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GTF Co-Founder @patrick_gaule visited 🇫🇷 École Polytechnique and École Normale Supérieure to meet new Olympiad Scholars and partners.
Both universities have just launched GTF-supported scholarship programs, where several 2025 BIG Scholars are now beginning their studies in science and mathematics.
Both universities have just launched GTF-supported scholarship programs, where several 2025 BIG Scholars are now beginning their studies in science and mathematics.
November 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
GTF Co-Founder @patrick_gaule visited 🇫🇷 École Polytechnique and École Normale Supérieure to meet new Olympiad Scholars and partners.
Both universities have just launched GTF-supported scholarship programs, where several 2025 BIG Scholars are now beginning their studies in science and mathematics.
Both universities have just launched GTF-supported scholarship programs, where several 2025 BIG Scholars are now beginning their studies in science and mathematics.
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From competing in math Olympiads to lecturing in university classrooms, Yevheniia Frankevych 🇺🇦 #Ukraine has seen problem-solving from two sides.
From competing in math Olympiads to lecturing in university classrooms, Yevheniia Frankevych 🇺🇦 #Ukraine has seen problem-solving from two sides.
November 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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From competing in math Olympiads to lecturing in university classrooms, Yevheniia Frankevych 🇺🇦 #Ukraine has seen problem-solving from two sides.
From competing in math Olympiads to lecturing in university classrooms, Yevheniia Frankevych 🇺🇦 #Ukraine has seen problem-solving from two sides.
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Rushil Mathur 🇮🇳 #India didn’t just study math. He wrote a book on combinatorics to help younger students enjoy it. What began with Olympiad training turned into a mission to make problem-solving exciting for everyone.
Rushil Mathur 🇮🇳 #India didn’t just study math. He wrote a book on combinatorics to help younger students enjoy it. What began with Olympiad training turned into a mission to make problem-solving exciting for everyone.
October 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Rushil Mathur 🇮🇳 #India didn’t just study math. He wrote a book on combinatorics to help younger students enjoy it. What began with Olympiad training turned into a mission to make problem-solving exciting for everyone.
Rushil Mathur 🇮🇳 #India didn’t just study math. He wrote a book on combinatorics to help younger students enjoy it. What began with Olympiad training turned into a mission to make problem-solving exciting for everyone.
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Sometimes a missed opportunity changes everything.
When Cagan Yanmaz 🇹🇷 #Turkey didn’t qualify for the math team, he looked for something new and found a passion for informatics and computer science.
Sometimes a missed opportunity changes everything.
When Cagan Yanmaz 🇹🇷 #Turkey didn’t qualify for the math team, he looked for something new and found a passion for informatics and computer science.
October 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Sometimes a missed opportunity changes everything.
When Cagan Yanmaz 🇹🇷 #Turkey didn’t qualify for the math team, he looked for something new and found a passion for informatics and computer science.
Sometimes a missed opportunity changes everything.
When Cagan Yanmaz 🇹🇷 #Turkey didn’t qualify for the math team, he looked for something new and found a passion for informatics and computer science.
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Some people see logic as just rules.
Gabriel Najmias 🇨🇷 #CostaRica sees it as creativity — a way to outthink on the chessboard, debug a program, or win at fantasy football.
Some people see logic as just rules.
Gabriel Najmias 🇨🇷 #CostaRica sees it as creativity — a way to outthink on the chessboard, debug a program, or win at fantasy football.
October 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Some people see logic as just rules.
Gabriel Najmias 🇨🇷 #CostaRica sees it as creativity — a way to outthink on the chessboard, debug a program, or win at fantasy football.
Some people see logic as just rules.
Gabriel Najmias 🇨🇷 #CostaRica sees it as creativity — a way to outthink on the chessboard, debug a program, or win at fantasy football.
1/ Summer ≠ pause. Instead, some BIG Scholars used it as a launchpad—NYC research, ML summer schools, mentors, and new opportunities.
Featuring Sida Li from 🇬🇧#UK & Ervin Macic from 🇧🇦#BiH (featured in this week’s @economist.com!). 🧵
Featuring Sida Li from 🇬🇧#UK & Ervin Macic from 🇧🇦#BiH (featured in this week’s @economist.com!). 🧵
October 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
1/ Summer ≠ pause. Instead, some BIG Scholars used it as a launchpad—NYC research, ML summer schools, mentors, and new opportunities.
