Mathematical modeling

Best mathematical modeling books and tools

Resources for Mathematical modeling under Mathematics. Pair these picks with articles on thestemprofessor.com.

• A First Course in Mathematical Modeling (Giordano et al.) — Intro modeling with differential equations and simulation.
• Mathematical Modeling (Mark Meerschaert) — Applied modeling for science and engineering students.
• Mathematics for the Life Sciences (Greenwell, Ritchey & Lial) — Biology-oriented modeling and discrete math.
• Street-Fighting Mathematics (Sanjoy Mahajan) — Heuristic estimation and modeling tricks.
• STEM lab notebook (grid + ruled) — Keep lab notes, units, and sketches in one place.
• Index cards for formulas and terms — Quick review between lectures and problem sets.