GIST College student won the gold medal prize at the National College Mathematics Competition

From left: Jonghyun Lim, Joo-hoon Kim, and Dong-ha Lee

□ Undergraduates at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST, President Seung Hyeon Moon) have achieved excellent results in the national college math competition.

□ The Korea Mathematical Society was hosted the 36th National College Mathematics Competition on November 18, 2017, and undergraduate Jonghyun Lim (physics major) won the gold prize while Joo-hoon Kim (physics major) and Dong-ha Lee (general studies) both won the silver prize.

∘ Every year, the National College Mathematics Competition is organized by the Mathematical Society and is divided into math majors and non-math majors. The three GIST students took part as non-math majors.

□ Nine universities competed in the second round of this year's competition, producing 28 award winners. GIST won three prizes, Seoul National University won ten prizes, and KAIST won seven prizes.

∘ Although the GIST College students are not math majors, they have been steadily improving their math skills as members of the mathematics club 'Pencil & Paper' at GIST, which is advised by Professor Hyunsuk Kang.

□ Professor Hyunsuk Kang, a professor of general education, said, "This is the result of the students' self-motivation in applying '3C 1P' (creativity, cooperation, communication ability, problem solving ability) at GIST College with their passion for mathematics."

□ The awards ceremony for the 36th National College Mathematics Competition will be held December 27, 2017.