UM Students Achieve Outstanding Results in National Mathematics Competitions

Multiple students from the Department of Mathematics of the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at the University of Macau (UM) have excelled in the “Contemporary Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling (CUMCM)” and the “The Chinese Mathematics Competitions (CMC)”, standing out among thousands of competing teams nationwide and securing multiple awards—marking the best performance in UM’s history. This not only reflects UM’s growing academic influence but also highlights its exceptional achievements in talent cultivation.

Under the guidance of Prof. Liu Zhi from the Department of Mathematics, two UM teams participating in the mathematical modeling contest—comprising Cheang Ngou Hin and Pan Yangshen, as well as Peng Ziyue, Huang Yihao, and Liu Guanyu—won second prizes. In the mathematical contest, Ngou Man Hei and Lei Wai In claimed first and third prizes, respectively, in Category A (for mathematics majors). Additionally, nine students—Ng Wang Heng, Liu Weiling, Zhang Yi, Xue Shaotang, Zheng Jiayu, Yang Yishu, Wang Meiying, Gao Miaoyue, and Tai Leong—earned first, second, and third prizes in Category B.

Contemporary Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling (CUMCM) first held in 1992, has grown into one of the largest mathematical modeling competitions in the world. It aims to motivate students in learning mathematics, enhance their ability to construct mathematical models and apply computer technology to solve real-world problems, and promote innovation in university-level mathematics education. This year’s contest attracted 65,761 teams from 1,788 universities worldwide, with both UM teams securing national second prizes.

Organized by the Chinese Mathematical Society since 2009, the Chinese Mathematics Competitions (CMC) is the most prestigious nationwide mathematics competition for undergraduates. It serves as a platform for young scholars to demonstrate their foundational mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities while also acting as a key channel for identifying top mathematical talent. In the 16th edition’s Guangdong regional preliminary round—which also doubled as the 14th Guangdong Undergraduate Mathematical Contest—11 UM students won awards, setting a new university record.

The Department of Mathematics places strong emphasis on cultivating students’ mathematical modeling skills, analytical thinking, and practical data analysis abilities, while actively encouraging participation in international and national competitions to apply knowledge and sharpen skills. The outstanding results achieved by UM students in these contests demonstrate their strong competitiveness on the national stage and the effectiveness of UM’s mathematics education. Moving forward, UM will continue to advance mathematics education, striving to nurture more globally competitive mathematical talents with international perspectives.