FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 27, 2026
Washington, DC
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is pleased to announce that it has selected the teams that will represent the United States at the 2026 Romanian Master of Mathematics (RMM) and the 2026 European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO).
Selection of the US teams for both RMM and EGMO begins each fall with the MAA American Mathematics Competitions (AMC). Students who distinguish themselves on the AMC advance through a sequence of invitational examinations designed to assess advanced mathematical problem-solving ability.
Students who continue to excel may be invited to the Mathematical Olympiad Program (MOP), a rigorous summer training program focused on advanced mathematics. Following MOP, students complete additional evaluations, from which the final teams representing the United States at international competitions are selected.
Romanian Master of Mathematics
The Romanian Master of Mathematics (RMM) is a highly selective international high school mathematics competition that brings together top students from around the world to solve advanced problems and engage in mathematical exchange.
This year, the following students will travel to Bucharest in February to represent the United States at the RMM and compete for individual and team honors:
- Grant B., Illinois
- Jonathan Du, California
- Shihan Kanungo, California
- Hengrui Liang, California
- Liam Reddy, Utah
- Channing Yang, Texas
The 2026 competition marks the 17th offering of the Romanian Master of Mathematics. At the 2025 RMM, the US team earned five silver medals and one bronze medal.
European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad
The 15th annual European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) will be held in Bordeaux, France, in April. EGMO is an international mathematics competition designed for high school female students who pursue mathematics beyond the standard school curriculum. The competition aims to encourage participation in national and international mathematics contests and to expand opportunities for advanced mathematical development.
This year’s team is composed of the following students:
- Kailua Cheng, California
- Ekam Kaur, Texas
- Xinyi Li, Texas
- Catherine Xu, Iowa
The United States has participated in EGMO since its inception in 2012. At EGMO 2025, the US team earned second place overall, with each team member receiving a gold medal for individual performance.
About MAA
The Mathematical Association of America is the world’s largest community of mathematicians, students, and enthusiasts. We accelerate the understanding of our world through mathematics because mathematics drives society and shapes our lives. Learn more at maa.org.