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Since the beginning of the 20th century, a host of awards have been established to honor the finest researchers. What do they bring to mathematics? Do they spur research? And how well do our fellow countrymen fare?
To mark the publication of issue 200, Tangente organized a problem-writing competition. Nine of the forty-three puzzles submitted received prizes, but many others deserved one too. We asked the jury members to single out their personal favorites.
The entire Tangente editorial team joins in wishing its readers a very happy 2016. The gift it has cooked up for you? A bouquet of properties of the number 2016!
