Port Jeff Middle Students Named LI Scholars of Mathematics

The Institute of Creative Problem Solving for Gifted and Talented Students at SUNY Old Westbury has named Port Jefferson Middle School students Mayu Takeuchi and Peggy Yin as Long Island Scholars of Mathematics.

The title allows them to participate in a free mathematical and science program through the institute.

Takeuchi and Yin are among 84 students across Long Island to receive the prestigious opportunity this year. To qualify, Takeuchi and Yin competed against 600 top-ranking students. Acceptance was granted on five criteria: nomination, school transcript, teacher recommendation, a statement written by the student and a rigorous entrance exam.

Both students will now spend 60 hours in class during the course of 20 Saturday mornings participating in the institute’s program, which covers topics including algebra, geometry, discrete math and number theory.

Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District