The Information Technology- Shinas (ITS) Club, in collaboration with the Mathematics Section of the IT Department headed by Mr. Deo Joaquin organized Shinas College of Technology (ShCT) Math Genius 2018, on November 6, 2018 (Elimination round, online) and November 13, 2018 (Final round, oral), held at Room F-022, English Language Center (ELC) Building, ShCT.

The competition, which highlights the annual celebration of Oman Mathematics Day, challenges the students to show their understanding and skills on the basic principles and concepts of Mathematics through creativity, problem solving, abstract and critical thinking.

Out of 52 teams in the elimination round, only the top 10 teams moved up to the final round.

Over-all, engineering students dominated the competition.

Mahmood Mubarak Humaid Al-Breiki and Omar Mubarak Humaid Al-Breiki, both diploma students garnered 1^st place.

Diploma students Waad Khalid Hamdan Al-Fazari and Houda Rashid Musabah Maqbali won 2^nd place; while Khoula Salmeen Maqadam Al-Riisi and Sheikha Ali Ibrahim Al-Qadi bagged the 3^rd place.

Mr. Joaquin said, “This is the second time we conducted Math (team) competition among our students, and it’s one of our ways to motivate them to appreciate Mathematics more, to learn to work in a team, to work hard and be determined to reach new heights but never be ashamed to fail as long you learn from failure and continue with life.”

Mathematics lecturer Dr. Sudhakar Chaubey served as the quiz master in the final round.

At the end of the competition, IT Department Head Ms. Amina Al- Jabri awarded the certificates of recognition to the winners.