Dirk Basson emphasizes that even though mathematics Olympiads are competitions, preparation often involves teamwork and that this social aspect of the competition makes the experience of participating enjoyable.
Karin Brand shares her personal reflections on the sources of competition and how competition can be of value.
Ronalda Benjamin draws on her own experiences growing up in an under-privileged community and asks whether people from such backgrounds are more inclined to collaborate than to compete. Illustration by…
Sarah Selkirk discusses the large gender disparity in participation of women in mathematics competitions, and how we can change or create new mathematical enrichment programs to be more gender inclusive and thus attract more women to mathematics and mathematics-based careers.
