About

Hi! I am Aren Emrikian and I am the founder of Kids Inspire Kids Math Circle. I love interesting math problems and hope to inspire you to love mathematics too!

I am looking forward to sharing engaging math problems with you. As we solve these interesting problems, you will develop skills to solve harder and more challenging problems.

I am a rising junior at New Trier High School. I successfully completed Multivariable Calculus in 10th grade and will be studying differential equations through SOHS.

This summer, I will be attending Ross Mathematics Program for 6 weeks in IN.

I have been fascinated by math since elementary school and discovered my passion shortly after attending Epsilon math camp. I have been competing in math competitions since 4th grade.

Some of the math competitions I have competed in include Mathleague, MATHCOUNTS, Mathcon, Purple Comet, American Math Competition (AMC) 8, AMC 10, AMC 12, and the American Invitational Math Exam (AIME) in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

I enjoy participating in math circles and connecting with other people who are are also enthusiastic learners. I am an active member of the New Trier Math Club and a member of the the Chicago American Regional Math League (ARML).

I have been fortunate to participate in competitions across the US including the Harvard MIT Math Tournament, Carnegie Mellon Informatics and Mathematics Competition and Stanford Math Tournament.

Outside of math, I love playing hockey. I have been playing travel hockey since elementary school. Currently, I play for the New Trier Hockey Club. I am an offense player sometimes playing center and sometimes playing wing. I also enjoy playing tennis with friends.

Fun fact about me, In 2017, I became a chess Candidate Master. It was completely unexpected and exciting for my family.

In my free time, I enjoy reading mystery novels, fantasy fiction and historical literature.

Through our math circle, I hope to inspire and motivate students to pursue mathematics.