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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.

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 18h
SCUDEM challenges you to gather a team of up to three students, choose a problem in physics and engineering, chemistry and life sciences, or social sciences, and build a model to explore it. Learn more and register by October 16: scudem.org #SCUDEM #MathModeling #DifferentialEquations #STEM
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Math modeling is learning what to do when the first idea doesn’t work: question an assumption, listen to a teammate, revise the approach, and keep going. That’s the mathematical modeling mindset. Read the story: comap.org/blog/item/ma... #MathModeling #MathEducation
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If you participated in MCM, ICM, HiMCM, MidMCM, SCUDEM, or IM²C, we’d love to hear your story. Tell us what you remember about the experience and whether it shaped what you did next. Read more and share your story: www.comap.org/share #MathModeling #HiMCM #MidMCM #MCM #ICM #SCUDEM
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Where there's a pattern, there's a reason." - Douglas R. Hofstadter Want more math quotes? Click here: www.comap.com/blog/item/ma... #Quotes #MathQuotes #MathTeacher #MathStudent #Math
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Math modeling contests build teamwork, problem solving, communication, and writing skills, all under a deadline. Explore COMAP’s contests: comap.org/contests #MathModeling #STEMEducation #MCM #ICM #HiMCM #MidMCM
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The next issue of the COMAP newsletter is going out early next week. Are you signed up? Get math modeling stories, resources, contest news, and updates delivered to your inbox: comap.org/newsletter #MathModeling #STEMEducation #MathEducation #Teachers
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Why compete in a math modeling contest? Students see how the math they learn can shape real-world decisions, solve meaningful problems, and make a difference. Explore COMAP competitions: www.comap.org/contests #MathModeling #STEMEducation #MCM #ICM #HiMCM #MidMCM
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
SCUDEM gives undergraduate students a chance to work through an open-ended problem, build a model, collaborate with a team, and explain their results. Read more: www.comap.org/blog/item/sc... #SCUDEM #DifferentialEquations #MathModeling #AppliedMathematics
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This fascinating story from Quanta Magazine shows how connections between seemingly different areas of mathematics can lead to new ways of thinking about a problem. Read more: www.quantamagazine.org/networks-hol... #Mathematics #GraphTheory #NetworkScience #MathModeling
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Are you at ICTM today? Stop by the COMAP booth and say hello to former ISBE K–12 Math Specialist Dana Cartier! Learn more about COMAP’s math modeling contests, resources, publications, memberships, and pick up a FREE Math Modeling poster while you’re here. #ICTM2026 #MathEd #IllinoisTeacher
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
"In mathematics, the truth is somewhere out there in a place no one knows, beyond all the beaten paths." - Yoko Ogawa Want more math quotes? Click here: www.comap.com/blog/item/ma... #Quotes #MathQuotes #MathTeacher #MathStudent #Math
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The new issue of Consortium is here! The Spring/Summer 2026 issue includes COMAP’s 2025 contest results, along with articles and resources for the mathematical modeling community. Read the latest issue: www.comap.org/resources/fr... #MathModeling #Mathematics #MathEducation
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Math modeling can do more than build problem-solving skills. It can help students discover interests, explore possible areas of study, and give them a meaningful experience to talk about in college applications. himcmcontest.org #HiMCM #MidMCM #MathModeling
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Putting together a HiMCM or MidMCM team? Don’t stop with the highest math grades. Students who code, write clearly, or keep a group moving have a lot to offer, too. More tips for forming your team: www.comap.org/blog/item/ho... #HiMCM #MidMCM #MathModeling #MathEducation
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Illinois math educators, will we see you at ICTM this Sat, Sept 19? Stop by our booth to learn more about our math modeling contests, resources, publications, and membership options, and pick up a FREE Math Modeling poster while you’re there! #ICTM2026 #MathEducation #MathModeling #IllinoisTeacher
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Registration is now open for COMAP’s 2026 HiMCM® and MidMCM! From November 4-17, student teams will take on an open-ended, real-world problem, build a mathematical model, and communicate their solution in a written report. Learn more: himcmcontest.org #HiMCM #MidMCM #MathModeling #MathEducation
