M3 Challenge Champions Named
Six finalist teams and three Technical Computing Award finalists presented their solutions in New York City Monday, April 28.
Hot Button Issue: Staying Cool as the World Heats Up
Learn about the M3 Challenge 2025 problem, solutions, winners, and more.
See the 2025 Video Contest Winners!
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Celebrate the 20th anniversary of M3 Challenge with a special edition t-shirt—available now!
20th Anniversary of M3 Challenge
Join us in celebrating two decades of M3 Challenge. In this video, we sit down with Elizabeth Marshman, Ren Lopez, and Nathaniel Shields to dive into the power of applied mathematics and how M3 Challenge has helped nearly 80,000 students discover their potential through problem-solving and data science. Hear how the Challenge is changing lives, building skills, and opening doors in STEM—and get inspired by the stories of those leading the way.
A team experience!
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 for M3 Challenge 2026 will open in November.
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 ↗
Registration for M3 Challenge 2026 will open in November.
