Latest posts tagged with #MathModeling on Bluesky
Have you ever wondered why your espresso turns out differently depending on how it’s packed?
Researchers just modeled how water flows through coffee grounds, and it's a perfect example of how math shows up in everyday life. ☕
Read more: royalsocietypublishing.org/rsos/article...
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What if your favorite fictional characters had to solve real-world problems... using math? 👀
This blog takes a fun look at how mathematical modeling might show up in the worlds of the characters we all know and love.
Read it here: www.comap.org/blog/item/if...
#MathModeling #Math
📣 Have you heard? A free COMAP membership gives you access to math publications, #MathModeling modules, and more! Perfect for educators, students, industry professionals, and educational institutions!
Learn more: www.comap.org/membership
#MathEducation #MathTeachers #STEM
Have you downloaded the new UMAP Journal yet?
From cancer modeling and blood flow to windchill and estimating Earth’s radius, this issue highlights modeling in action. Plus: 2025 Sol Garfunkel Awards.
Read it here: www.comap.org/membership/f...
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Math doesn’t have to stay inside the classroom.
From measuring trails to spotting patterns in nature, the outdoors is full of opportunities for real-world math.
Explore how to bring it into your teaching:
www.comap.org/blog/item/ex...
#Math #MathModeling #MathTeacher
The way we write about math shapes how we think: what we notice, what we question, and what we actually understand.
That same idea shows up in modeling too.
Read more from Quanta Magazine: www.quantamagazine.org/how-writing-...
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From crime scenes to classroom lessons, forensic science is more than just fingerprints and DNA. It’s a chance to show students how mathematics brings real-world problem-solving to life.
Read more: www.comap.com/blog/item/ex...
#MathModeling #ForensicScience #Math #MathTeacher
Looking for a real-world modeling example your students can connect with?
This updated UMAP resource on windchill explores how math helps us understand what “feels like” temperature really means.
Access it here: www.comap.org/membership/f...
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What problem is Sweetgreen actually solving with their pickup shelves? It might look simple, but there’s a lot going on behind that system… assumptions, constraints, and decisions.
Read more from Ben Galluzzo: www.comap.org/blog/item/ma...
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Ever notice how so many things in the world seem to follow the same pattern? That familiar bell curve is a reflection of how randomness, variation, and aggregation actually work.
This is a great read from Quanta Magazine:
www.quantamagazine.org/the-math-tha...
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What does math look like outside the classroom?
It looks like solving real problems, making decisions with data, and thinking critically about the world around us.
Read more: www.comap.org/blog/item/re...
#MathModeling #STEM #RealWorldMath #AppliedMath
Great math modeling is a team effort. From problem framing to communication, collaboration shapes stronger models and better outcomes.
👉 Read more: www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...
#MathModeling #Teamwork #STEM #ProblemSolving
Think math is just numbers and formulas? Think again!
Math modeling brings real-world problems into the classroom to get your students thinking, solving, and creating.
Start here 👉 www.comap.com/blog/item/ge...
#MathTeacher #MathModeling #Math #ITeachMath
Most people are very confident in their March Madness bracket... for about 48 hours.
That’s not failure. That’s modeling. And a really simple way to bring real-world math modeling into the classroom.
🔗 www.comap.org/blog/item/ma...
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The new issue of Consortium is here. It features Modeling the Best Location for Heli-Hydrants and Fire Stations modeling pull-out, new contest results, and a lot more!
Take a look: www.comap.org/resources/fr...
#MathModeling #STEM #AppliedMath
Are you dreaming of launching a #SmallBiz, or are you looking to optimize your existing one? Make more informed decisions based on mathematical modeling.
Read more here 👉 www.comap.com/blog/item/se...
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🎉 Happy Pi Day!
One number that connects geometry, physics, engineering, and many of the mathematical models used to study the real world.
And it also happens to look pretty good in a pie!
#PiDay #Math #MathModeling
Teachers, are you looking for ways to bring real-world problem-solving into your classroom? Check out the blog here: www.comap.com/blog/item/ad...
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🚨 We're working on the March edition of our newsletter... it's packed with math modeling resources, contest news, and stories you won’t want to miss.
Not on the list yet? Now’s the time to join.
Sign up here 👉 www.comap.org/newsletter
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Next time you're waiting in the security line at the airport, you might be wondering how #airlines create flight schedules that balance efficiency, cost, and passenger demand... it’s #MathModeling in action!
Read more: www.comap.com/blog/item/ma...
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Problem solving is at the heart of so much of what we do, from designing a sustainable city to optimizing public health strategies. But how do you train your brain to think like a problem solver?
Read more: www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...
#MathModeling #ProblemSolving
What do Julius Caesar, Yoda quotes, and modern cybersecurity have in common? 👀 Our Introduction to Cryptography module brings math and mystery to life in the classroom.
Read more: www.comap.com/blog/item/ca...
#MathModeling #Cryptography #STEM #MathTeacher
Before liftoff, someone had to calculate reentry.
In this Year of Math spotlight, we explore how Katherine Johnson’s modeling work helped make spaceflight possible, and what it teaches us about modeling today.
Read more: www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...
#YearOfMath #MathModeling #NASA
Data science isn’t just about algorithms. It’s about learning to think like a modeler. Amanda Beecher breaks down why #MathModeling is such a powerful foundation for #DataScience students, and how educators can build those skills early.
Read the post: comap.org/blog/blog-2/...
What’s a problem that’s been bugging you lately?
That’s often where math modeling starts: questioning assumptions, constraints, and hidden variables.
Maybe it’s not just a complaint. Maybe it’s a problem worth modeling.
Read more: www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...
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Math modeling does more than strengthen problem-solving. It gives students a way to test interests, discover strengths, and prepare for real-world careers.
👉 Read more: www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...
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Can a math model be biased?
We often assume math is neutral. But models reflect assumptions, data choices, and decisions.
Before asking if a model is “right,” ask: what did we decide along the way?
Read more: www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...
#Math #MathModeling #CriticalThinking
🏀 What do sports strategy and fairness have to do with math? More than you might think!
From game decisions to league rules, mathematical thinking shapes how competition works, and how fair it feels.
Read more here: www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...
#Math #MathModeling #MathandSports
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...
#MathModeling #STEM #MathTeacher
$93.07
990 million stems
It's Valentine’s Day by the numbers.
If you’re curious how roses, pricing, and supply chains connect to math modeling, there’s a short reflection on the blog: www.comap.org/blog/blog-2/...
#MathModeling #ValentinesDay #VDay #Roses #CriticalThinking
