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Program Name |
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) |
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Organization |
Boston University |
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Address |
Department of Mathematics
111 Cummington Street
Boston MA-02215 |
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Phone |
(617)-3532563 |
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Fax |
(617)-3538100 |
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Web |
http://www.promys.org |
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Email |
promys@bu.edu |
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Director |
Glenn H. Stevens, PhD |
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Contact |
Kate Coughlin |
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Contact Phone |
(617)-3532563 |
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Contact Fax |
(617)-3538100 |
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Contact Email |
promys@bu.edu |
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Year Program started |
1989 |
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Maximum Participants/Year |
70 |
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Application Deadline |
June 1 |
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Program Timeframe |
July - August (six weeks) |
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Academic Level Targeted |
grades 9-12 |
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Racial/Ethnic Focus |
any racial/ethnic group |
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Type of Program |
Education |
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Program Attributes |
Non-Credit |
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Disciplines Targeted |
Science (computer, mathematical) |
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Acceptance Requirements |
class year (grades 9-12), GPA/academic standing (teacher recommendation) |
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Comments |
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) offers a lively mathematical environment in which ambitious high school students practice the art of mathematical discovery, numerical exploration, formulation and critique of conjectures, and techniques of proof and generalization. Applications are available online at: http://www.promys.org. |
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