Modeling Contest in Mathematics

A five days long (and very fun!) international contest for undergraduates during which the participating teams create a mathematical model. It is organised by , and usually happens at the beginning of February. This year, the SIAM Chapter is organizing the local groups. Last year, the IMA organized the local groups.

How to prepare?

  • One of the first place to look at for practise is the website. It has a big database of modeling problems.
  • In 2010-2011, the IMA organised the local teams. Here are the slides for the introductory meeting.
  • Another place to learn the basics of modeling is the book by Edward A. Bender: An Introduction to Mathematical Modeling.