Recently, the results of 2020 Contemporary Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling (CUMCM) were unveiled. In the undergraduate group, 7 teams from Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU) won 1 second prize in China and 1 first prize, 3 second prizes and 3 third prizes in Guangdong Division. It is the first time that SZTU has achieved such top provincial and national awards in this contest.

With the strong support of the university and the College of Big Data and Internet, the teams from SZTU went through over four months of internal selection and training, overcame various difficulties such as the restriction of locations and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, and finally achieved such excellent results.

The winners from SZTU are listed as follows:

National Second Prize & First Prize in Guangdong Division

Winning team members: Peng Rihao, Huang Wei, Chen Diqin

Instructor: Li Rui

Winners of the national second prize and first prize in Guangdong Division [Photo provided to Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Second Prize in Guangdong Division

Winning team 1:

Members: Lin Weizhao, Zhang Yu, Mai Weixin

Instructor: Dan Wei

Winning team 2:

Members: Zeng Lingfei, Lai Zhipeng, Chen Yuesong

Instructor: Zhang Hongmei

Winning team 3:

Members: Zhu Xinqi, Zeng Yuyang, Li Jianwen

Instructor: Shi Shijie

Some of the winners of the second prize in Guangdong Division [Photo provided to Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Third Prize in Guangdong Division

Winning team 1:

Members: Bi Baowen, Luo Zhenwen, Li Hangcheng

Instructor: Gao Wujun

Winning team 2:

Members: Guo Youbing, Yang Qinfu, Zhang Minghai

Instructor: Li Rui

Winning team 3:

Members: Chen Yirun, Chen Junyan, Xie Yaotian

Instructor: Li Rui

Some of the winners of the third prize in Guangdong Division [Photo provided to Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Honorable Mention Award

Winning team 1:

Members: Tang Yuxiang, Yan Shaocong, Wu Jiewei

Instructor: Zhang Hongmei

Winning team 2:

Members: Zhang Jiajun, Xu Shikang, Hong Qijun

Instructor: Shi Shijie

Sponsored by the Chinese Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, CUMCM was launched in 1992 and held annually. It is one of the first 19 competitions listed in the national rankings of college student academic competitions in China and has gradually become the largest academic competition in basic disciplines for universities and colleges across China and even one of the largest mathematical modeling contests in the world. The contest aims to motivate students to learn mathematics and improve their comprehensive competence in building mathematical models and solving real-world problems with information technology.

Mathematical modeling is a bridge connecting mathematics and real-world problems and one of the key abilities essential for modern scientific and technological workers. In the contest, each team who masters basic mathematical modeling thinking and methods was required to complete a scientific paper within 76 hours by reviewing relevant literature and studying related problem-solving methods and process. It is a good opportunity for the contestants to enhance their competencies in scientific research and innovation as well as their expertise and teamwork spirit. The winners said that participating in the contest is a valuable experience that will benefit them for life.

Drafted by Olivia（赖丽伟）/ International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office

Edited by International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office