Integration Bee

The objective of an Integration Bee is to assess, promote, and celebrate excellence in mathematics, while also fostering a sense of community by bringing individuals together with shared interest in mathematics. The Integration Bee is like a spelling bee, but instead of words, participants solve challenging calculus problems. The first Integration Bee was held at MIT in 1981, and since then, the contest has spread to universities around the world. 

Integration Bee 2026 will take place on October 31. Registration closes October 10.

High school students
University students

About Integration Bee

What

CMU-Q’s Integration Bee is a competition for high school and university students who are interested in exploring mathematics. Students tackle challenging calculus problems involving definite and indefinite integrals in a showdown of creativity and skill.

Who

University Students: Any undergraduate student in Qatar with a Calculus II background (knowledge of all integration techniques).
High School Students: Grade 12 students with Calculus II background (all integration techniques). Each school may nominate three students only through the mathematics teacher.

When

This year’s Integration Bee will take place on October 31, 2026.

Where

Integration Bee will take place at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar in Education City.

Sponsors and partners

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Questions about Integration Bee?

Interested university students and high school mathematics teachers may contact Professor Layan El Hajj.