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Students from nine international teams came together in Boston for the 2026 IMMC Summit in August. See highlights from the 2026 IMMC International Summit and learn what the experience was like for the students: www.comap.org/blog/item/20... #MathModeling #IMMC #MathematicalModeling #STEMEducation
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Building a strong modeling team starts before the contest does. HiMCM and MidMCM registration opens soon. Start thinking about the teammates who bring different strengths, communicate well, and work through challenges together. himcmcontest.org #HiMCM #MidMCM #MathModeling
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The best mathematical modeling stories don't always make it into your social feed. But... you can get them delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe today and never miss an update: www.comap.org/newsletter #MathModeling #STEMEducation #MathEducation #Teachers
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
How can educators encourage more students to give math competitions a try? Make it engaging. Build confidence. Encourage teamwork. Celebrate participation. Explore 7 practical ways to help students get involved: www.comap.org/blog/item/ho... #MathEducation #MathCompetitions #HiMCM #MidMCM
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
“What if?” might be one of the most powerful questions in mathematical modeling. What if school started later? What if a familiar system worked differently? What if changing one variable created a whole new set of challenges? Read more: www.comap.org/blog/item/wh... #MathModeling #MathEducation
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
As we get ready for the 2026 HiMCM and MidMCM contests, take a look at how students and advisors can prepare before the contest begins. Read more: www.comap.org/blog/item/ho... Registration for the 2026 HiMCM and MidMCM contests will be opening soon! #HiMCM #MidMCM #MathModeling #MathEducation
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Math modeling isn't just another math skill. It's a superpower. It helps students think critically, solve real-world problems, and prepare for careers across STEM and beyond. Read more: www.comap.org/blog/item/ma... #MathModeling #STEM #HigherEd
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Have you registered for SCUDEM XI 2026 yet? Student Challenge Using Differential Equations Modeling (SCUDEM) is a #MathModeling challenge for teams of up to 3 students. Learn more and register today: scudem.org #DifferentialEquations #SCUDEM #MathContest
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
"A talk in mathematics should be one of four things: beautiful, deep, surprising... or short." - Michel Mendès France Want more math quotes? Click here: www.comap.com/blog/item/ma... #Quotes #MathQuotes #MathTeacher #MathStudent #Math
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
See how Orlando Math Circle is using HiMCM® and MidMCM to bring real-world mathematical modeling to students. Registration for the 2026 contests opens soon! www.comap.org/blog/item/or... #HiMCM #MidMCM #MathModeling
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Most of life's biggest decisions don't come with an answer key. This blog explores how mathematical modeling helps students build decision-making skills and learn how to navigate uncertainty. 🔗 www.comap.org/blog/item/de... #MathModeling #STEMEducation #DecisionMaking
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Four days of MCM turned a smartphone battery problem into something bigger for Jonathan Juarez: a new interest in research. Now, he’s putting that experience to work in an REU at the University of Kansas. Read the story: www.comap.org/blog/item/st... #MathModeling #MCM #AppliedMathematics
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
SCUDEM gives students at two-year colleges a chance to use what they’re learning in class to tackle an open-ended modeling problem. See why SCUDEM can be a great fit for a differential equations course: www.comap.org/blog/item/sc... #SCUDEM #MathModeling #DifferentialEquations #Math
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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. 👉 Read more: www.comap.org/blog/item/ma... #MathModeling #STEM #MathTeacher
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A graduate student. A decades-old math problem. A breakthrough that surprised experts. This fascinating story from @QuantaMagazine is a great look at persistence, creativity, and finding a new way into a difficult problem. www.quantamagazine.org/graduate-stu... #Mathematics #ProblemSolving
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
What do students really gain from taking on a mathematical modeling challenge? Four HiMCM advisors share what they’ve seen firsthand, from teamwork and problem solving to navigating problems without one right answer. Read more: www.comap.org/blog/item/hi... #HiMCM #MathModeling
