Jacek Fabrykowski, a professor of mathematics at Youngstown State University, has been selected to serve as chair of the Committee for the United States Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) for a term beginning in January 2010 and ending in January of 2013.

USAMO provides a means of identifying and encouraging creative secondary mathematics students who may become the leaders in the mathematical sciences of the next generation. The USAMO is part of a worldwide system of national mathematics competitions, a movement in which both educators and research mathematicians are engaged in recognizing and celebrating the imagination and resourcefulness of youth.

The USA Mathematical Olympiad is the culmination in the United States of the American Mathematics Competitions, given by the Mathematical Association of America for 60 years to approximately 400,000 students nationwide. The students are narrowed down through a series of competitions to 250 students taking the USAMO. This culminating USAMO competition itself has been given since 1972.

"Being chosen to lead this extremely talented group of individuals is a testament to the outstanding achievements of Jack Fabrykowski," said Nathan P. Ritchey, chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at YSU. "We are delighted that Professor Fabrykowski has achieved such national prominence."