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Math modeling contests build teamwork, problem solving, communication, and writing skills, all under a deadline.

Explore COMAP’s contests: comap.org/contests

#MathModeling #STEMEducation #MCM #ICM #HiMCM #MidMCM
September 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Plenary this morning @smbmathbiology.bsky.social by Mary Myerscough (U of Sydney) modeling atherosclerotic plaques. Included a great slide showing why #mathmodeling. The process of formulating models is key (even if it not always leads to a publication).
#smb2025
Mary Why Math modeling atherosclerotic plaques
July 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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The next issue of the COMAP newsletter is going out early next week. Are you signed up?

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#MathModeling #STEMEducation #MathEducation #Teachers
September 23, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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SCUDEM gives undergraduate students a chance to work through an open-ended problem, build a model, collaborate with a team, and explain their results.

Read more: www.comap.org/blog/item/sc...

#SCUDEM #DifferentialEquations #MathModeling #AppliedMathematics
September 22, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Why compete in a math modeling contest?

Students see how the math they learn can shape real-world decisions, solve meaningful problems, and make a difference.

Explore COMAP competitions:
www.comap.org/contests

#MathModeling #STEMEducation #MCM #ICM #HiMCM #MidMCM
September 22, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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Really cool #mathmodeling resource from NRICH with Julia Gog on modeling disease nrich.maths.org/15252 #iteachmath
February 9, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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This fascinating story from Quanta Magazine shows how connections between seemingly different areas of mathematics can lead to new ways of thinking about a problem.

Read more: www.quantamagazine.org/networks-hol...

#Mathematics #GraphTheory #NetworkScience #MathModeling
September 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Introducing the Mathematical Modeling Challenge @ MathFest (MMCM), open to registered MathFest attendees!

Get more details here: www.comap.org/mmcm

#MathFest #MathModeling #MathContest
July 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Dr. Will Tidwell shares from his chapter in the TODOS Antiracist Math Education book, "Enacting Antiracist Teaching Practices Through Mathematical Modeling". Ep 2, S5 of @todos-math.bsky.social Podcast #TODOSBookClub #AntiracistMathEducation #MathModeling #NativeAmericanHeritiageMonth #TODOSPodcast
November 13, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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At the University of Illinois, students are using 3D printing to recreate historic mathematical surfaces, bringing old models to life and gaining a deeper appreciation for the math behind them.

Read more: news.illinois.edu/historical-m...

#MathModeling #MathEducation
July 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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⏰ Just one day left to register for the MCM/ICM #MathModeling contest! Compete for a chance to win $10,000! 💰

🗓️ Jan 23-27, 2025
🔗 mcmcontest.org

#Math #STEM #MathContest
January 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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How do zebras get their stripes or leopards their spots? 🐆

This new piece from the University of Colorado explores the math behind nature’s patterns.

🔗 www.colorado.edu/today/2025/1...

#MathModeling #AppliedMath #STEM #MathIsEverywhere
November 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Ever wonder how crowds seem to move together without a plan? MIT researchers just uncovered the math behind it, and it’s a powerful reminder of how mathematical modeling helps explain the world around us.

👉 Check it out: news.mit.edu/2025/mathema...

#MathModeling #STEM #Math
April 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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An elegant math model is helping scientists better understand — and possibly save — coral reefs. 🌊 Math modeling isn't just equations; it's real-world impact.

Read more via Quanta Magazine: www.quantamagazine.org/the-elegant-...

#MathModeling #STEM #CoralReefs
March 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Can going backward be the way forward? This article from Quanta Magazine explores how reversible computing (a concept with deep mathematical roots!) could dramatically cut the energy demands of AI.

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#MathModeling #AI #ReversibleComputing #EnergyEfficiency
June 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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We're excited to welcome Dana Cartier as COMAP's new Director of Instructional Design!

Learn how she'll help expand mathematical modeling resources, professional learning, and the Refresh for Relevance Project.

Read more: www.comap.org/blog/item/da...

#MathEd #MathModeling
July 2, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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What do cracked mud, giraffes, trees and math have in common? A lot more than you might think. (Hint: it has to do with patterns!)

Check it out here 👉 www.comap.com/blog/item/ma...

#MathModeling #Math #STEM #MathInNature
May 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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What do Julius Caesar, Yoda quotes, and modern cybersecurity have in common? 👀 Our Introduction to Cryptography module brings math and mystery to life in the classroom.

🔐 Read more: www.comap.com/blog/item/ca...

#MathModeling #Cryptography #STEM #MathTeacher
June 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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What does it take to think like a math modeler?

We break down the Mathematical Modeling Mindset and why it matters for students, educators, and problem solvers everywhere.

Read it here: www.comap.org/blog/item/ma...

#MathModeling #STEM #Education #ProblemSolving
June 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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A new mathematical framework developed at UC San Diego helps researchers better visualize and understand complex data patterns. This could reshape how we study everything from climate models to social networks.

Read more: today.ucsd.edu/story/new-ma...

#MathModeling #DataScience #STEM
May 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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🤔 What if your favorite #math modeling module got a real-world upgrade? We’re inviting educators to reimagine COMAP's classic #MathModeling module's for today’s students in our Refresh for Relevance Challenge.

Learn more here: comap.org/R4R

#MathTeacher
May 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Strong writing isn’t just a language arts skill. It’s a math one, too.

When students model real-world problems, they practice clear thinking, structured reasoning, and effective communication.

Read more:
www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...

#Math #MathModeling #WritingSkills
January 20, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Have you heard of SIMIODE?
It’s an incredible free resource designed for both students and educators, offering over 400 project ideas, modeling scenarios, and interdisciplinary resources.
Click the link in bio for more
#Education #STEM #MathModeling #TeachingTools #StudentResources #SIMIODE
May 25, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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🔢 Integrating math modeling into your curriculum helps students think critically, connect concepts, and apply math in meaningful ways.

Check out this guide on bringing math modeling into your classroom 👉 buff.ly/WZGKdn5

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March 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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How does a math contest spark lifelong learning? COMAP’s MCM/ICM goes beyond equations to teach creativity, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving.

Discover how it’s shaping future innovators!

👉 Read here: https://buff.ly/4ey2SgJ

#MathModeling #STEM #Education #Math
November 19, 2024 at 5:09 PM