Featuring Sida Li from 🇬🇧#UK & Ervin Macic from 🇧🇦#BiH (featured in this week’s @economist.com!). 🧵
Featuring Sida Li from 🇬🇧#UK & Ervin Macic from 🇧🇦#BiH (featured in this week’s @economist.com!). 🧵
2/ One pressing question: how do we spot & support more “superstar” talent? 🌟
STEM Olympiads are a powerful predictor, as GTF data shows. Yet many medalists never reach top universities—or underperform in their careers. Why? Cost.
STEM Olympiads are a powerful predictor, as GTF data shows. Yet many medalists never reach top universities—or underperform in their careers. Why? Cost.
September 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
2/ One pressing question: how do we spot & support more “superstar” talent? 🌟
STEM Olympiads are a powerful predictor, as GTF data shows. Yet many medalists never reach top universities—or underperform in their careers. Why? Cost.
STEM Olympiads are a powerful predictor, as GTF data shows. Yet many medalists never reach top universities—or underperform in their careers. Why? Cost.
1/ This week’s @economist.com cover (Asia edition):
👉 “Individuals can shift the frontier for everyone.” But how many future Einsteins are being lost—simply because of where they’re born?
But how many future Einsteins are being lost—simply because of where they’re born? 🧵
👉 “Individuals can shift the frontier for everyone.” But how many future Einsteins are being lost—simply because of where they’re born?
But how many future Einsteins are being lost—simply because of where they’re born? 🧵
September 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
1/ This week’s @economist.com cover (Asia edition):
👉 “Individuals can shift the frontier for everyone.” But how many future Einsteins are being lost—simply because of where they’re born?
But how many future Einsteins are being lost—simply because of where they’re born? 🧵
👉 “Individuals can shift the frontier for everyone.” But how many future Einsteins are being lost—simply because of where they’re born?
But how many future Einsteins are being lost—simply because of where they’re born? 🧵
2/ One pressing question: how do we spot & support more “superstar” talent? 🌟
STEM Olympiads are a powerful predictor, as GTF data shows. Yet many medalists never reach top universities—or underperform in their careers. Why? Cost.
STEM Olympiads are a powerful predictor, as GTF data shows. Yet many medalists never reach top universities—or underperform in their careers. Why? Cost.
September 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
2/ One pressing question: how do we spot & support more “superstar” talent? 🌟
STEM Olympiads are a powerful predictor, as GTF data shows. Yet many medalists never reach top universities—or underperform in their careers. Why? Cost.
STEM Olympiads are a powerful predictor, as GTF data shows. Yet many medalists never reach top universities—or underperform in their careers. Why? Cost.
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Bilhana Kochloukova is a BIG Scholar from 🇧🇷 #Brazil who found her passion for math during high school. The pandemic gave her time to focus on competitions and explore her growing interest in unsolved problems, programming, and information theory.
Bilhana Kochloukova is a BIG Scholar from 🇧🇷 #Brazil who found her passion for math during high school. The pandemic gave her time to focus on competitions and explore her growing interest in unsolved problems, programming, and information theory.
September 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Bilhana Kochloukova is a BIG Scholar from 🇧🇷 #Brazil who found her passion for math during high school. The pandemic gave her time to focus on competitions and explore her growing interest in unsolved problems, programming, and information theory.
Bilhana Kochloukova is a BIG Scholar from 🇧🇷 #Brazil who found her passion for math during high school. The pandemic gave her time to focus on competitions and explore her growing interest in unsolved problems, programming, and information theory.
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Schools always work hard to support students who struggle. But what about talented students who find class too slow?
Without challenge, talented students risk disengagement. 🥱
Schools always work hard to support students who struggle. But what about talented students who find class too slow?
Without challenge, talented students risk disengagement. 🥱
September 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Schools always work hard to support students who struggle. But what about talented students who find class too slow?
Without challenge, talented students risk disengagement. 🥱
Schools always work hard to support students who struggle. But what about talented students who find class too slow?
Without challenge, talented students risk disengagement. 🥱
ICYMI: We joined the action in Bolivia 🇧🇴 at the 37th International Olympiad in Informatics #IOI2025. It was inspiring to see top young programmers take on challenges and connect with the Olympiad community.
📸 Highlights from #IOIBolivia below ⬇️
📸 Highlights from #IOIBolivia below ⬇️
August 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
ICYMI: We joined the action in Bolivia 🇧🇴 at the 37th International Olympiad in Informatics #IOI2025. It was inspiring to see top young programmers take on challenges and connect with the Olympiad community.
