Des Moines Math Circle

Our Mission

Competition math offers creativity that is not often experienced in traditional school mathematics. However, those who begin early and are provided with appropriate resources gain a distinct advantange. Our goal is to expose this type of math to Des Moines students of all backgrounds by making available to them free materials and innovative competitions.

Interviews at PROMYS 2024!

PROMYS is a 6-week math summer program hosted by Boston University. It gathers high school students from around the country for the study of number theory and other advanced mathematics. We interviewed several PROMYS 2024 counselors (hailing from top universities such as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and BU) on their experiences in math. Their perspectives provide useful insight on mathematics in high school and beyond.

Check Out These Materials

Blog

Read up on DMMC updates and advice from experienced mathematicians

Resources

Use this free material to deepen your understanding on certain topics

Archives

Study past DMMC competitions, solutions, and results

DMMC Problem of the Week

Try our Problem of the Week! Every problem is created by our team or taken from a popular national/international math contest. For the best experience, Play with Hints! You get 6 guesses and after each incorrect guess you can see a new segment of the solution, which might help you reach the right answer.

Meet the Team

Maximillian Roach

Founder/Lead Content Developer

Max is a senior at Lincoln High School. He loves teaching people math, and is particulary interested in number theory and differential equations. In his free time, he enjoys reading science fiction and watching old movies.

Liam Miller

Problem Writer

Liam is a senior at Lincoln High School. He finds great enjoyment in all things STEM, and is hoping to have a career in the computer science field. In his free time, he is an avid musician proficient in three instruments, and is similarly in love with tennis.

Henry Orellana

Problem Writer

Henry is a senior at East High School. He is very fond of engineering and plans to go into electrical and software engineering. In his free time he enjoys playing chess, bowling, and fishing.

Natalie Rothfus

Problem Writer

Natalie is a sophomore at Lincoln High School. She is passionate about helping people and plans to go into social work, but enjoys STEM as well. In her free time she loves playing piano (along with other instruments) and being on the water.