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
"What makes a mathematician is not technical skill or encyclopedic knowledge but insatiable curiosity and a desire for simple beauty." - Paul Lockhart Want more math quotes? Click here: www.comap.com/blog/item/ma... #Quotes #MathQuotes #MathTeacher #MathStudent #Math
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Mathematical modeling was everywhere at MathFest 2026! Take a look back at some of the sessions, ideas, and connections from MathFest: www.comap.org/blog/item/co... #MathFest #MathModeling #MathEducation
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
What happens when you turn the MathFest exhibit hall into a math modeling problem? Take a look at the MMCM in action, then meet the Outstanding and Finalist teams: www.comap.org/blog/item/fi... #MathModeling #MathFest #AppliedMath #MathContest
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Mathematical modeling helps students develop the problem-solving skills they’ll use far beyond the math classroom. Explore how math modeling builds a different kind of problem solver: www.comap.org/blog/item/ho... #MathModeling #MathEducation #ProblemSolving #STEMEducation
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Back-to-school season is approaching, which means HiMCM and MidMCM registration will be opening soon. But what should you and your students be thinking about before the contest? Here are some ways to start preparing: www.comap.org/blog/item/ho... #HiMCM #MidMCM #MathModeling #MathEd
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Thinking about participating in SCUDEM? Whether you're brand new or returning with a team, this info session will help you get started. 📅 Wednesday, September 16 🕔 5:00 PM ET 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/SCUDEMInfoSession #MathModeling #DifferentialEquations #AppliedMath
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
📍 We're at #MathFest! Stop by COMAP Booth 200 to learn about our contests, resources, and mathematical modeling programs. While you're there, check out the new Mathematical Modeling Challenge @ MathFest (MMCM) and put your modeling skills to the test. Learn more: comap.org/mmcm #MathModeling
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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/item/ma... #MathTeacher #AppliedMath #MathModeling
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Your DoorDash ETA just changed... again. Why? Behind every updated delivery estimate is a mathematical model that's constantly adapting to changing conditions. Discover how mathematical modeling powers the predictions we rely on every day: www.comap.org/blog/item/wh... #MathModeling #AppliedMath
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
"All models are wrong, but some are useful." - George E. P. Box Want more math quotes? Click here: www.comap.com/blog/item/ma... #Quotes #MathQuotes #MathTeacher #MathStudent #Math
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Introducing the Mathematical Modeling Challenge @ MathFest (MMCM), open to registered MathFest attendees! Get more details here: www.comap.org/mmcm #MathFest #MathModeling #MathContest
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
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: www.comap.org/blog/item/ma... #MathModeling #STEM #Education #ProblemSolving
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
This article from Popular Science is a fun example of #MathModeling in action: make assumptions, build a baseline model, refine it, and put the results into context. (It also happens to involve a giant hot dog.) 🌭 Read more: www.popsci.com/science/worl...
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
"Mathematics is about logic, reasoning, knowledge, and guidance." - Rishikesh Biswas Want more math quotes? Click here: www.comap.com/blog/item/ma... #Quotes #MathQuotes #MathTeacher #MathStudent #Math
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
📍Join COMAP at MAA MathFest on August 5! Visit us at booth #200, and view our complete MathFest schedule and event details: www.comap.org/resources/co... We look forward to seeing you in Boston! #MathEducation #MathModeling
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Registration for SCUDEM XI 2026 is now open! 📅 Challenge Window: October 16-November 10, 2026 Learn more and register your team today: www.comap.org/blog/item/re... #DifferentialEquations #MathModeling
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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
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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Math is everywhere, from weather forecasts and GPS to AI and healthcare. This article explores how mathematics shapes the world around us and why it's one of the most valuable skills students can develop. Read more: www.lpu.in/blog/mathema... #MathModeling #STEM #AppliedMath #AI
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