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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 17h

🍁 Ever wonder how math can reveal the hidden patterns in nature? This fall-inspired post explores morphometrics (the study of shape) through something as simple as autumn leaves.

👉 Read the full post: www.comap.org/blog/item/mo...

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Have you registered for HiMCM/MidMCM yet?

Put your math modeling skills to the test! Student teams tackle real-world problems and come up with creative solutions that matter.

Sign up now 👉 himcmcontest.org

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 4d

Curious about how COMAP’s HiMCM/MidMCM contests work? Join our upcoming webinar to learn more and find out how to get started.

📅 Oct 21, 7pm ET
👉 Register here: comap.org/webinar

Bring your questions and join the conversation!

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 5d

Somewhere between solving for “x” and solving for something real, math becomes a superpower. 🦸

In our HiMCM and MidMCM contests, students build solutions that matter.

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

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 7d

🏅 Ever wonder how math predicts the next world record? From sprint speeds to long jumps, mathematical models reveal how close we are to human limits. And why we keep breaking them.

Read more: www.bbc.com/future/artic...

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 7d

What does an orange juice 🍊 vending machine in Singapore have to do with math modeling? For Ben Galluzzo, our Executive Director, this machine sparked a cascade of questions.

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

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 9d

Headed to #NCTM25 in Atlanta Oct 15-18? Stop by COMAP booth #1121 to explore our math modeling contests, membership, and classroom resources.

See which sessions we'll be presenting: www.comap.org/resources/co...

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 11d

"I am interested in mathematics only as a creative art." - G. H. Hardy

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 13d

Our Middle Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MidMCM) is the perfect opportunity to spark curiosity, build teamwork skills, and show that math is more than numbers.

Get your middle school students involved:
www.comap.org/blog/item/mi...

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 13d

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/item/ma...

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 14d

⏳ The countdown is on! HiMCM® and MidMCM contests kick off soon. Teams around the world will take on big, real-world problems and discover just how powerful math modeling can be.

👉 There’s still time to register your team: himcmcontest.org

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 15d

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Amanda Beecher as COMAP’s new Director of Contests and Outreach! 🎉

In this Q&A, Dr. Beecher shares her journey into math modeling and her vision for building even stronger contest experiences.

👉 Read more: www.comap.org/blog/item/in...

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 19d

New research from the University of Manchester shows that spirals in the umbilical cord help keep babies cool before birth.

Fascinating intersection of biology, physics, and math modeling at work! Read more here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s...

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 20d

From 3 teams in 2020 to a thriving community today.

UF’s math modeling program is led by Dr. Tracy Stepien, Dr. Youngmin Park & grad mentors Kyle Adams, Abhiram Hegade, Hemaho Beaugard Taboe.

👉 Read the full story: www.comap.org/blog/item/ho...

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 20d

⏱️ Can math measure time itself?A new study explores how math models might provide a fresh way to define & measure time, reshaping how we think about one of the universe’s biggest mysteries.

Fascinating read from Interesting Engineering: interestingengineering.com/science/math...

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 21d

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...

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 22d

📢 HiMCM/MidMCM Registration Is Open!

Ready to put your math modeling skills to the test? Teams tackle real-world problems and come up with creative solutions that matter.

Sign up now 👉 himcmcontest.org

#MathModeling #MathContest #MathTeacher #MathStudent

COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 25d

"Data is not information. Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not understanding. Understanding is not wisdom." - Clifford Stoll

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 27d

Climate change was predicted long before it arrived, thanks to the power of modeling. This Quanta Magazine piece shows how scientists used computer models to understand and forecast the planet’s future.

🔗 www.quantamagazine.org/how-climate-...

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 27d

📢 Parents, want to help your kids shine in math contests? From encouragement to problem-solving strategies, your support makes a difference!

Check out our tips on how parents can help their kids succeed in math contests. 👇

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · 29d

From November 5-18, teams of students will turn real-world challenges into math models in COMAP’s HiMCM/MidMCM contests.

📅 Mark your calendar
👥 Gather your team
🔗 Register now: himcmcontest.org

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · Sep 12

"I like crossing the imaginary boundaries people set up between different fields - it's very refreshing." - Maryam Mirzakhani

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · Sep 11

🤔 Did you know that a COMAP membership provides access to our math publications & resources? It's perfect for educators, students, industry professionals, and educational institutions.

Learn more here: www.comap.com/membership

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COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · Sep 10

🚨 Big news! Starting in 2025, HiMCM/MidMCM rules are expanding to include a wider range of non-school educational programs, giving more students the opportunity to compete.

Read more here: www.comap.org/blog/item/hi...

#MathModeling #MathContest #STEM #MathEducation

COMAP Math @comapmath.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Fourier transform breaks tricky functions down into their wavelike building blocks. This has made it a crucial tool for mathematicians: If they are stumped by a problem, they can try transforming it.

From Quanta Magazine: www.quantamagazine.org/what-is-the-...