📸 Highlights from #IOIBolivia below ⬇️
📸 Highlights from #IOIBolivia below ⬇️
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Meet. Extend. Connect. GTF in 🇦🇲 #Armenia. Our visit focused on reaching talent across the country and strengthening connections among STEM and olympiad institutions. Here’s what we learned ⬇️
Meet. Extend. Connect. GTF in 🇦🇲 #Armenia. Our visit focused on reaching talent across the country and strengthening connections among STEM and olympiad institutions. Here’s what we learned ⬇️
August 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Meet. Extend. Connect. GTF in 🇦🇲 #Armenia. Our visit focused on reaching talent across the country and strengthening connections among STEM and olympiad institutions. Here’s what we learned ⬇️
Meet. Extend. Connect. GTF in 🇦🇲 #Armenia. Our visit focused on reaching talent across the country and strengthening connections among STEM and olympiad institutions. Here’s what we learned ⬇️
⏰ Final Call
Apply for the 2025 GTF STEM Talent Fellowships.
Projects may include:
👉 Math Olympiad problems
👉 Math circles
👉 Olympiad support
👉 Or another idea to grow STEM talent
Paid. Open to all. ⬇️
www.globtalent.org/activities/f...
Apply for the 2025 GTF STEM Talent Fellowships.
Projects may include:
👉 Math Olympiad problems
👉 Math circles
👉 Olympiad support
👉 Or another idea to grow STEM talent
Paid. Open to all. ⬇️
www.globtalent.org/activities/f...
August 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
⏰ Final Call
Apply for the 2025 GTF STEM Talent Fellowships.
Projects may include:
👉 Math Olympiad problems
👉 Math circles
👉 Olympiad support
👉 Or another idea to grow STEM talent
Paid. Open to all. ⬇️
www.globtalent.org/activities/f...
Apply for the 2025 GTF STEM Talent Fellowships.
Projects may include:
👉 Math Olympiad problems
👉 Math circles
👉 Olympiad support
👉 Or another idea to grow STEM talent
Paid. Open to all. ⬇️
www.globtalent.org/activities/f...
🌟 #IPhO2025 wrapped! 94 teams from 85 countries took part in solving real-life problems in experimental & theoretical rounds. GTF met with 17 country leaders to grow our presence in the community.
Cheers to all attendees and the organizing team for an exceptional physics event.
Cheers to all attendees and the organizing team for an exceptional physics event.
July 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🌟 #IPhO2025 wrapped! 94 teams from 85 countries took part in solving real-life problems in experimental & theoretical rounds. GTF met with 17 country leaders to grow our presence in the community.
Cheers to all attendees and the organizing team for an exceptional physics event.
Cheers to all attendees and the organizing team for an exceptional physics event.
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For Dmitrii Galatenko, a BIG Scholar from 🇩🇪 #Germany and a 🥈IMO 2022 Silver medalist, math is about discovery, curiosity, and meaningful exploration.
He’s driven by the challenge of exploring new mathematical worlds and hopes to make a meaningful impact.
For Dmitrii Galatenko, a BIG Scholar from 🇩🇪 #Germany and a 🥈IMO 2022 Silver medalist, math is about discovery, curiosity, and meaningful exploration.
He’s driven by the challenge of exploring new mathematical worlds and hopes to make a meaningful impact.
July 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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For Dmitrii Galatenko, a BIG Scholar from 🇩🇪 #Germany and a 🥈IMO 2022 Silver medalist, math is about discovery, curiosity, and meaningful exploration.
He’s driven by the challenge of exploring new mathematical worlds and hopes to make a meaningful impact.
For Dmitrii Galatenko, a BIG Scholar from 🇩🇪 #Germany and a 🥈IMO 2022 Silver medalist, math is about discovery, curiosity, and meaningful exploration.
He’s driven by the challenge of exploring new mathematical worlds and hopes to make a meaningful impact.
As #IMO2025 wraps up in #Australia 🇦🇺! GTF congratulates all participants. Your talent is inspiring.
👏 Special kudos to GTF-supported teams from #Mongolia 🇲🇳, #Mexico 🇲🇽, #Costa Rica 🇨🇷, #Bulgaria 🇧🇬, #Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬, & #Rwanda 🇷🇼
📍 Next #IMO2026 in #China 🇨🇳!
👏 Special kudos to GTF-supported teams from #Mongolia 🇲🇳, #Mexico 🇲🇽, #Costa Rica 🇨🇷, #Bulgaria 🇧🇬, #Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬, & #Rwanda 🇷🇼
📍 Next #IMO2026 in #China 🇨🇳!
July 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
As #IMO2025 wraps up in #Australia 🇦🇺! GTF congratulates all participants. Your talent is inspiring.
