, an applied mathematics undergrad, is currently competing on 鈥溾��, a popular CBS reality show. Contestants race across the world while completing challenges and solving puzzles. They can win prizes along the way, such as prepaid vacations. The winners are awarded one million dollars. Pierce on a team with Becca Droz, a rock climbing instructor who also lives in Boulder. In the second episode of the 29th season, Pierce and Droz successfully complete one of their first challenges by 鈥渒eep[ing] the rhythm with a local samba group鈥�. Pierce is attending CU Boulder on a full-ride scholarship. He enjoys playing the drums, hiking, baseball, and of course, 鈥淭he Amazing Race鈥�.