Real-world challenge
Start with a situation worth understanding, predicting, or explaining.
y′ + ky = g(t)
dN/dt = rN(1 − N/K)
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT · KHALIFA UNIVERSITY
MODEL. CHANGE. MAKE IMPACT.
Real-world challenges. Original ideas. Mathematics that makes a difference. Build a team, choose a challenge, create your model your way, and show what Differential Equations can reveal.
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Question
What do you want to understand?
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Model
Translate the situation into mathematics.
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Explore
Analyse, simulate, compare, investigate.
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Discover
Interpret what the mathematics reveals.
There is no single path — and no single solution.
WHAT IS DYNAMIQ?
Not another
worksheet. A
mathematical
experience.
You will begin with a real-world situation — not a ready-made differential equation. Your team decides what matters, makes assumptions, identifies variables and parameters, builds a model, explores its behaviour, and explains what your results mean.
The strongest solution is not necessarily the most complicated one. A simple model that is well justified, explored intelligently, and genuinely understood can be powerful.
Your mathematical decisions
Choose what to model, what to assume, and how Differential Equations should enter.
Your interpretation
Use the mathematics to produce insight — and recognise where your model has limits.
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
Students who are curious about Differential Equations and mathematical modelling.
You do not need advanced programming, a research background, or an elaborate model. You need curiosity, teamwork, mathematical reasoning, and the willingness to explore a problem that may have more than one reasonable approach.
3students
per team
per team
YOUR JOURNEY
From challenge reveal to the final.
One month to investigate, refine, and communicate your mathematical story.
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Register Your Interest
Build your team of 3 and submit your team’s interest by the registration deadline.
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Challenge Reveal
Your team receives 3 real-world challenges. Read them all and choose one.
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Model · Explore · Create
Build your model, test assumptions, analyse, simulate, compare, and discover.
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Submission Day
Submit your Project Showcase, 7-minute Pitch, Technical Appendix, and an optional prototype or demonstrator where it strengthens your solution.
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Finalists Revealed
Selected teams move forward to the DYNAMIQ Final.
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The Final
Finalists present live before the judging panel: 10-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&A.
WHAT WILL YOU SUBMIT?
A complete solution package.
Show the mathematics, the reasoning, and how your solution could work in practice.
01
Project Showcase
ONE VISUAL PAGEA concise visual summary of the challenge, model, assumptions, analysis, results, and recommendation.
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DYNAMIQ Pitch
7-MINUTE VIDEOPresent the story behind your mathematics: what you modelled, why you chose that approach, what you discovered, and what your findings mean.
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Technical Appendix
MAX. 2 PAGESProvide the mathematical detail needed to support and verify your work, including equations, parameters, methods, sources, and computational or AI disclosure.
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Prototype or Demonstrator
OPTIONALWhere appropriate, teams may include a simulation, interactive model, visualisation, computational tool, physical prototype, or other demonstrator that makes the proposed solution more tangible.
WHAT MAKES A PROJECT STAND OUT?
Mathematics that thinks.
More complicated does not mean better.
Model
Translate the real situation into meaningful mathematics.
Think
Use mathematics correctly, purposefully, and with sound reasoning.
Explore
Go beyond solving. Test ideas, compare scenarios, and ask “what if?”
Discover
Reveal insight. What did the mathematics actually show?
Communicate
Tell your mathematical story clearly and engagingly.
TECHNOLOGY, DATA & AI
Use them wisely.
You may use mathematical software, coding, simulation, visualisation, reliable data, and approved AI tools where they strengthen your investigation. Programming ability is not being assessed, and you do not need to build software.
RECOGNITION
Excellence deserves recognition.
The winning team will receive a distinguished award recognising excellence in mathematical modelling, innovation, and communication.
FAQ
Before you register.
Quick answers to the questions students usually ask first.
Do I need to be currently enrolled in a Differential Equations course?
No. DYNAMIQ is open to students who are interested in Differential Equations and mathematical modelling.
Do I need advanced mathematics?
No. A clear, appropriate model that is genuinely understood can be stronger than an unnecessarily complicated one.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Coding can be useful, but programming ability is not being assessed.
Can we use AI?
Approved AI tools may be used responsibly. Your team remains responsible for checking and understanding everything included in the final work.
Will there be one correct answer?
No. Different assumptions and modelling choices can lead to different valid approaches.
Can we use real data?
Yes. Reliable public data or data you collect yourselves may be used where relevant. Identify your sources clearly.
What happens if we become finalists?
Finalists present their project live before the judging panel on , followed by judges’ Q&A.
What are the prizes?
Valuable prizes will be announced separately.
READY TO JOIN?
Build your team of 3.
Register your team's interest by . Competition details will be shared with registered teams.
QUESTIONS?Contact nesma.khalil@ku.ac.ae
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
TEAM UP.
THINK DYNAMIQ.
Build your team of three and register your team's interest in participating.
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BEFORE YOU START
Have your team details ready.
One person can complete the form for the whole team. All three team members should have agreed to participate.
- Create your team name
- Add all 3 team members
- Confirm team interest
- Submit once
