Math 381

Computer languages and software for modeling and simulation:

• MATLAB The optimization and financial math toolboxes are particularly useful for modeling. Simulink can be used for Monte Carlo simulations.
• LINDO Language for optimization
  Download demo version
• AMPL Modeling Language
• The Stony Brook Algorithm Repository (large collection of combinatorial algorithms and implementations in various languages)
• NETLIB Collection of numerical software
• GAMS Guide to Available Mathematical Software

References elsewhere:

• Mathematical Modeling Resources page at Argonne National Labs
• A recent article in the L.A. Times on mathematical modeling
• Mathematical Contest in Modeling for undergraduates
  • SIAM prize
• Mathematical Modeling Workshops for students (mostly grad students)
  • at North Carolina State University
  • at the University of Minnesota
  • at UBC

MATLAB:

• MathWorks Homepage
• Student Edition and Student Version