A STUDENT from Silliman University has advanced to the final round of the prestigious International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC) 2024.

Zayed Abukoya Mohamed, a first-year BS Physics student, successfully passed the Qualification Round in December 2024 and the Pre-Final Round in January 2025. He is now competing at the highest level of the competition.

His strong performance has earned him a spot as a Finalist in the global competition set for February 18, 2025.

The IYMC is an annual international contest that gathers young mathematicians from various countries to test their problem-solving skills and expand their mathematical knowledge. It is divided into three categories:

Junior (10th grade and below, under 16 years old)

Youth (11th to 13th grade, under 19 years old)

Senior (college level and above, 19 years old or older)

Mohamed has been coached throughout the competition by Dr. Rhea Rheem Muarip-Bolodo, chair of Silliman University’s College of Arts and Sciences – Mathematics Department.