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COMAP, the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications, is an award-winning non-profit organization whose mission is to improve mathematics education.
📣 The 2025 HiMCM® and MidMCM results are in!

Congratulations to all participating teams, advisors, and schools.

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

#MathModeling #MathContest
January 23, 2026 at 6:58 PM
🚨 The countdown is on! MCM/ICM starts in just 7 days.

Students tackle open-ended, real-world problems that demand mathematical thinking, teamwork, and clear communication.

Learn more and register here 👉 www.mcmcontest.org

#MathModeling #MathContest
January 22, 2026 at 2:22 PM
This Quanta Magazine article on Carina Curto explores how mathematical modeling and physics-style thinking help make sense of complex brain systems, and why crossing disciplines leads to better questions.

Read more: www.quantamagazine.org/mathematicia...

#MathModeling #Neuroscience
January 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Strong writing isn’t just a language arts skill. It’s a math one, too.

When students model real-world problems, they practice clear thinking, structured reasoning, and effective communication.

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

#Math #MathModeling #WritingSkills
January 20, 2026 at 2:41 PM
On the fence about whether a #mathcontest, like our MCM/ICM math modeling contest, is right for you? Then this is a must-read!

Read the post: www.comap.com/blog/item/10...

#Math #MathModeling
January 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM
⏰ The MCM/ICM #MathModeling contest is just two weeks away!! Teams of up to three students address one of six problem choices over the period of the contest weekend. Are you ready for the challenge? Register now!

🗓️ Jan 29-Feb 2, 2026
🔗 mcmcontest.org

#Math #STEM #MathContest
January 15, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Did you miss the MCM/ICM Information Session? Catch up on everything you need to know about this year’s contests.

Watch the full recording, review the slides, and explore our FAQ recap: www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...

#MathModeling #MathContest
January 14, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Last chance to register for our MCM/ICM Information Session for advisors happening TODAY (Jan 12 @ 1pm ET) for new and experienced advisors. Find out what matters most during the contest!

Register now: comap.org/webinar

#MathModeling #MathContest
January 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM
What does it take to think like a mathematical modeler?

We break down the Mathematical Modeling Mindset and why it matters for students, educators, and problem solvers everywhere.

Read it here: www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...

#MathModeling #STEM #Education #ProblemSolving
January 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
🚨 We are hosting a live MCM/ICM Information Session for advisors on Jan 12. The session focuses on what matters most during the contest, and is applicable for new and experienced advisors.

Get more info and register today: comap.org/webinar

#MathModeling #MathContest
January 8, 2026 at 12:17 PM
It was a pleasure to celebrate COMAP's award recipients at #JMM2026! Eric Marland, Jennifer Suh, and Dan Teague have made lasting contributions to mathematics education,.

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

#MathModeling #MathEducation
January 7, 2026 at 12:21 PM
We're at #JMM2026! Come visit us at Booth 433 to learn about our contests, memberships & publications.

👉 See our JMM sessions here: www.comap.org/resources/co...

#Math #MathModeling
January 5, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Happy New Year from all of us at COMAP! 🎉

Here’s to another year of curiosity, collaboration, and using mathematics to make sense of the world. We’re excited for what 2026 will bring.
December 31, 2025 at 9:29 PM
🎉 Congratulations to five students who competed in COMAP contests and have been selected as semi-finalists for the Ellison Scholars program.

Read more about the program: www.comap.org/blog/item/ta...

#MathModeling
December 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Ready to level up your math skills? The MCM/ICM #MathContest is back in January, and registration is open now! Tackle real-world, open-ended math problems... all while having a blast! 🎉

Learn more and join the challenge: mcmcontest.org

#MathModeling #Math #ProblemSolving
December 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
📢 Our last newsletter of 2025 will be out next week! 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.

👉 comap.org/newsletter

#MathModeling #MathTeacher #Math
December 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM
🎄✨ It's time for Christmas lights! This fun, real-world modeling example shows how concepts like patterns, optimization, and constraints come into play when figuring out how many lights you need.

Read more: www.comap.org/blog/item/ch...

#MathModeling #RealWorldMath #HolidayMath
December 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🚨 We are hosting a live MCM/ICM Information Session for advisors on Jan 12. The session focuses on what matters most during the contest, and is applicable for both new and experienced advisors.

Get more info and register today: www.comap.org/webinar

#MathModeling #MathContest
December 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
✈️ Traveling this holiday season? While you're waiting in the security line, you might be wondering how #airlines create flight schedules that balance efficiency, cost, and passenger demand... it’s #MathModeling in action!

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

#STEM #Math
December 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Great math modeling is a team effort. From problem framing to communication, collaboration shapes stronger models and better outcomes.

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

#MathModeling #Teamwork #STEM #ProblemSolving
December 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
2025 delivered big ideas in algorithms, AI, and the limits of computation.

Year in Computer Science from Quanta Magazine rounds up the discoveries shaping how we think about computing today: www.quantamagazine.org/the-year-in-...

#ComputerScience #MathModeling #ComputationalThinking
December 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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: www.comap.org/blog/item/cu...

#MathModeling #MathTeacher #Math
December 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
⏰ It’s time to register for the MCM/ICM #MathModeling contest! Teams of up to three students address one of six problem choices over the period of the contest weekend. Are you ready for the challenge?

🗓️ Jan 29-Feb 2, 2026
🔗 mcmcontest.org

#Math #STEM #MathContest
December 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
We're proud to be a JMM partner, and so excited about #JMM2026 on Jan 4-7, 2026 in Washington, DC! Plan to visit us at booth 433 to learn about our contests, memberships & publications.

👉 See our JMM sessions here: www.comap.org/resources/co...

#Math #MathModeling
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Mathematical modeling is everywhere, even in cutting-edge quantum physics. Researchers at the University of Münster used advanced models to understand how quantum particles move through complex networks.

🔗 www.uni-muenster.de/Physik.TP/en...

#MathModeling #STEM #AppliedMath #Physics
December 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM