About Columbus Math Competition
Our Mission
Columbus Math Competition emerged from a critical observation of the current state of mathematics education in America. While our national curriculum often focuses on standardized testing and rote memorization, we recognize the urgent need for a more dynamic, challenging, and engaging approach to mathematical thinking.
The United States continues to lag behind in international mathematics rankings, with particularly concerning gaps in problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. This gap not only affects our students' academic performance but also threatens our future innovation capacity in STEM fields.
Our competition is designed to address these systemic issues by providing a rigorous, yet engaging platform that encourages students to think beyond traditional classroom boundaries. We believe that early exposure to advanced problem-solving techniques is crucial for developing the kind of mathematical intuition and creativity that drives innovation in science, technology, and engineering.
Advisory Board
Chengming Liao
Senior Manager at Meta
An International Champion of RoboCup with a long-standing passion for education reform. Chengming brings his technical expertise and vision for innovative STEM education to help shape our competition's direction and impact.
Tianyi Lin
Assistant Professor at Columbia University
Drawing from his experience with first-year university students, Tianyi identifies critical gaps in pre-collegiate mathematics education. He contributes to our curriculum design, ensuring it bridges these gaps while preparing students for advanced academic challenges.
Get in Touch
For questions or coach account creation requests, please contact us.
Note: Due to technical limitations, we currently only accept coach inquiries from within the United States.