About

CMIMC 2026 will happen at Carnegie Mellon University on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The contest is open to all high school students and grades below.

Teams of up to 6 contestants participate in individual and team rounds (Individual registrants will be merged into teams on competition day). Contestants are also invited to participate in fun mini-events Friday night, the day before competition.

For more information on contest format, check out Format. For the schedule, check out Schedule.

Waiver

All contestants and coaches must fill out this waiver, which includes:

• Release form for minors (under 18 years old)

• Release form for adults (18 years and older)

Waivers are submitted using the registration confirmation form.

Friday Mini-Event Panel

We will have the following professors give a panel on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00-5:00 PM for all competitors and coaches. Arranged from top to bottom, then left to right

Po-Shen Loh: A professor of Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University and an internationally recognized math educator and coach.

David Offner: A professor of Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University and the Director of Undergraduate Studies for Mathematical Sciences

Prasad Tetali: A professor of Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University and the Department Head of Mathematical Sciences

John Mackey: A professor of Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University and Advisor for first and second year undergraduates

Irina Gheorghiciuc: A professor of Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University and Director of Undergraduate Resarch in Mathematical Sciences. Guest speaker at CMWMC 2025!

Clinton Conley: A professor of Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University and the Director of Graduate Studies for Mathematical Sciences

Tom Cortina: A professor of Computer Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs for the School of Computer Science

Veronica Peet: Assistant Dean for the Undergraduate Experience in the School of Computer Science