What does it really mean when students prepare for HiMCM or MidMCM?

It’s not about practicing problems. It’s about building habits like problem-solving, communication, and collaboration.

Take a closer look here: www.comap.org/blog/item/ho...

#Math #MathModeling #MathContest

Before liftoff, someone had to calculate reentry.

In this Year of Math spotlight, we explore how Katherine Johnson’s modeling work helped make spaceflight possible, and what it teaches us about modeling today.

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#YearOfMath #MathModeling #NASA

Looking for ways to bring real-world math into your classroom?

We curated 10 math modeling activities from our resource library that you can use right away, from game theory to photography.

Explore the full list: www.comap.org/blog/item/ma...

#MathModeling #MathTeacher

Have you ever wondered why your espresso turns out differently depending on how it’s packed?

Researchers just modeled how water flows through coffee grounds, and it's a perfect example of how math shows up in everyday life. ☕

Read more: royalsocietypublishing.org/rsos/article...

#MathModeling

What if your favorite fictional characters had to solve real-world problems... using math? 👀

This blog takes a fun look at how mathematical modeling might show up in the worlds of the characters we all know and love.

Read it here: www.comap.org/blog/item/if...

#MathModeling #Math

📣 Have you heard? A free COMAP membership gives you access to math publications, #MathModeling modules, and more! Perfect for educators, students, industry professionals, and educational institutions!

Learn more: www.comap.org/membership

#MathEducation #MathTeachers #STEM

Have you downloaded the new UMAP Journal yet?

From cancer modeling and blood flow to windchill and estimating Earth’s radius, this issue highlights modeling in action. Plus: 2025 Sol Garfunkel Awards.

Read it here: www.comap.org/membership/f...

#MathModeling

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:
www.comap.org/blog/item/ex...

#Math #MathModeling #MathTeacher

The way we write about math shapes how we think: what we notice, what we question, and what we actually understand.

That same idea shows up in modeling too.

Read more from Quanta Magazine: www.quantamagazine.org/how-writing-...

#Math #MathModeling

From crime scenes to classroom lessons, forensic science is more than just fingerprints and DNA. It’s a chance to show students how mathematics brings real-world problem-solving to life.

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#MathModeling #ForensicScience #Math #MathTeacher

Looking for a real-world modeling example your students can connect with?

This updated UMAP resource on windchill explores how math helps us understand what “feels like” temperature really means.

Access it here: www.comap.org/membership/f...

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What problem is Sweetgreen actually solving with their pickup shelves? It might look simple, but there’s a lot going on behind that system… assumptions, constraints, and decisions.

Read more from Ben Galluzzo: www.comap.org/blog/item/ma...

#Math #MathModeling

Ever notice how so many things in the world seem to follow the same pattern? That familiar bell curve is a reflection of how randomness, variation, and aggregation actually work.

This is a great read from Quanta Magazine:
www.quantamagazine.org/the-math-tha...

#Math #MathModeling

What does math look like outside the classroom?

It looks like solving real problems, making decisions with data, and thinking critically about the world around us.

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#MathModeling #STEM #RealWorldMath #AppliedMath

Great math modeling is a team effort. From problem framing to communication, collaboration shapes stronger models and better outcomes.

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#MathModeling #Teamwork #STEM #ProblemSolving

Think math is just numbers and formulas? Think again!

Math modeling brings real-world problems into the classroom to get your students thinking, solving, and creating.

Start here 👉 www.comap.com/blog/item/ge...

#MathTeacher #MathModeling #Math #ITeachMath

Most people are very confident in their March Madness bracket... for about 48 hours.

That’s not failure. That’s modeling. And a really simple way to bring real-world math modeling into the classroom.

🔗 www.comap.org/blog/item/ma...

#MathModeling #MarchMadness #MathTeacher

The new issue of Consortium is here. It features Modeling the Best Location for Heli-Hydrants and Fire Stations modeling pull-out, new contest results, and a lot more!

Take a look: www.comap.org/resources/fr...

#MathModeling #STEM #AppliedMath

Are you dreaming of launching a #SmallBiz, or are you looking to optimize your existing one? Make more informed decisions based on mathematical modeling.

Read more here 👉 www.comap.com/blog/item/se...

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🎉 Happy Pi Day!

One number that connects geometry, physics, engineering, and many of the mathematical models used to study the real world.

And it also happens to look pretty good in a pie!

#PiDay #Math #MathModeling

Teachers, are you looking for ways to bring real-world problem-solving into your classroom? Check out the blog here: www.comap.com/blog/item/ad...

#MathModeling #MathTeacher #ITeachMath #Math

The number 13 has a reputation. But mathematically, it might be one of the most interesting numbers around.

13 is a lucky number, a fortunate number, and a happy number. COMAP's Ben Galluzzo explains why 13 might be the best number. www.comap.org/blog/item/nu...

#Math #NumberTheory

🚨 We're working on the March edition of our newsletter... it's packed with math modeling resources, contest news, and stories you won’t want to miss.

Not on the list yet? Now’s the time to join.

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A deceptively simple #math question has challenged mathematicians for decades: if several runners move at different speeds around a track, will each runner eventually be “lonely?" Meaning, far enough away from the others?

Read more from Quanta Magazine:
www.quantamagazine.org/new-strides-...

"One of the pleasures of looking at the world through mathematical eyes is that you can see certain patterns that would otherwise be hidden." - Steven Strogatz

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#quotes #mathquotes #mathteacher #mathstudent #math

Next time you're waiting in the security line at the airport, you might be wondering how #airlines create flight schedules that balance efficiency, cost, and passenger demand... it’s #MathModeling in action!

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#STEM #Math

Looking for a way to make math feel real?

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:
www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...

#MathTeacher #AppliedMath #MathModel

Problem solving is at the heart of so much of what we do, from designing a sustainable city to optimizing public health strategies. But how do you train your brain to think like a problem solver?

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#MathModeling #ProblemSolving

What do Julius Caesar, Yoda quotes, and modern cybersecurity have in common? 👀 Our Introduction to Cryptography module brings math and mystery to life in the classroom.

Read more: www.comap.com/blog/item/ca...

#MathModeling #Cryptography #STEM #MathTeacher

Before liftoff, someone had to calculate reentry.

In this Year of Math spotlight, we explore how Katherine Johnson’s modeling work helped make spaceflight possible, and what it teaches us about modeling today.

Read more: www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...

#YearOfMath #MathModeling #NASA