Adventures in Math Modeling
hosted by the Math Modeling Hub in partnership with the MAA (June-December 2020)
(recordings from this series are no longer available)
Episode 1: A Conversation with M3C Modelers
Aired: June 30, 2020
Student participants from the 2020 MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge will discuss how they used mathematical modeling to establish a plan for transitioning trucks from diesel fuel to electric power. Additional insights about their experience and advice for future M3 Challenge participants will be shared.
Episode 2: How can math modeling engage students online?
Aired: August 4, 2020
Math modeling offers distinct opportunities and unique challenges, especially online. Get ready to discuss insights for engaging students with modeling experiences with our panel of teachers representing a range of grade levels.
Episode 3: Fish, Sandcastles, Soccer, and Water Bottles: Leveraging Contests to Integrate Mathematical Modeling
Aired: September 22, 2020
The Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications offers international mathematical modeling contest opportunities for high school and undergraduate students. Recent contest problems have addressed herring and mackerel migration, optimal sandcastle shapes, soccer team dynamics, and plastic water bottle bans.
Episode 4: M3C Behind the Scenes: Stories from Contest Judges & Problem Writers
Aired: October 27, 2020
What does it take to craft a good math modeling problem? What are the characteristics that tend to distinguish the most compelling modeling contest solutions from the others? Join our panel of judges and problem writers from the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge as they reflect on some memorable contest problems and solutions, and the work that goes into writing and evaluating them.
Episode 5: The MMhub and You
Aired: December 8, 2020
The Math Modeling Hub (MMHub) is an online community of practice that serves as both a repository of open educational resources for math modeling education and a space for dialog and collaboration on topics of interest to math modeling educators. This interactive webinar will provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about the MMHub, and for the MMHub to learn more about the needs and interests of the community. All are welcome in this conversation!
