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The Western Mathematics Exposition Competition

What the trig is this?!

Welcome to the Western Mathematics Exposition (WeMaEx).
This is not your typical math test. We challenge high school students to team up (groups of 2-3) to explore math topics that go beyond the textbook.
You pick a theme. You pick a format (Video, Poster, or Artifact). You compete for medals and cash prizes at Western University.

Top Awards:

The top winner teams in each category will receive a $1,000 prize.

All placing teams (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) will also receive official WeMaEx Medals.

The Formats

Choose the medium that fits your style.

Poster

Design a visually stunning poster explaining your mathematical concept.

Goal: Visualize the data and the theory.
Judging: Based on the official rubric.

Video

Produce an engaging video that breaks down complex ideas into something fun to watch.

Goal: Teach and entertain.
Judging: Based on the official rubric.

Artifact (Makers' Category)

Build a physical object or 3D model representing a mathematical concept.

Goal: Make math tangible.
Judging: Live judging on April 25th (Math Fair style) in the presence of judges, peers, and mentors.

Teams & Mentors

The Team

Groups of 2-3 High School Students (grade 9 - 12).

Fee: $75 per team.
Note: Financial support is available! Contact the coordinator (aghorba@uwo.ca) if you need funding.*

The Mentor

Every team needs a guide.

Who can be a mentor? High school teachers, B.Ed candidates, or Senior Western Undergrads.
The Job: Help pick a topic, manage time, and keep the team on track. You handle the official submission.
Commitment: Approx. 7-10 hours total.

Registration

Find your team members and complete the registration. The registration fee for each team is $75. Financial support is available for those who need it—just contact the coordinator for more information.

Team Registration (Closed)

Mentor Registration (Closed)

Resources and Past Winners

Need inspiration? Check out how previous winners took home the gold.

Winners of 2026:

Winners of Poster Projects

Gold Medal Winning Poster:
- Title: The Legendary Locator: The math behid GPS
- School name: Sprit of Mathematics
- Mentor: Tanmay Grover
Silver Medal Winning Poster:
- Title: Shadows in Motion: Exploring the mathematics of light and time
- School Name: London Central and H.B. Beal Secondary School
- Mentor: Siwoo Kim
Bronze Medal Winning Poster:
- Title: The Climate Cooperation Paradox: why rational countries fail to save the planet
- School Name: London Central Secondary School
- Mentor: Tom Kenagy

Winners of Video Projects

Gold Medal Winning Video:
- Title: How bias distors epidemic models and the word of Dr. David Sackett
- School name: London Central Secondary School
- Mentor: Lucie Roman-Kiss
Silver Medal Winning Video:
- Title: How math models pandemics
- School Name: Al-Taqwa Academy
- Mentor: Arham Aziz
Bronze Medal Winning Video:
- Title: Matrix math in 3D rendering
- School Name: London Central Secondary School
- Mentor: Seongmin Park

Winner of the Mathematical Artifact Projects

After carefully reviewing all the submitted projects and considering all factors in this category, the organizing committee has decided to announce two top teams as the gold medal winners of this year competition in the artifact category.

Gold Medal Winning Mathematical Artifacts:
- Title: The Gravity Preceptron
- School name: Modether Teresa Catholic and London Central Secondary School
- Mentor: Bianca Li
Silver Medal Winning Mathematical Artifacts:
- Title: Automatic Abacus
- School name: Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School
- Mentor: Barham Dababneh

Winner of The Special Category (Canadian Mathematicians)

Gold Medal Winning Project:
- Title: Cracking the Beetle Code: How Mark A. Lewis and Calculus Helped Protect the Eastern Boreal Forest
- School Name: Catholic Central Highschool
- Mentor: Andrea Sproule