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Welcome to the new home of Mathmodels.org
Powered by COMAP content, Mathmodels.org goes beyond our contests to make applied mathematics and modeling a year-round activity with problems, student solutions and commentaries. Teachers and students use the materials found on this site to enrich their classes and prepare for mathematical modeling competitions.

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SIMIODE Expo @ COMAP 2027: Modeling Change

February 19–20, 2027 · Online · 1–9 pm EST
SIMIODE Expo @ COMAP is a two-day international online conference for faculty, teachers, students, and anyone who uses mathematical modeling to teach, learn, and make sense of the world.

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COMAP Conferences & Meetings

Next Up: American Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) Annual Conference

November 19-22, 2026: Philadelphia, PA

Be sure to visit COMAP booth 212 to find out about our modeling contests, membership options and publications. COMAP staff will be in attendance to answer all your questions.

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Differential Equations: A Toolbox for Modeling the World

This text is designed for a first course in differential equations for undergraduate mathematics, engineering, and science majors, and is suitable as a stand-alone textbook. It is a first of a kind text using a modeling first and throughout approach to motivate and teach differential equations.

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Announcing the Integration of SIMIODE into COMAP

We are pleased to share that Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations and Opportunities with Differential Equations (SIMIODE) is integrating into the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP).

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Math Modeling Contest for High School Students and College Undergraduates

Next up: The High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)® and The Middle Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MidMCM), Register Now

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Against All Odds: Inside Statistics

Picking up where the original Against All Odds video series left off in the 1980s, this updated series maintains the same emphasis on “doing” statistics. Video modules take viewers on location to where people from all walks of life are using statistics in their work. The videos are now available for free on our YouTube channel. 

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    Math & Modeling Contests

    COMAP’s international modeling contest opportunities at the middle school, high school, and undergraduate levels challenge teams of students to solve a real-world application problem, present their solution, and win recognition.

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    COMAP provides educators and students a vast array of resources for teaching, learning, professional development, and contest participation. Resources are multidisciplinary, academically rigorous, and fun.

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    COMAP is blogging! Check out our array of blogs addressing applied mathematics, math and interdisciplinary modeling, math and STEM education, and more.

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    Conferences & Meetings

    Visit this page for updates about conferences and meetings that COMAP will be sponsoring and/or attending.

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    COMAP Membership

    Join as a student or educator FREE member for access to many free math and modeling resources. Upgrade to a Full Membership to access our complete and growing library of modeling modules and publications.

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    Use the power of video to explore the world of mathematics with COMAP’s award-winning video series.

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    COMAP News & Announcements

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    The 2026 HiMCM/MidMCM Problems Are Now Available

    The 2026 High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)® and the 2026 Middle Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MidMCM) problems are now available. Click here to learn more.

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    Share Your Modeling Ideas at SIMIODE Expo @ COMAP

    Need an idea for a SIMIODE Expo @ COMAP talk? Explore presentation topics for the online math modeling conference. Proposals due January 4, 2027.

     

     

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    HiMCM and MidMCM Student Tips for Your First Competition

    Get HiMCM and MidMCM student tips from past participants on teamwork, research, and preparing for your first contest. Watch the student Q&A.

     

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    Always Modeling: The Story Behind COMAP’s New Logo

    Discover the story behind COMAP’s new logo and how Always Modeling reflects a mindset of asking questions, testing ideas, and revisiting assumptions.

     

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    COMAP is an award-winning non-profit organization with the goal of improving mathematics education.

    The mission of COMAP – The Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications - is to improve mathematics education with an emphasis on increasing student proficiency in mathematical modeling.

    Since 1980, COMAP has worked with educators, students, businesses, and industry to create learning environments where mathematics is used to investigate and model real issues in our world.

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