On the afternoon of March 28th, at the invitation of the School of Digital Technology of Xiangtan Institute of Technology, Professor Zhang Gengrong, Vice Chairman of the Hunan Provincial Supercomputing Science Society, delivered a special lecture on "Mathematical Competitions and Postgraduate Entrance Exams" at Lecture Hall 5. More than three hundred teachers and students attended the lecture.

During the lecture, Professor Zhang Gengrong provided in-depth explanations on four aspects: the recent situation of postgraduate entrance exams, the history of mathematical competitions for college students, the relationship between competitions and postgraduate entrance exams, and how to prepare for both. Firstly, Professor Zhang summarized the postgraduate entrance exam situations for students with engineering backgrounds in recent years, emphasizing the importance of studying mathematics courses. Secondly, he traced and reviewed the competition conditions of mathematical competitions in each period, analyzing aspects such as participation scope, award proportions, and the impact of competitions. He particularly emphasized the positive role of mathematical competitions in the reform and construction of mathematics courses in higher education institutions.

Regarding the relationship between mathematical competitions and postgraduate entrance exams, Professor Zhang pointed out that participating in mathematical competitions can enhance students' mathematical logical thinking abilities and serve as a significant boost for postgraduate entrance exam interviews. The process of students participating in competitions involves the accumulation of problem-solving skills, reflected in the derivation and extension of problem-solving thinking. Using classic mathematical competition questions, typical exercises, and exam questions as references, he conducted practical demonstrations, guiding students to learn how to find the starting point of problem-solving thinking, summarize and record, and develop their own problem-solving styles.

This lecture deepened students' understanding of the connection between mathematical competitions and postgraduate entrance exam mathematics, while also enhancing students' interest in learning mathematics and their enthusiasm and confidence in participating in postgraduate entrance exams and competitions.