Coders, writers, and curious thinkers: Who’s on your math modeling team?
Tips for forming a HiMCM/MidMCM team:
www.comap.org/blog/item/ho...
Register by Nov. 4, 2 p.m. EST at himcmcontest.org.

Coders, writers, and curious thinkers: Who’s on your math modeling team?
Tips for forming a HiMCM/MidMCM team:
www.comap.org/blog/item/ho...
Register by Nov. 4, 2 p.m. EST at himcmcontest.org.
Build skills you can put on your resume. Math modeling contests give students experience tackling real-world problems, conducting research, and communicating their ideas.
Explore COMAP contests: www.comap.org/contests
Some of the best things students gain from a math modeling contest don’t show up in the final results.
They learn to work through disagreements and tackle a problem even when they’re not sure where to start.
Read more about the benefits:
www.comap.org/blog/item/be...
Your team is ready to tackle the problem. But is everyone ready to work together?
Save this checklist, and send it to your teammates.
Explore COMAP contests at comap.org/contests.
What insights would HiMCM advisors share with teachers?
1. Team dynamics matter.
2. Writing needs practice.
3. Students gain confidence when they take charge.
Four advisors share these lessons and more:
www.comap.org/blog/item/hi...
If you participated in MCM, ICM, HiMCM, MidMCM, SCUDEM, or IM²C, we’d love to hear your story. Tell us what you remember about the experience and whether it shaped what you did next.
Read more and share your story: www.comap.org/share
Math modeling contests build teamwork, problem solving, communication, and writing skills, all under a deadline.
Explore COMAP’s contests: comap.org/contests
Why compete in a math modeling contest?
Students see how the math they learn can shape real-world decisions, solve meaningful problems, and make a difference.
Explore COMAP competitions:
www.comap.org/contests
Math modeling can do more than build problem-solving skills.
It can help students discover interests, explore possible areas of study, and give them a meaningful experience to talk about in college applications.
Putting together a HiMCM or MidMCM team? Don’t stop with the highest math grades. Students who code, write clearly, or keep a group moving have a lot to offer, too.
More tips for forming your team: www.comap.org/blog/item/ho...
Registration is now open for COMAP’s 2026 HiMCM® and MidMCM!
From November 4-17, student teams will take on an open-ended, real-world problem, build a mathematical model, and communicate their solution in a written report.
Learn more: himcmcontest.org
Building a strong modeling team starts before the contest does.
HiMCM and MidMCM registration opens soon. Start thinking about the teammates who bring different strengths, communicate well, and work through challenges together.
How can educators encourage more students to give math competitions a try?
Make it engaging. Build confidence. Encourage teamwork. Celebrate participation.
Explore 7 practical ways to help students get involved:
www.comap.org/blog/item/ho...