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M3 Challenge: Using Math and Data to Solve Real-world Problems
A math modeling competition for high school and sixth form students. Enter a team of up to five students and work together to solve real life problems with math.
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M3 Challenge: Using Math and Data to Solve Real-world Problems
The specific real-world problem that is posed each year is unknown to participants until they login during Challenge weekend.
- Entirely internet-based
- No registration or participation fees
- Flexible work time
Registration Deadline: February 24, 2025
Challenge weekend: February 28 to March 3, 2025
Eligibility ↗
High school juniors and seniors (U.S.) and sixth form students (England and Wales) are eligible.
Scholarship Awards ↗
Winning teams receive scholarship awards totaling over $100,000.
Register now! ↗
Registration for M3 Challenge 2025 is open now through February 21, 2025.