👏 Special kudos to GTF-supported teams from #Mongolia 🇲🇳, #Mexico 🇲🇽, #Costa Rica 🇨🇷, #Bulgaria 🇧🇬, #Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬, & #Rwanda 🇷🇼
📍 Next #IMO2026 in #China 🇨🇳!
👏 Special kudos to GTF-supported teams from #Mongolia 🇲🇳, #Mexico 🇲🇽, #Costa Rica 🇨🇷, #Bulgaria 🇧🇬, #Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬, & #Rwanda 🇷🇼
📍 Next #IMO2026 in #China 🇨🇳!
👏Congratulations to all #IMO2025 contestants on completing the challenging exam days. Now, enjoy some well-deserved leisure time🌴.
Meanwhile, team leaders and coordinators begin the intense work of coordination and scoring. Wishing them clear minds and productive discussions ahead.
Meanwhile, team leaders and coordinators begin the intense work of coordination and scoring. Wishing them clear minds and productive discussions ahead.
July 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
👏Congratulations to all #IMO2025 contestants on completing the challenging exam days. Now, enjoy some well-deserved leisure time🌴.
Meanwhile, team leaders and coordinators begin the intense work of coordination and scoring. Wishing them clear minds and productive discussions ahead.
Meanwhile, team leaders and coordinators begin the intense work of coordination and scoring. Wishing them clear minds and productive discussions ahead.
The #IMO2025 is underway in #Australia 🇦🇺! Young minds from 100+ countries are competing in the largest math contest for high schoolers.
Medaling at high-level competitions is one of the best predictors of who will advance the knowledge frontier.
GTF wishes all good luck!
Medaling at high-level competitions is one of the best predictors of who will advance the knowledge frontier.
GTF wishes all good luck!
July 16, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The #IMO2025 is underway in #Australia 🇦🇺! Young minds from 100+ countries are competing in the largest math contest for high schoolers.
Medaling at high-level competitions is one of the best predictors of who will advance the knowledge frontier.
GTF wishes all good luck!
Medaling at high-level competitions is one of the best predictors of who will advance the knowledge frontier.
GTF wishes all good luck!
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Emina Hasanbegović 🇧🇦 #BosniaAndHerzegovina dreams of contributing something of her own to the field she loves.
She sees herself as a future number theory researcher. Currently studying math at @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, she’s learning from diverse perspectives.
Emina Hasanbegović 🇧🇦 #BosniaAndHerzegovina dreams of contributing something of her own to the field she loves.
She sees herself as a future number theory researcher. Currently studying math at @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, she’s learning from diverse perspectives.
July 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Emina Hasanbegović 🇧🇦 #BosniaAndHerzegovina dreams of contributing something of her own to the field she loves.
She sees herself as a future number theory researcher. Currently studying math at @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, she’s learning from diverse perspectives.
Emina Hasanbegović 🇧🇦 #BosniaAndHerzegovina dreams of contributing something of her own to the field she loves.
She sees herself as a future number theory researcher. Currently studying math at @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, she’s learning from diverse perspectives.
🔄 Reminder to Apply
Have a clear, feasible idea that supports STEM talent? Apply for a 2025 GTF STEM Talent Fellowship.
Paid opportunity. 3–12 month projects. Open to all ages and countries.
Apply now ⬇️
www.globtalent.org/activities/f...
Have a clear, feasible idea that supports STEM talent? Apply for a 2025 GTF STEM Talent Fellowship.
Paid opportunity. 3–12 month projects. Open to all ages and countries.
Apply now ⬇️
www.globtalent.org/activities/f...
July 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🔄 Reminder to Apply
Have a clear, feasible idea that supports STEM talent? Apply for a 2025 GTF STEM Talent Fellowship.
Paid opportunity. 3–12 month projects. Open to all ages and countries.
Apply now ⬇️
www.globtalent.org/activities/f...
Have a clear, feasible idea that supports STEM talent? Apply for a 2025 GTF STEM Talent Fellowship.
Paid opportunity. 3–12 month projects. Open to all ages and countries.
Apply now ⬇️
www.globtalent.org/activities/f...
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🤔How does GTF define talent?
The capacity to solve novel problems efficiently in a person’s late teenage years.
🤔How does GTF define talent?
The capacity to solve novel problems efficiently in a person’s late teenage years.
July 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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🤔How does GTF define talent?
The capacity to solve novel problems efficiently in a person’s late teenage years.
🤔How does GTF define talent?
The capacity to solve novel problems efficiently in a person’s late teenage years.