2025 Challenge Problem
Hot Button Issue: Staying Cool as the World Heats Up
Heat waves are not only occurring more frequently, but they are growing more intense, lasting longer, and spreading across broader periods of the year—an alarming trend that has persisted for more than 50 years. Despite advancements in technology, the high energy demand during heat waves can put significant strain on the electrical grid, often resulting in widespread loss of electricity. Without electric power, homes and businesses lose the ability to stay cool, while critical infrastructure—like communication networks, hospitals, and transportation systems—struggle to function.
For this year’s MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge problem, we asked teams to predict temperature changes inside a dwelling during a heatwave. We also asked teams to predict demand on the power grid and develop a plan for allocating resources to minimize the effects of heat waves and power grid failures.
M3 Challenge 2025 Champion
Mason High School (Team #18111), Mason Ohio
Coach: Colleen Everett
Students: Aneesh Iyer, Ramya Rajan, Raymond Shao, Vivian Tang, Mingjia Zhang
Winning Solutions
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Judge Commentary
A judge’s thoughts on this year’s submissions and modeling in general.
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