Modeling The Future Challenge
The Modeling the Future Challenge (MTFC) is an academic competition developed with the Institute of Competition Sciences, a leader in challenge-based learning programs. The premise of the MTFC is simple; junior and senior high school students are challenged to develop and present their own mathematical models of how a new technology or industry might change the future.
Successful submissions to the MTFC will provide findings supported by mathematical computations. By completing the MTFC, students will learn how mathematics applies to cutting-edge industries and technologies. They will also learn more about highly sought-after careers as actuaries and other STEM-related professional opportunities.
How do I get started? Click here to visit the Modeling the Future Challenge website.
How do I expand this Narrrative Arc? If you have an interest in math or mathematical modeling you might want to consider one of the following:
Enter one of the math national and international math competitions including Purple Comet!, the American Mathematics Competitions, Who Wants to be a Mathematician or the Harvard-MIT Math Tournament.
Explore the types of math problems faced by real world mathematicians in the team-based MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge
Challenge yourself to apply your math skills to real world situations at Wharton’s Data Science Academy
HOT TIP: This is fantastic and prestigious competition for a student with an interest in math, mathematical modeling, statistics or futurism. If you put together a team you could also enter the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge and kill two birds with one stone!