M3 Challenge Archives

This problem asked teams to use their math know-how to evaluate U.S. Census Bureau figures and methods in order to make recommendations to Congress for undercount adjustment, the best method for apportioning the U.S. House of Representatives, and the fairest way to draw Congressional districts.

This problem asked teams to evaluate whether the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 would in fact stimulate the economy. The problem called for teams to mathematically assess the elements of the stimulus package that will most likely produce the greatest improvements in employment 

This problem asked teams to address issues associated with increased corn-derived ethanol production and fuel substitution.

This problem asked teams to to build and test a model for selecting investments. They were asked to maximize net profit from the stock market and in effect, beat Wall Street using applied mathematics and modeling techniques.

This problems asked teams to develop a mathematical analysis of the issues, and present one or more approaches that would guarantee the integrity of the system for at least 75 years.