MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3) is a national math competition that encourages high school students to use mathematical modeling to solve real-world problems. It promotes collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
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MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge
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- Phone: Currently Unavailable
- Contact: m3challenge@siam.org
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- SIAM (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics)
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 1000
- Cost: Free
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: Online Synchronous
- Competition Format: Original Submission, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Teams of 3-5 students register online and participate in a 14-hour challenge, where they develop mathematical models to solve a real-world problem. The top teams compete for scholarships and recognition.
Based on creativity, accuracy, depth of analysis, and effectiveness of the mathematical model.
$25,000 for 1st place, $15,000 for 2nd, $10,000 for 3rd; scholarships and certificates
Teams of 3-5 students register online and participate in a 14-hour challenge, where they develop mathematical models to solve a real-world problem. The top teams compete for scholarships and recognition.
1. Register a team online. 2. Participate in the 14-hour challenge to develop a mathematical model. 3. Submit your model for judging. Top teams compete in finals for scholarships.
Math software, internet access, collaboration tools
Based on creativity, accuracy, depth of analysis, and effectiveness of the mathematical model.