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Alex Zhai

"I just think that math is kind of beautiful": A profile of Alex Zhai

No mention of the talented Class of 2008 is complete without Alex Zhai, gold medalist at the 2007 International Math Olympiad and current member of the U.S. Physics Team. But for all of the publicity he's received, how much do we really know about this modest, soft-spoken prodigy? Erika Belmont profiles this refreshingly laid-back genius.

The talented Mr. Zhai: A brief Q&A with Alex Zhai, mathematician extraordinaire

[AUDIO included] Senior Alex Zhai recently scored a perfect 150 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 exam, and he barely broke a sweat. This is par for the course for Uni's resident math prodigy, who has represented the United States twice at the International Mathematical Olympiad. The Gargoyle catches up with Alex to get his reaction to the AMC results and find out his thoughts about a possible third IMO appearance.
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