From March 24 to 26, the final of the 13th National Mathematics Competition for College Students was held at East China Normal University in Shanghai. Twelve students from Beihang University won awards in the final, among whom Liu Xiaowen, Ni Yunhao, and Cui Shibo nabbed first prizes; Zhang Yijun, Xu Junhao, and Chen Han won second prizes; Kong Bo’ao, Bao Yongkang, Liu Zixin, Zheng Kaiqi, Shi Modi, and Gao Shizhan received third prizes. Beihang University ranked second in the total number of winners in Beijing and first in the number of non-mathematics-major winners among universities in Beijing.

Organized by the Chinese Mathematical Society, the National Mathematics Competition for College Students aims to stimulate college students’ interest in learning mathematics, cultivate their ability to analyze and solve problems, improve the quality of talent cultivation in China’s higher education institutions, promote the construction of mathematics courses in higher education institutions, and build a platform for young students to show their mathematical thinking ability and learning achievements. Before the competition, the mathematics competition coaching team conducted special training for the finalists, and two teachers, Li Ya and Shen Liangming, accompanied the team to Shanghai to provide them with preparation guidance and timely answers to their questions.

Reported by Li Fei

Reviewed by Yuan Xing

Edited by Jia Aiping

Translated by Song Ziyun