Dr. Christine Choi, Secretary for Education of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (left), and Professor Richard Schoen, 2017 Wolf Prize Laureate in Mathematics and Chair of the 2023 HLMA Scientific Committee (right) with the 2023 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards Gold Award winners Kyan Ka Hin Cheung and Ethan Jon Yi Soh from Harrow International School Hong Kong. Their research title is “On the Properties of the Semigroup Generated by the RL Fractional Integral”

The Hon John KC LEE, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region said, "Throughout the past two decades, the Hang Lung Mathematics Awards have been one of the most influential mathematics competitions for secondary school students in Hong Kong. The Awards contributed significantly to fostering a conducive learning environment for our students, encouraging them to embrace the beauty, and the power, of mathematics and science. I express my warmest congratulations to all awardees who have all come along the intellectual path to manifest your creativity, perseverance, and flexibility of mind. Your talents are not just meant for personal gain, but also for the betterment of humanity and the world."

(From left) Mr. Adriel Chan, Vice Chair of Hang Lung Properties, hosts a Fireside Chat featuring Ms. Ewina Pun, 2012 HLMA winner and doctoral candidate at Brown University, and Dr. Owen H. Ko, 2004 HLMA winner and Assistant Dean (Research), Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, on the theme “Unleashing Possibilities in Neuroscience and Neural Engineering with Mathematics”

Professor Nancy Ip, President of HKUST, said, "HKUST is proud to partner with Hang Lung Properties to co-organize the Hang Lung Mathematics Awards since 2021. Together, we have fostered a community of budding talents and provided them with rigorous mathematical training. Our aim is to equip the next generation with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing them to lead with foresight and creativity. With joint efforts, we are fulfilling our vision to transform Hong Kong into a global hub for innovation and technology."

Professor Richard Schoen, 2017 Wolf Prize Laureate in Mathematics and Chair of the 2023 HLMA Scientific Committee, expressed his appreciation for the high standard of the research reports submitted by the participants. "The Scientific Committee would like to congratulate the student participants in this year's competition for the high quality of their work and presentations. Whether you were a prize winner or not, we appreciate the creative effort that went into the choice of projects and the approaches to their solution. The hard work required to complete them was noteworthy. We salute your efforts! We also acknowledge the preliminary evaluations done by a number of mathematicians around the world whose work was essential for us to arrive at the top 15 projects that were presented to us. Finally, we acknowledge the generous support of Hang Lung Properties which made the competition possible. What a unique way to contribute to the educational system of Hong Kong!"

A photo of the winning teams of the 2023 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards with Dr. Christine Choi, Secretary for Education of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr. Ronnie C. Chan, Chair; Mr. Adriel Chan, Vice Chair, and Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Hang Lung Properties; Professor Yike Guo, Provost of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; 2023 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards Scientific Committee Chair, Professor Richard Schoen, 2017 Wolf Prize Laureate in Mathematics, and members of Scientific Committee, Steering Committee, Executive Committee, and Screening Panel

The 2023 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards attracted the participation of over 70 teams from close to 50 secondary schools in Hong Kong. Under the supervision of a teacher, each team decided on a mathematics topic, designed and conducted research, and submitted a research report. A total of 15 teams were selected to enter the final Oral Defense stage, where a Scientific Committee comprising internationally renowned scholars and educators evaluated the research reports following a rigorous, multi-step review process. The teams selected to continue to the final round were invited to attend an Oral Defense where they presented their research in front of the Scientific Committee.

This year marks the 20^th year of the Hang Lung Mathematics Awards, a prestigious biennial competition founded in 2004. HLMA inspires secondary school students to explore beyond boundaries and fulfill their creative potential in mathematics and science. It promotes excellence and passion, and showcases Hong Kong students on the global stage. Throughout its illustrious history of 10 editions, 2,600 students from over 200 schools have participated, submitting more than 460 innovative research reports. For each competition, Hang Lung Properties donates HK$2.5 million. HK$1 million is allocated as prize money with the remainder supporting HKUST to provide vital initiatives including academic consultation, assessment, administration, and educational outreach activities to inspire more students. HKUST also offers scholarships for teachers nominated by the winning schools to further their studies through the Master of Science Program in Mathematics for Educators. Over the long term, the HLMA has had profound influence in cultivating young mathematical talent, with many past winners graduating from top universities worldwide and now contributing significantly to society through work in academia and professional fields. The Awards play an important role in recognizing and fostering a love of mathematical inquiry that lasts far beyond secondary school.

For a detailed list of winners of the 2023 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards, please refer to the attachment.

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List of Winners of the 2023 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards

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References

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