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2026-27 MIT Rifle Roster

Hongjia Meng

  • Height 5-6
  • Class First Year
  • Hometown Altdorf, Switzerland
  • High School Kantonale Mittelschule Uri
  • Major Mathematics and Computer Science

Biography

Before MIT:
  • Attended Cantonal High School of Uri and graduated in 2026.
  • Competed individually in cantonal and regional 10 m air rifle competitions, placing 4th in the Kantonalmatch Final (Cantonal Finals Match) Juniors Air Rifle 10 m and 9th in the Regiofinal (Regional Finals) Juniors Air Rifle 10 m.
  • Was a member of the cantonal team in the Swiss Mannschaftsmeisterschaft Air Rifle 10 m in 2026.
Personal:
  • Born in Beijing, China.
  • Plays the cello and piano
  • Enjoys calligraphy and painting
  • Participated in mathematics, philosophy, and informatics Olympiads
Why MIT:
  • "I enjoy the challenge of mathematical competitions and applying mathematics to real-world problems. My graduation thesis on heat equations strengthened my interest in applied mathematics and PDEs. I'm excited to study mathematics at MIT because of its outstanding curriculum, collaborative community, and the opportunity to learn alongside peers who share my passion."