M3 Challenge: Using Math and Data to Solve Real-world Problems
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 are eligible to enter in teams of three to five students. Over $1.95 million has been awarded through 2024.
Registration Deadline: February 21, 2025
Challenge weekend: February 28 to March 3, 2025
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 awards
37 team scholarship awards, so go for it!
The Challenge
Flexible Work Time
Download the problem anytime during Challenge weekend to begin your 14-hour Challenge experience.
Resources
How do you like to learn?
Scholarships Awarded
Top teams receive scholarship awards for college education.
Considering TC?
Additional awards available for teams submitting code.
Judging
More than 100 Ph.D.-level applied mathematicians serve as judges throughout three rounds of judging.
