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Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) and Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM), Feb 4 - 8

  • 1.  Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) and Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM), Feb 4 - 8

    Posted 01-15-2021 12:23
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    INFORMS partners with COMAP each year in sponsoring two contests -- the Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) and the Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM).  I have served as a team advisor and contest judge for many years now, as have many other INFORMS members.  However, we haven't always done the best at getting the word out to students who might be interested in participating.  So, I share the following information below and as a .pdf attachment to help with further sharing.

    2021 Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM)® and 2021 Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM)® February 4-8, 2021

    COMAP's
    undergraduate contests in modeling, the MCM and the ICM, are international contests designed to provide students with the opportunity to work as team members to engage in and improve their modeling, problem-solving, and writing skills. Teams of up to three students from your institution apply mathematics to model and develop a solution to one of six real-world problems. This international contest is open to students of all disciplines and there is no limit on the number of teams any one institution can enter. Register for the contest at https://www.comap.com/undergraduate/contests/ and follow us on Twitter @COMAPMath for up-to-date contest information. Contests can be administered live or virtually.

     FREE! Contest Webinar:

    JOIN the MCM/ICM PREP Webinar on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 3:00 pm ET. This webinar will review procedures and tips for success in the MCM/ICM and offer a live Q&A session with the Contest Directors. Register for the Webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z0KmO5wCTfSFgann_HwPVQ

     Wanted – Contest Judges:

    COMAP is currently seeking qualified persons to assist with MCM/ICM first-round judging. Applicants must be an education or industry professional, or a current graduate student. While many of our judges have some mathematics affiliation, we encourage professionals of all disciplines to apply. See https://www.comap-math.com/COMAP/judges/index.html for information and to apply.

     Get Your Team Ready for the Contest:

    Form a modeling team of up to three students and Register at https://www.comap.com/undergraduate/contests/ - Choose one of six contest problems – Work over five days from February 4-8, 2021 to Model and solve your problem -- Submit your electronic solution paper to COMAP (Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications).



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    Scott Nestler, PhD, CAP, PStat
    Academic Director, MSBA
    Associate Teaching Professor
    University of Notre Dame
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