EXPL 145 - Experiential Learning in the Modeling Competition

The Interdisciplinary Competition in Modeling and Mathematical Competition in Modeling (ICM/MCM) are held in the spring semester each year and pit teams of 3 students against a real-world problem. In this experience, students will participate in pre-competition workshops, discussions or activities designed to help the student build their reseach skils including working across different disciplines, having strong reseach and writing skills, thinking outside the box and following through on a plan, and working collaboratively as an integrated team.. The team will actively use those skills during the competition. Afterward, students will reflect on their success or failure and make plans for changes if needed to successfully apply those same skills in other contexts. All Simpson students who participate in the ICM/MCM are eligible to enroll, and all Simpson students are eligible to participate in the ICM/MCM. However, space is limited in the competition and completion of the competition is required to complete this experience.

Credit(s): 0
General Education Designations: Collaborative Leadership, Experiential Learning
Offered: every spring