
🥈 Each 2nd place winner will receive a $50 gift card
1st and 2nd place winners will receive congratulatory letter from the CAS Dean Laura Frost.

Thank you to all participants for your hard work and enthusiasm. We look forward to seeing your continued success in mathematics!

Sponsored by FGCU College of Arts and Sciences .

01/25/2026

Thank you to all of our amazing students, families, and schools for participating in the FGCU AMC 8 Competition! 🎉

We were excited to host students representing over 23 middle schools, including schools as far as Sarasota Middle School. Your enthusiasm and hard work made this event a great success!

👏 Special shout-out to the schools with the greatest participation and representation at the competition:
⭐ Harns Marsh Middle
⭐ Lexington Middle School
⭐ Three Oaks Middle School PTO
⭐ Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle

The AMC 8 competition is still taking place nationally through January 30, and once the national results are finalized, the Competition Managers will email scores and rankings by mid-February (February 14, if results are available by then).

Congratulations again to all participants—we are proud of you! 🧠📘✨

01/12/2026

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming talk.
Our speaker, Dr. Tony DeRose, spent 23 years as a Senior Scientist at Pixar Animation Studios and is a pioneer in geometric modeling and animation. In his presentation, “Pixar in a Box: The Math Behind the Movies,” Dr. DeRose will explore how mathematics underpins storytelling, creativity, and technology, offering students and the broader community a tangible bridge between discovery and practice.
Please register yourself and your family members using the Registration Link: https://forms.gle/xV4WgpLUkpA2QHoJA
Classroom location details will be emailed to registered participants.

12/05/2025

We are excited to announce this year’s top performers in the AMC 10 and AMC 12 competitions hosted at Florida Gulf Coast University!

🏆 AMC 12
• 1st Place: Deetya — Dunbar High School
• 2nd Place: Giahy — Ida S. Baker High

🏆 AMC 10
• 1st Place: Rhett — Aubrey Rogers High School
• 2nd Place: Shaan - Home School
Congratulations to all participants! Your hard work, dedication, and love for mathematics truly shine.

🎁 Awards:
• 1st Place winners will receive a $150 gift card sponsored by the FGCU College of Arts and Sciences.
• 2nd Place winners will receive a $100 gift card sponsored by the FGCU College of Arts and Sciences.

We are proud of every student who participated—well done!

11/24/2025

📣 Registration Now Open for the 2026 AMC 8 at FGCU!
https://forms.gle/YZbv43fJdJdhKwvT8
🗓 Competition Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
📍 Florida Gulf Coast University

We are excited to welcome middle school students in grades 8 and below to participate in the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8) — a nationally recognized math contest designed to inspire problem-solving, critical thinking, and a love for mathematics.

11/22/2025

What an incredible eight week it has been!We could not be more impressed with the dedication, curiosity and determination each student showed throughout the program. Thank you to all parents for your continuous support and commitment to your children’s learning.
We also extend our deepest appreciation to our amazing instructors- Kayla and Mason!

Congratulations again to all students on completing this journey! Looking forward to seeing you back for AMC-8 in January.

11/16/2025

Stanislav Milov did an amazing job capturing AMC 10/12B! 📸 From concentration to celebration, every moment is here. Check out the album, tag yourself, and share your favorite snapshots!

11/15/2025

We’re just wrapped up Week 7 of our AMC - 8 Workshop! It was wonderful to see our students’ faces in person and watch their problem-solving skills grow. We’re excited for our final week 8: a virtual session on Friday, followed by our in-person graduation session next Saturday. Looking forward to celebrating all of our students’ hard work!

11/14/2025

Day 2 of the AMC 10/12 Competition has concluded! Thank you to all students, parents and teachers for joining us at Florida Gulf Coast University Results will be announced closer to Thanksgiving break, and the top scores from each competition will receive a $150 award, thanks to the FGCU College of Arts and Sciences

11/07/2025

We were thrilled to welcome students from 20 different schools, including those traveling from as far as St. Petersburg, Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties!
A big thank you to our FGCU Admissions Counselor for welcoming students and giving an inspiring presentation on why Florida Gulf Coast University should be their university of choice!
We also thank FGCU College of Arts and Sciences for awarding $150 in gift cards to the top scores in AMC 10 and 12.
Stay tuned - the winners will be announced after the second round concludes!

10/31/2025

Our Mathletes had a spooktacular time this week at the AMC 8 workshop! 🎃👻 Students came dressed in their best Halloween costumes while tackling some tricky math problems. It was a perfect mix of creativity, costumes, and critical thinking — proving that math can be both fun and festive! 🧮✨

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