MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge)
Intensive 14-hour team-based math modeling competition where students solve real-world problems using mathematical modeling, open to high school juniors and seniors.
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Bay Area BioGENEius Challenge (Applied Math Track)
A high-level research competition. Winning projects often use bioinformatics (statistical analysis of genetic data).
High School Analytics & Data Visualization Competition
National competition where students analyze datasets and create visualizations to communicate insights, focusing on real-world data problems.
High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)
Two-week team modeling challenge where students apply mathematics to solve open-ended real-world problems, run by COMAP.
AFRL Scholars Program
A paid eight-week summer research internship that places upper-level high schoolers directly with Air Force Research Laboratory scientists and engineers at sites across the U.S. to work on real research and technology projects.
ASA Data Visualization Poster Competition
American Statistical Association competition where students submit statistical posters, physical or digital, with regional judging feeding national judging.
Modeling the Future Challenge
Mathematical modeling competition focused on sustainability and environmental challenges, where teams analyze real-world data and present solutions.