7 Last-Minute Math Modeling Contest Tips
Math modeling contests can be challenging, but these last-minute math contest tips can bo…
Boarding a Plane Window Seats First, A Math Modeling Problem
United Airlines will now allow passengers in window seats to board before those in middl…
In Their Own Words: Anne Dougherty, Mathematical Modeling Contest Advisor
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at COMAP math contests from Anne Dougherty, Associate Chair…
Math in Pictures: Fall Colors and Math
In this Math in Pictures blog we turn our attention to some Boston Ivy outside the window…
COMAP Math Contest Advisor Guide: Quick Tips for Advising a Team
A quick-start guide to help COMAP math contest advisors have a successful and enjoyable e…
Math Modeling Real-World Topics: Gerrymandering
In this blog series, we're highlighting math modeling modules and articles that explore r…
In Their Own Words: Veronica Ciocanel, Mathematical Modeling Contest Advisor
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at COMAP math contests from Veronica Ciocanel, Assistant Pro…
Why You Should Participate in This Middle School Math Contest
Are you a middle school math, science, or STEM teacher looking for an exciting way to eng…
Math Modeling Real-World Topics: Indy Racing
In this blog series, we're highlighting math modeling modules and articles that explore r…
Math Modeling Handbook: Three Reasons You Need It This School Year
Our Mathematical Modeling Handbook is the perfect companion for bringing math modeling co…
Hot Math: A Nice Opportunity to Apply Probability to Current Events
Global daily temperatures have been the hottest on record in the last 120,000 years. How…
Math Modeling Real-World Topics: Weight Loss
We're highlighting math modeling modules that explore real-world issues that have broad i…
It Actually Still is a Small World After All: Graph Theory and Small-World Phenomenon
Remember the Kevin Bacon Game to see how few links are needed to connect actors? This is…
AI + Mathematics + Modeling + Humans
Some of the ways AI, mathematics, and modeling are interacting are fascinating. Read on t…
Math Modeling Real-World Topics: Water Conservation
In this blog series, we're highlighting math modeling modules and articles that explore r…
Announcing Results from the 2023 MCM/ICM Math Modeling Contests
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM)…
Great News! The Search is Over New COMAP Leader Chosen
I am extremely pleased to announce that Dr. Catherine Roberts has agreed to join the COMA…
The UMAP Journal: Current Issue Is Now Free to Student and Educator Members
We are pleased to announce that the current issue of The UMAP Journal is available free o…
Tributes to Frank Giordano
Frank R. Giordano (1942–2022) was honored last year with COMAP’s Doug Faires Lifetime Ach…
Math Modeling In the News
Math modeling shows up everywhere, if you’re looking for it. Let’s explore some of the ap…
Dartboards and Math Modeling: Where to Aim?
Where should you aim at a dartboard in which the bullseyes, and the tripling and doubling…
Kathi Snook Receives 2022 Doug Faires Lifetime Achievement Award
COMAP is pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen (Kathi) Snook is the recipient of the 2022…
New Math Module: Could These Bones Be Amelia Earhart's?
We have a fun math model this month! Students will determine whether a set of bones found…
15 Careers That Rely on Mathematical Modeling
Have you considered a career in mathematical modeling, but are unsure where to start? Thi…