The results of the 2026 Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM/ICM) were officially announced on May 9, 2026. FIE Undergraduate students Zhao Yanqing and Li Jiehao received the Honorable Mention (H Award) in the Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM) among 1,835 teams in Problem D (operations research/network science), under the guidance of Assistant Professor Ren Xiaolei of the School of Computer Science and Engineering. This marks the first time MUST students have received an award in the ICM track, demonstrating the strong overall capabilities of MUST undergraduates in interdisciplinary modeling, data analysis, academic writing, and teamwork.
(From left) Zhao Yanqing, Assistant Professor Ren Xiaolei, and Li Jiehao
At the same time, FIE students Guo Haoxuan, Si Yunhao, and Wang Chaoran, received the Honorable Mention (H Award) in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) among 13,185 teams in Problem C (data insights), under the guidance of Assistant Professor Lan Ting from the School of Computer Science and Engineering.
(From left) Assistant Professor Lan Ting, Guo Haoxuan, Si Yunhao, and Wang Chaoran
The competition is organized by the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP) and is one of the most prestigious international mathematical modeling contests for undergraduates worldwide. It consists of the Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) and the Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM). This year’s event attracted 32,213 teams and a total 93,977 students from 28 countries and regions across six challenges. The contest was held from January 29 to February 2, 2026 (U.S. Eastern Time), requiring participating teams to complete problem analysis, model construction, data processing, result validation, and full English research paper writing within 96 hours, all centered on open-ended real-world problems.
FIE has long encouraged students to participate in high-level international academic competitions, with a strong emphasis on cultivating research mindset, engineering practice abilities, interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, and academic English communication. Looking ahead, the University and Faculty will continue to support students in participating in international competitions and research training, promote the deep integration of classroom learning with practical innovation, and help students broaden their international horizons, and enhance their overall competitiveness.
