Open to students in grades 5-12, the PNM-UNM Statewide High School Mathematical Contest aims to promote mathematics education in New Mexico. The contest features two rounds: an online preliminary exam and an in-person final round at the University of New Mexico. Finalists not only compete in a challenging written exam but also attend a presentation by a distinguished mathematician or statistician. Each year, 700 to 1,200 students across the state participate, showcasing their problem-solving skills and mathematical ingenuity.
This year, 12 Academy students received recognition:
- Iris Huang ’30 – Grade 7 1st place, overall honorable mention
- Leo Luan ’30 – Grade 7 honorable mention
- Keith Lee ’29 – Grade 8 2nd place, overall honorable mention
- Susheer Paladugu ’29 – Grade 8 4th place, overall honorable mention
- Mark Goldman ’29 – Grade 8 honorable mention
- Arjun Grandhe ’27 – Grade 10 3rd place, overall 5th place
- Harrison Schiek ’26 – Grade 11 2nd place, overall 4th place
- Aarush Tutiki ’26 – Grade 11 5th place, overall honorable mention
- Gavin Mitchell ’26 – Grade 11 honorable mention, overall honorable mention
- Dhruv Grandhe ’25 – Grade 12 3rd place, overall honorable mention
- Akilan Sankaran ’25 – Grade 12 4th place, overall honorable mention
- Jack Yu ’25 – Grade 12 5th place, overall honorable mention
