Math Modeling
Building a Modeling-First Calculus Class
Faculty across institutions are rethinking how calculus is taught. Learn what a modeling-…
The Link Between Math Modeling and Career Development
Learn how math modeling and career development work together to help students practice re…
Math Modeling Mindset at AMATYC: What a Cornhole Game Revealed
At this year’s AMATYC Annual Conference in Reno, the math modeling mindset made an impact…
Mathematical Modeling Mindset for Data Scientists
Learn how mathematical modeling strengthens data science problem-solving and how educator…
Orlando Math Circle Showcases Math Modeling with COMAP
Orlando Math Circle and COMAP share how mathematical modeling is transforming the way stu…
Celebrating the 2025 COMAP Award Recipients
COMAP proudly honors outstanding educators and leaders who have made remarkable contribut…
Math Modeling Is More Than a Skill. It’s a Superpower.
Discover how math modeling helps students see math as a real-world superpower, building c…
An Interview with Our New Director of Contests: Amanda Beecher, Ph.D.
Discover Dr. Amanda Beecher’s journey with mathematical modeling, her vision for COMAP’s…
How the University of Florida Built a Thriving Math Modeling Program
See how the University of Florida grew its math modeling program from three teams to a ca…
HiMCM/MidMCM Update: New Rules Expand Eligibility for 2025
Starting in 2025, HiMCM and MidMCM contests expand eligibility to math circles, magnet pr…
What If? A Key Question Behind Math Modeling
Discover how simple “what if” questions spark deeper thinking and real-world problem solv…
Math Modeling Mindset and an Orange Juice Machine
Discover how curiosity at a Singapore juice machine sparked real-world math modeling ques…
Student Team Brings the Great Wall of China Into Today’s Math Classroom
Two Shenzhen students modernized COMAP’s “Great Wall of China” module, blending cultural…
The Best Math Modeling Problems Are the Ones That Bug You
The best math modeling problems aren’t always neat or tidy. They’re the ones that spark c…
Optimizing a Trip Upriver? There’s a Math Model for That
Show students how math powers real-world decisions. This free module explores energy, cos…
What Does Uncomputable Mean? Let’s Look at the Busy Beaver Problem
Uncomputable problems like Busy Beaver show the limits of math and machines. Here’s how t…
The Rise of Real-World Math in Education
Real-world math is reshaping education. Discover how applied math and modeling help stude…
How a First-Time Team Had Their Most Meaningful Four Days of College During MCM/ICM
A first-time team shares how the MCM became their most meaningful college experience, and…
How the Math Modeling Mindset Prepares Students for Real Life
Discover how the mathematical modeling mindset helps students think critically, collabora…
Why Group Projects Can Fail and 5 Ways to Make Them Work
Group projects can fail without the right support. Learn more 5 practical ways to help st…
How Math Modeling Changes the Way Students Write
Discover how math modeling helps students become better writers, deeper thinkers, and str…
2025 MCM/ICM: Recognizing 43 Outstanding Papers
Explore highlights and results from COMAP’s 2025 MCM/ICM contest, where student teams tac…
What Math and Sports Can Teach Us About Strategy and Fairness
Have you ever noticed the connection between math and sports that is about more than just…
4 Reasons Teamwork in Math Modeling Leads to Stronger Solutions
See how teamwork in math modeling leads to stronger, more creative solutions, and why col…