General Information about SCUDEM
SCUDEM is a mathematical modeling challenge for teams of up to three students. Each team selects one of three problems and develops a solution using differential or difference equation models.
Challenge problems are provided from the following areas:
- Physics and Engineering
- Chemistry and Life Sciences
- Social Sciences
The competition culminates in a 10-minute presentation in which teams explain their model, methodology, and results.
Teams and Coaches may meet remotely or in person. Student challengers must work with their team without other animate assistance, including from their coach, during the challenge period. Team submissions will be judged Outstanding, Meritorious, or Successful.
Read the Complete Instructions and Rules for details of the challenge.
See problem statements and results for past events in our wiki. SIMIODE's YouTube channel features presentations of past Outstanding Award recipients.
As a Judge, you have the opportunity to help students develop their mathematical modeling skills. If you'd like to support our teams' intellectual growth, as well as help them to network, then please volunteer as a Judge for SCUDEM XI 2026
Consider volunteering as a Coach for SCUDEM XI 2026. Plan to start working with your team before SCUDEM begins in order to help prepare these energetic students for the modeling experience.
MathWorks software information
We are pleased to offer all SCUDEM XI 2026 participants (team members and coaches) a complimentary MATLAB & Simulink license. For registered SCUDEM XI 2026 participants you can visit this webpage and press "Request Software" to acquire your license. MathWorks customer services will send you a license key within 48 hours. You can then use this key to install MATLAB following the instructions from video.
You can experience and learn about MATLAB immediately after registration here at these helpful sites.
MathWorks offered a Differential Equations Modeling webinar on 9 October 2025.
Here is information on viewing the 48-minute webinar and downloading resources.
Note: MathWorks software use is not required and will have no affect on your judging.
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