COMAP Math

Starting a math modeling team doesn’t require a long history. At Indiana University South Bend, it started with one professor looking for something more, and quickly turned into something bigger. Here’s what they learned: comap.org/blog/item/iu-s… #MathModeling #HigherEd #STEM

COMAP is proud to be participating in ISEF as a Special Awards Organization. This week, Ben Galluzzo, Kevin Murphy, and Kristin Fetherston-Arney met with student researchers from around the world exploring mathematical modeling and real-world problem solving. #MathModeling #STEM

Excited to co-host the 2026 Modernizing Undergraduate Math Summit at Harvard next week with MAA, AMATYC, ASA, and SIAM. Leaders across higher ed will collaborate on the future of undergraduate mathematics in an AI-driven world. #MathEducation #HigherEd #STEMEducation

You can have all the data in the world… but without a model, it doesn’t mean much. Math modeling is what makes data science work. Here’s how it all fits together: comap.org/blog/item/math… #DataScience #MathModeling #STEM #AppliedMath

Math doesn’t have to stay inside the classroom. From measuring trails to spotting patterns in nature, the outdoors is full of opportunities for real-world math. Explore how to bring it into your teaching: comap.org/blog/item/expl… #Math #MathModeling #MathTeacher

📣 Don’t miss what’s coming in our May newsletter. New math modeling resources. Fresh stories. And a closer look at this year’s MCM/ICM results. If you’re not on the list yet, you’re missing out! Sign up here: comap.org/newsletter #MathModeling #MathTeacher #STEM

🚨 The 2026 MCM/ICM results are now live! And this year was the largest in contest history with 32,000+ teams. See the results and learn more about the contest here: comap.org/results #MathModeling #MathContest #RealWorldProblems #MCMICM

A math trail turns your school grounds or local community into a living laboratory. Students measure, estimate, question, and model what they see. Here’s how to get started: comap.org/blog/item/math… #MathTeacher #AppliedMath #MathModeling

Math isn’t always settled. This piece from @QuantaMagazine looks at a proposed new axiom and why mathematicians are debating whether it should be accepted. A good reminder that math is about assumptions, definitions, and reasoning... quantamagazine.org/why-maths-fina… #MathModeling #Math

For the first time, select MCM/ICM teams will receive feedback on their submissions as part of a pilot program. Here’s what you need to know before results are released on May 8: comap.org/blog/item/mcm-… #MathModeling #MathContest

“With me, everything turns into mathematics.” - Rene Descartes Want more math quotes? Click here: comap.com/blog/item/math… #Quotes #MathQuotes #MathTeacher #MathStudent #Math

Struggling is part of learning, especially in #Math. In this post, we explore why productive struggle isn’t something to avoid, but something to embrace. 🔗 Read more: comap.org/blog/item/prod… #MathEducation #MathModeling #STEM #MathTeacher

Have you ever noticed that your DoorDash delivery time keeps changing while your order is already on the way? It’s not a glitch. The system is constantly adjusting as things shift. 🔗 Read more: comap.org/blog/item/why-… #MathModeling #RealWorldMath #STEM #AppliedMath

Looking for ways to get more students involved in math competitions? This post breaks down practical strategies that actually work, whether you're a teacher, advisor, or program leader. comap.org/blog/item/how-… #MathTeacher #MathModeling #MathContest

“Go down deep enough into anything and you will find mathematics.” - Dean Schlicter Want more math quotes? Click here: comap.com/blog/item/math… #Quotes #MathQuotes #MathTeacher #MathStudent #Math

Curiosity is the spark that makes math modeling work. It helps students ask better questions, stick with messy problems, and see math in the real world. Read 5 ways curiosity transforms modeling: comap.org/blog/item/curi… #MathModeling #MathTeacher #Math

If you’ve ever used math to solve a real-world problem, you’ve used applied mathematics. It’s a big part of how students learn to think critically, analyze data, and make decisions. Read more: comap.org/blog/item/what… #MathModeling #AppliedMathematics #STEM

Mathematical modeling isn’t separate from computer science. It’s already built into it. Here’s how it shows up in real work: comap.org/blog/item/math… #MathModeling #ComputerScience

New research is using math to explore one of the biggest questions out there: how life may have started on Earth. Read more from phys.org: phys.org/news/2026-04-m… #MathModeling #RealWorldMath #STEM #AppliedMath

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: comap.org/blog/item/math… #MathModeling #STEM #Education #ProblemSolving