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Dartboards and Math Modeling: Where to Aim?
Where should you aim at a dartboard in which the bullseyes, and the tripling and doubling rings are removed leaving twenty simply wedges? Math modeling can help!
Kathi Snook Receives 2022 Doug Faires Lifetime Achievement Award
COMAP is pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen (Kathi) Snook is the recipient of the 2022…
New Math Module: Could These Bones Be Amelia Earhart's?
We have a fun math model this month! Students will determine whether a set of bones found…
15 Careers That Rely on Mathematical Modeling
Have you considered a career in mathematical modeling, but are unsure where to start? Thi…
Math in Pictures: All Cracked Up
Although mud, tree canopies, and giraffes are all very different from each other, they ar…
Math in Pictures: Morphometrics with Fall Leaves
What can you do with fall leaves besides raking them? Math! Here is a simple hands-on int…
Math in Pictures: Archer Fish, Natural Mathematicians
Have you ever seen an archer fish? They are fascinating for several reasons, but perhaps…
9 Compelling Reasons to Enter a Math Contest
Have you been thinking about entering a math contest? Then read on! Here are some reasons…
Online Math Resources on the New COMAP.com
Explore our online math resources, including math modeling curriculum, math contests, a b…
Math (and Math Modeling Contests) for Each and Every Student
COMAP is and will always be dedicated to math for each and every student, from our math m…
Math in Pictures: Have a Seat but Not Too Close
Birds sitting on wires often seem to be regularly spaced. What are they thinking? And wha…
What Is the MCM/ICM Undergraduate Math Competition?
Are you a student looking for an undergraduate math competition where you can solve a rea…
What Are the HiMCM and MidMCM Math Contests?
Math contests can be a fun way to engage your middle school and high school students. Rea…