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ID301
First NameDarin
Last NameMohr
InstitutionUniversity of Iowa
Speaker Categorygraduate student
Title of TalkThe Iowa Mathematical Modeling Challenge: Modeling in an Experimental Learning Setting
AbstractWe discuss the recent success of the third annual Iowa Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC). The IMMC is a twenty-four hour contest similar to COMAP's Mathematical Contest in Modeling, but with an added emphasis on student assessment and mathematical communication. We also discuss the future of the IMMC at the University of Iowa.
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Suitable for undergraduates?Yes
Day Preference
Computer Needed?Y
Bringing a laptop?
Overhead Needed?
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Date Submitted10/17/2010
Year2010