“Mathematics in Climate Change Solutions”

1. The Singapore Mathematical Society is excited to announce our annual essay writing competition. As part of the Series in the Application of Mathematics, this competition seeks to ignite students’ curiosity by encouraging them to explore the diverse applications of mathematics in everyday life and its critical role in addressing real-world challenges. This year, we are thrilled to announce the theme: “Mathematics in Climate Change Solutions”, which underscores the pivotal role of mathematics in understanding, mitigating, and addressing the impacts of climate change.
2. Mathematics equips us with the tools to model intricate systems, analyze environmental data, and optimize resource allocation. From forecasting climate patterns using differential equations to designing efficient renewable energy grids through optimization algorithms, mathematics enables informed decision-making to safeguard our planet.
3. Students are encouraged to explore diverse topics, such as carbon emissions modeling, climate risk assessment, and the application of machine learning in analyzing global temperature trends. Beyond its technical applications, the theme invites students to consider how mathematical insights can drive sustainability initiatives, shape policy-making, and foster innovative solutions for a greener future. Through this competition, participants will delve into the application of mathematical concepts—including differential equations, optimization, probability, statistics, machine learning, linear algebra, numerical methods, and chaos theory—to tackle pressing environmental challenges. By engaging in this endeavor, students will develop a deeper appreciation for the transformative power of mathematics in addressing one of humanity’s most urgent crises.

Category A

1st Prize : SMSEC25019 – Air Turbulence and the Navier-Stokes Equations, NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, Chen Chuxuan Ethan and Lee Jia-En Elias

2nd Prize : SMSEC25050 – Mathematical Optimisation for Smart Cities & Urban Cooling, Hwa Chong Institution, Tan Jingkai

3rd Prize : SMSEC25045 – Deconstructing Climate Change with Mathematics, Tanjong Katong Secondary School, Atharva Saxena

Category B

1st Prize : SMSEC25006 – Lagrange Multipliers in the Optimisation of Carbon Emissions in Singapore,  Hwa Chong Institution, Kevin Tan Yongzhi, Ng Toh Lok, Peter Paul and Hou Yian

2nd Prize : SMSEC25026 – The Butterfly in the Storm: Chaos Theory and the Unpredictable Future of Climate, NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, Anya Malik and Varshini Arunachalam

3rd Prize : SMSEC25030 – The Role of Mathematics in Climate Change Modelling and Prevention, NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, Karthik Bhargav Narayanan

Honorable Mention: SMSEC25000 – “Chasing Carbon”, Hwa Chong Institution, Reuben Seah Woei Shiun, Ng Kang Jun and Zhao Zilin Wesley

Honorable Mention: SMSEC25029 – A Diffusion Model of Spread of a Green Technology within a Population, NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, Liu Chuning and Chen Zhuoyi

Category C

1st Prize : SMSEC25080 – By Applying a Game Theory Model to Climate Change Policies, How Can We Compare the Nash Equilibrium with a Socially Optimal Outcome?, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Yoon Sae Young and Zhang Yu Xuan Matthew

2nd Prize : SMSEC25041 – Predicting The Chaos Of Nature, National Junior College, Tan Min Hean and Lee Jun Le, Duncan

3rd Prize : SMSEC25072 – Economics, Science, and Mathematics in Climate Change Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs), Raffles Institution, Chan Shun Hang Isaac

Honorable Mention: SMSEC25040 – The Mathematics in Predicting the Rise of Sea Levels through Global Temperatures, National Junior College, Jordan Tew Qi Hui and Sadhvigha Sudershan

Honorable Mention: SMSEC25047 – Modelling Carbon Emissions in the Transition to Sustainable Private Transportation, Anglo-Chinese Junior College, Sueyoshi Takeru, Lau Cheng Xun and Chua Ming Jun

Honorable Mention: SMSEC25057 – The Numbers Behind Cool Coatings: A Future Climate Saviour, Eunoia Junior College, Soh Jun Heng and Zhu Mingqi

Honorable Mention: SMSEC25071 – Statistical Approach in Prediction of CO₂ Emissions for Effective Localised Abatement of Carbon Emissions, Tampines Meridian Junior College, Loh Tian Fa and Tan Jin Yi