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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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

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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!

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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...

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🚨 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.

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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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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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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.

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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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Data science isn’t just about algorithms. It’s about learning to think like a modeler. Amanda Beecher breaks down why #MathModeling is such a powerful foundation for #DataScience students, and how educators can build those skills early.

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What’s a problem that’s been bugging you lately?

That’s often where math modeling starts: questioning assumptions, constraints, and hidden variables.

Maybe it’s not just a complaint. Maybe it’s a problem worth modeling.

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Math modeling does more than strengthen problem-solving. It gives students a way to test interests, discover strengths, and prepare for real-world careers.

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Can a math model be biased?

We often assume math is neutral. But models reflect assumptions, data choices, and decisions.

Before asking if a model is “right,” ask: what did we decide along the way?

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🏀 What do sports strategy and fairness have to do with math? More than you might think!

From game decisions to league rules, mathematical thinking shapes how competition works, and how fair it feels.

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How do you bring math modeling into the classroom? 📚

This blog explores ways educators can integrate math modeling into curriculum to boost critical thinking and connect learning to the real world.

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It's Valentine’s Day by the numbers.

If you’re curious how roses, pricing, and supply chains connect to math modeling, there’s a short reflection on the blog: www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...

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🔍 Ever wonder how Google knows what you mean, or how your data stays safe when you shop online? The answer is math. From encryption and algorithms to AI and machine learning, math powers everyday tech.

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A decades-old challenge in #mathematics just took a major step forward.

Quanta Magazine reports on a long-sought proof that brings new control to some of mathematics’ most notoriously unruly equations.

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❓ Did you know a COMAP membership gives you access to our math publications and resources? It’s an amazing resource for educators, students, industry pros, and educational institutions alike!

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Some math problems are hard. Others? They’re truly unsolvable, like the Busy Beaver.
What does uncomputable mean, and how can we teach it?

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Math modeling isn’t just for textbooks... it’s behind breakthroughs in science, tech, healthcare, and beyond.

We’ve rounded up 8 real-world examples that show just how powerful mathematical modeling can be.

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🤔 What starts with “What if?” can turn into powerful mathematical thinking.

This post explores how asking the right question shapes the entire problem-solving process, and why it matters in classrooms and beyond.

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