RBS Wins First Prize in 2012 Mathematical Contest in Modeling

　　The 2012 Mathematical Contest in Modeling was held globally from February 9 to 12. During the four-day competition, the three-member team from RBS (Zhang Qi, Huo Xueyuan and Yin Gangding) collaborated on a 20-page research paper and won first prize (Meritorious Winner).

　　Begun in America in 1985, the Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM for short) is the earliest international mathematical contest in modeling. Its purpose is to encourage solutions to practical problems by means of mathematical modeling. The competitors need excellent qualifications in mathematics, computers and written English communication. Each year, the contest attracts large number of talented participants from around the world. In 2012, there were 5026 teams from America, China, Canada, Britain and Germany amongst others who participated.

COMAP (the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications, MCM sponsor)
Official Homepage:
http://www.comap.com/index.html

2012 MCM Results: http://www.comap.com/undergraduate/contests/mcm/contests/2012/results/2012_MCM_Problem_A_Results.pdf