Who Will You Nominate For 2015 Ten Outstanding Young Mathematician?

Typical conversation before quarter exam:

Mommy: Anong exam ninyo bukas?
Kids: MATH
Mommy: Nag- aral na ba kayo?
Kids: no need

And they would bring me Math test papers with great scores, not perfect, but with 3 or less mistakes. They got that from their dad.. the beauty genes from moi. So far, two of my boys are MTAP participants. And if there is one thing that I want for them (academics wise), that is to excel in Math.

So when I got an invite for the launching of the very first search for the TEN OUTSTANDING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS (TOYM) from National Capital Region, I have to go! But husband just came home from a week out of the country trip… so I didn’t go but you know, news as good as this should be posted.

The search for 2015 TEN OUTSTANDING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS (TOYM) NCR is presented by SHARP Calculators in partnership with Department of Education-National Capital Region (DepEd-NCR), Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), Mathematics Trainers’ Guild Philippines (MTG), Mathematical Society of the Philippines (MSP), Philippine Council of Mathematics Educators, Inc. (MathTEd).

Lucero Ong AVP Collins, Ruby Cristobal Div Chief Science and Technology Manpower Educ Research and Promotion-DOST and Julie Lim Vice President Collins Internationl Inc (distributor of Sharp Calculators)

“With TOYM Awards, Sharp Calculators aims to foster the academic excellence of the Filipino Youth in Math as we recognize their extraordinary math skills to motivate them further in becoming the future think tanks of this country. We also hope to raise the status of mathematics in society — to stimulate the interest of the students, the academic and the general public to the significance of Math in the development of the society,” said Collins International Trading Corporation’s Assistant Vice President Mr. Lucero Ong.

How to nominate?

Open to all public and private high school students in the National Capital Region who have completed at least two years of high school. They must be Filipino citizen either naturalized or born.
Nominee must be among the Top 3 students in math as certified by the school principal.
The award will be based primarily on the nominee’s performance on national and international competition. These competitions must be recognized by the Department of Education or Department of Science and Technology.
Presentations or publications of original work in mathematics are desirable.
Students who contribute to the promotion of Mathematics and show leadership skills are desirable. Good moral character will be considered

All nominees will undergo a pre-screening process by pre-screening committee. On the basis of a nominee’s performance in mathematics competitions and their research and publications, 20 nominees will be selected for an interview by a panel of judges. Interview questions may be based on the nominee’s involvement in activities that promote mathematics, as indicated in (1) the recommendation from the school principal/mathematics head, (2) the nominee’s essay, and (3) other information submitted.

The TOYM awardees will be the first batch of Sharp Calculators’ Youth Ambassadors that will inspire and encourage the Filipino youth to strive and achieve academic excellence through school tours and mathematics symposiums. They will be receiving plaque of excellence, cash prizes and gifts from Sharp Calculators and sponsors.

The deadline for nominations will be on January 5, 2015, with the awarding ceremonies scheduled on February 2015.

Nomination kits are now available at selected National Book Store Branches in National Capital Region or can be downloaded through www.sharpminds.ph For more information please contact Sharp Calculators at 681-6161/646-2867 and look for Ms. Mary Rose Rocha or Ms. Clara Camille Ocampo.

So, who will you nominate as one of the 2015 Ten Outstanding Young Mathematician?