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Edmond Life and Leisure - May 22, 2025
Edmond students excel in annual Integration Bee
Two students from Edmond earned top honors at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics’ (OSSM) annual Integration Bee, held Wednesday, April 30, on the OSSM campus. Junior Pranav Domakonda, a resident of Edmond, claimed the title of 2025 OSSM Grand Integrator, while fellow junior took runner-up, marking a standout performance by the Edmond math duo.
The event brought together 44 high-achieving math students for an evening of challenging integrals, fast-paced buzzer rounds, and deep mathematical reasoning.
Now in its third year, the Integration Bee continues to grow in both size and reputation under the direction of OSSM Mathematics faculty member Clint Givens, Ph.D.
“The impressive finish by Pranav Domakonda and Aarush Abrol reflects not only their individual talent but also the strength of mathematical achievement in the Edmond community,” said Tony Cornforth, President of OSSM. “As the Integration Bee continues to grow and welcome students from across the state, OSSM remains a hub for highlevel academic competition and excellence.”
This year also marked the first time students from beyond OSSM’s main campus joined the competition. A virtual student from Muldrow and three students from the OSSM Tahlequah Regional
Center, accompanied by their instructor Gil Brown, stepped up to the challenge.
Participants began the evening in collaborative teams before advancing to individual rounds and one-on-one matchups.
Over 2.5 hours of competition, students solved dozens of integrals using techniques such as u-substitution, integration by parts, and partial fractions.
About OSSM
Nationally ranked as a top public high school in the United States, OSSM provides a college-level, academically advanced curriculum to juniors and seniors across the state. For more information, visit www.ossm.edu or call (405) 521-6436.
