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MCM-ICM: Procedures and Tips for a Great Experience
NOTE: This article accompanies, but does not replace the official Rules, Registration, and
Instructions information found at the contest website
(http://www.comap.com/undergraduate/contests/mcm). Please ensure you understand and follow
the rules and procedures outlined on the contest website.
Introduction
The purpose of this article is to assist and guide students and advisors participating in The
Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) and The Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling
(ICM). In the article, COMAP provides information about the administration of the contests
from registration through solution submission, as well as tips to ensure your contest experience is
smooth, successful, and enjoyable.
COMAP’S Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) and Interdisciplinary Contest in
Modeling (ICM) are international contests designed to provide undergraduate level (or below)
students with the opportunity to work as team members to engage in and improve their modeling,
problem solving, and writing skills. Teams apply mathematics to model, develop, and
communicate a solution to a real-world problem. Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree or above
are not allowed.
The article is presented in three sections:
Before the Contest – contest registration and preparation.
During the Contest – contest process and avoiding common mistakes made by teams
and advisors.
After the Contest – submitting solution reports and getting results.
Look for which indicates an important contest tip.
BEFORE THE CONTEST
Participants. The MCM/ICM are true team competitions. Each team may consist of one, two, or
three (maximum allowed) students. Historically, the best teams have three members. All students
on the team MUST be enrolled at the same institution at the start of the contest; COMAP will
make no exceptions to this rule. Having a math major on your team is not required, and student
team members may be from any field of study. After you have created your team, the next step is
to choose an advisor.
Advisor. Any faculty, staff member, or student at your institution can fulfill the role of Advisor.
The advisor will act as the main point of contact for the team, and will help ensure the team
follows the contest rules and regulations. The advisor does not have to be from the mathematics
department. We encourage faculty members to serve as team advisors, however students may act
as advisors.
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