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▸Where should I start as a new student?

Start with Programmes to pick one track you can follow weekly, then use Problems to practise, and Resources to strengthen your tools (LaTeX/Python/Computer Algebra System (CAS)/Manim).

CAS means Computer Algebra System. In this platform context, CAS includes tools like Mathematica, Maple, and SageMath for symbolic computation, algebra, and calculus checks.

A good first-week goal: one programme track + one problem attempt + one tool habit.

▸What is the global search bar for?

It helps you jump directly to what you need across the platform without hunting through menus. Try searching for “Problems”, “Student Bulletin”, “LaTeX Lab”, “Manim”, “Events”, or “ODE”.

▸What format is accepted for problem submissions?

Submissions in the Problems area are accepted in LaTeX. Use the LaTeX Lab and templates in Resources to format your work cleanly.

▸What if I can’t solve a problem?

Share partial progress: the approach you tried, any identities/lemmas you used, and exactly where you got stuck. Good mathematics often begins with a clear record of attempts.

▸How do “problem threads” work?

Each problem has a dedicated space where attempts, hints, and solutions are organised. A healthy thread typically moves from: understanding → attempts → key idea → clean LaTeX solution.

▸What are the Labs and what are they for?

Labs are skill-builders: LaTeX for clean mathematical writing, Python/CAS tools for checking and experimenting, and Manim for mathematical animations. They help you produce clearer work and stronger understanding.

CAS means Computer Algebra System.

▸Can I use the platform on my phone?

Yes. For writing longer solutions, a laptop is more comfortable, but you can explore programmes, problems, events, and resources on mobile. Use the global search to move quickly.

▸What is the Student Bulletin?

The Student Bulletin is the chapter’s publication space — managed by NAMSSN Press — for student-facing content such as:

• official announcements and chapter updates
• event recaps (seminars, workshops, contests)
• student write-ups (problem solutions, expository notes, short articles)
• interviews, spotlights, and community highlights

Explore it at Student Bulletin.

▸How do I submit a Bulletin post?

Use the submission page provided for the Bulletin workflow (handled by NAMSSN Press). If you’re unsure, start with a short piece: a solution write-up, a recap of an event, or a 1–2 page expository note.

▸Where do I find seminars, workshops, and contest dates?

Check Events. That page is the calendar for chapter activities and major announcements.

▸Do I need to register for events?

It depends on the event. If registration is required, it will be stated in the event details. Otherwise, you can attend directly.

▸What are the Executive and Press portals used for?

They are for administration and publishing workflows:

• Executive Portal: programmes, events, platform administration.
• Press Portal (NAMSSN Press): Student Bulletin management, announcements, media content.

Executive Portal → Press Portal →

▸What is the Careers section for?

It provides guidance and pathways: skills to build, opportunities to watch, and how to prepare strong applications. Visit Careers and treat it like a checklist you revisit monthly.

▸How do I build “proof of work” using this platform?

Combine consistency with output: solve problems regularly (LaTeX solutions), develop tool skills in the labs, and publish write-ups or short notes in the Student Bulletin (via NAMSSN Press). That creates a visible record of growth.

▸Who maintains the platform?

This platform was designed and is maintained by Abdulhafeez Abdulsalam.