Brooklyn Tech Hosts Third Annual Invitational Mathematics Competition as Part of Future World Vision Algebra Initiative
Brooklyn Tech Hosts Third Annual Invitational Mathematics Competition as Part of
Future World Vision Algebra Initiative
Brooklyn Tech Hosts Third Annual Invitational Mathematics Competition as Part of
Future World Vision Algebra Initiative
The BTIMC planning committee included more than 25 BTHS Mu AlphaTheta members. Chapter members who could not attend the event on March 29 contributed competition questions across several question-writing sessions that took place after school. Their meticulous work led to a uniquely professional and sophisticated program.
A Day of Challenge, Collaboration, and Innovation
The event opened with a welcoming address before students began the individual round, tackling multiple‑choice questions modeled after the analytical demands of the SHSAT.
After the first round, participants headed to the cafeteria for two interactive presentations. One presentation was hosted by Brooklyn Tech’s FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Team. Team members introduced the fundamentals of FTC robotics, demonstrated their competition robot, and explained the engineering and programming concepts behind its design. Students watched the robot in action and engaged with team members about the build and competition process.
In the other presentation, students explored hands‑on coding practice with TI Innovator Rovers, programming robotic vehicles using TI‑84 calculators—an activity that blended logic, creativity, and real‑time problem‑solving.
Team Round and Awards Ceremony
Following lunch, students returned for the team round, collaborating with their schoolmates to solve free-response problems. As students worked through challenging questions together, strong teamwork was evident.
The day concluded with an address from Dr. Mathew Mandery ’61, Chief Educational Officer and Co-Founder of the Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation, who emphasized the importance of the FWV Algebra Initiative and the Foundation’s commitment to preparing young learners for future STEM pathways.
Special thanks go to Mu Alpha Theta chapter co‑presidents Alisa Gordon ’26 and Kenneth Romero ’26, the club’s advisor Mr. Doug Shuman, and BTHS Assistant Principal of Mathematics Mr. Daniel Amato for leading the effort to present the middle school students a great experience. Further, none of this could have been accomplished without the coordination of Mr. John Wolfe, the program’s Algebra Initiative Coordinator. Additional thanks and high regard are reiterated for Mu Alpha Theta President, Kenneth Romero. Kenneth served the Future World Vision math initiative all year long. Working with Mr. Wolfe, Kenneth supported each of the math meets in addition to the BTIMC.
Alisa, Kenneth, and Mr. Shuman then announced the top‑scoring individuals and presented awards to the winners. A standout moment came when IS 318 earned a perfect score on the team round—an exceptional achievement that drew enthusiastic applause.
Strengthening the Pipeline to STEM Excellence
Through the Future World Vision Algebra Initiative, the BTIMC continues to serve as a model STEM-focused high school outreach program, strengthening algebra foundations and introducing consortium middle school students to the rigor, creativity, and collaborative spirit that define Brooklyn Tech. Events like this deepen the connection between the school, its corporate sponsors, and the school’s alumni community while inspiring future Technites to pursue excellence in mathematics, engineering, and beyond.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) in partnership with the City Council.
BTHS Mu Alpha Theta member Ming Ying Zhou contributed portions of this article.
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The Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation's Future World Vision STEM Pathways Program introduces middle school students from our eight consortium middle school partners to the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and math. By working collaboratively with our Brooklyn middle schools, we hope to encourage their students to consider STEM high schools and careers. Our goal is to serve as a model for other high schools in the country, and to actualize this shared vision for our world’s future.
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