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12 Ways Math Modeling Contests Can Boost Your Career
Entering a math modeling contest can be a powerful step toward building a successful career. Here are 12 ways math modeling contests can provide a career advantage.
How Teachers Can Incorporate Math Modeling into Their Regular Curriculum
By embedding math modeling into daily curriculum, teachers can provide students with prac…
Why Math Modeling is the Ultimate Skill for Future Innovators
Math modeling allows individuals to apply mathematical concepts to solve real-world probl…
Infectious Learning at NCTM 2024
COMAP is excited to team up with Operation Outbreak at the National Council of Teachers o…
Take Your Mathematical Skills to Oxford with Ellison Scholars
COMAP is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Ellison Scholars, a prestigious pr…
Visualization + Discussion = Effective Team-Based Math Modeling
Two key elements that make team-based math modeling smoother and more effective are visua…
A Student Guide for Getting Started with Math Modeling
Ready to explore math modeling? This post includes a step-by-step guide for getting start…
How Parents Can Help Their Kids Succeed in Math Contests
As a parent, you play a crucial role in supporting your child’s journey. Here are a few w…
Math Modeling the 2024 Olympic Medal Ceremonies
The MidMCM problem challenged students to develop mathematical models to help the Interna…
The Hottest Day Ever: Applying Probability to Understand Climate Extremes
The world experienced its hottest day ever recorded on July 21, 2024. This unprecedented…
The Lemma Dilemma: A Journey Through Mathematical Proofs
“The Lemma Dilemma," an article by Richard Francis, gives us a peek into the complex and…
How to Celebrate Math 2.0 Day
July 8th is Math 2.0 Day, a special day dedicated to the blending of math and technology…
How to Encourage Student Participation in Math Competitions
How can we get more students excited about participating in a math competition? Here are…
Game Theory: The Mathematics of Strategy and Decision-Making
Game theory is a powerful tool for modeling strategic interactions between rational decis…
Dancing Drones and the Mathematics That Make Them Work
Drone light shows can be truly magical. And you need mathematics to make it happen!
Math in Pictures: It’s Just One Little Knot
A math modeling question is born from an everyday situation: How does the amount of sag i…
Exploring Forensic Science and Fingerprint Analysis with Mathematics
Have you ever wondered how mathematics can help solve crimes? Biology meets mathematics i…
Highlights from COMAP's 2024 MCM and ICM
COMAP’s 2024 Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) and Interdisciplinary Contest in Mode…
7 Ways to Explore Math in the Great Outdoors
Have you ever considered all of the ways you can explore math outdoors? Let's look at cre…
What Is Mathematical Modeling, Really?
So, exactly what is mathematical modeling? In this post, we will explore the definition o…
5 Ways to Celebrate Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
April is not just about blooming flowers and warmer weather; it's also Mathematics and St…
Math Modeling Real-World Topics: Voting Models
This blog post features a math modeling module that explores three main voting models so…
Blazing a Math Trail: What It Is and How to Get Started
Have you ever heard of a math trail? If you love math and walking, this is the perfect co…
Set Your Business Up for Success with Mathematical Modeling
Are you dreaming of launching a small business, or are you looking to optimize your exist…
The Ham Sandwich Theorem: A Slice of Mathematical Wonder
The Ham Sandwich Theorem isn't about sandwiches, per se. It's actually a principle in geo…