Ericsson Ye wins NZ Physics and Mathematics Competition
08 Aug 2024
Year 11 student Ericsson Ye has topped the South Island in the New Zealand Physics and Mathematics Competition, winning the junior division, while Year 12 student Max Hao has finished 3rd overall in the senior section.
A demanding academic competition of Physics and Mathematics knowledge and skills, only the top 1% of students nationwide qualify for the finals. The high-level competition challenges students to use their ability to tackle a range of problems based on physical and mathematical theory. Hundreds of students from more 100 schools vie for finals spots, with the competition aiming to motivate budding physicists, mathematicians, computer scientists, and engineers.
South Island senior division 鈥� 3rd overall 鈥� Max Hao
Certificate of Achievement Excellence
Ryan Gu
Lester Lai
Angus Whitteker
South Island junior division 鈥� 1st overall 鈥� Ericsson Ye
Certificate of Achievement Excellence
Bill Li
Sean Ma
Patrick Newton
JJ Wada
