Math Contests
Why MCM/ICM is the Perfect Way to Test Your Skills
MCM/ICM offers a challenging experience where participants use math modeling, teamwork,...
How Math Modeling Challenges You to Think Like a Problem Solver
Participating in math modeling challenges is an opportunity to flex your problem-solvin...
A Match Made in Math: From Winning COMAP’s MCM to Quant Research at Two Sigma
Our math modeling contests can lead to exciting career opportunities. Read more about h...
12 Ways Math Modeling Contests Can Boost Your Career
Entering a math modeling contest can be a powerful step toward building a successful ca...
How Teachers Can Incorporate Math Modeling into Their Regular Curriculum
By embedding math modeling into daily curriculum, teachers can provide students with pr...
Why Math Modeling is the Ultimate Skill for Future Innovators
Math modeling allows individuals to apply mathematical concepts to solve real-world pro...
Take Your Mathematical Skills to Oxford with Ellison Scholars
COMAP is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Ellison Scholars, a prestigious ...
Visualization + Discussion = Effective Team-Based Math Modeling
Two key elements that make team-based math modeling smoother and more effective are vis...
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...
How to Encourage Student Participation in Math Competitions
How can we get more students excited about participating in a math competition? Here ar...
Dancing Drones and the Mathematics That Make Them Work
Drone light shows can be truly magical. And you need mathematics to make it happen!
Highlights from COMAP's 2024 MCM and ICM
COMAP’s 2024 Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) and Interdisciplinary Contest in Mo...
Celebrating Excellence in Mathematical Modeling: A Recap of the 2023 HiMCM and MidMCM
We have successfully concluded the 2023 High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (H...
10 More Reasons to Participate in a Math Modeling Contest
We previously shared 9 reasons to enter a math contest, and today we’re back with 10 mo...
7 Last-Minute Math Modeling Contest Tips
Math modeling contests can be challenging, but these last-minute math contest tips can ...
In Their Own Words: Anne Dougherty, Mathematical Modeling Contest Advisor
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at COMAP math contests from Anne Dougherty, Associate Chai...
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...
In Their Own Words: Veronica Ciocanel, Mathematical Modeling Contest Advisor
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at COMAP math contests from Veronica Ciocanel, Assistant P...
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 e...
25+ Math Competitions for Students
A list of 25+ math contests for middle school, high school, and undergraduate students ...
Announcing Results from the 2023 MCM/ICM Math Modeling Contests
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MC...
9 Compelling Reasons to Enter a Math Contest
Have you been thinking about entering a math contest? Then read on! Here are some reaso...
Math (and Math Modeling Contests) for Each and Every Student
COMAP is and will always be dedicated to math for each and every student, from our math...
What Is the MCM/ICM Undergraduate Math Competition?
Are you a student looking for an undergraduate math competition where you can solve a r...