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About M3 Challenge
MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge is an entirely internet-based math modeling competition with no registration or participation fees. Schools in the U.S., England, and Wales may enter up to two teams of three to five students. Over $1.85 million has been awarded through 2023.
Unlike other math competitions!
- Address a real open-ended problem
- Use your math skills – all levels welcome!
- Work as a team under flexible 14-hour time constraint
- Access tons of free resources – books, videos, tutorials
- Finalists win scholarships & go to NYC to present with expenses paid
- Try for extra technical computing prizes
37 team scholarship prizes, so go for it!
The Challenge
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Flexible Work Time
Download the problem anytime during Challenge weekend to begin your 14-hour Challenge experience.
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Resources
How do you like to learn?
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Scholarships Awarded
Top teams receive tuition scholarships for college education.
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Considering TC?
Additional prizes available for teams submitting code.
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Judging
More than 125 Ph.D.-level applied mathematicians serve as judges throughout three rounds of judging.