Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)
Department of Mathematics
111 Cummington Mall
Boston, MA 02215
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)
Year Program started: 1989
Max. Participants/Year: 80
Application Deadline: May 1
Program Timeframe: July - August (six weeks)
Academic Level Targeted: Grades 9-12
Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group
Type of Program: Education
Program Attributes: Non-credit
Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (grades 9-12), GPA/academic standing (teacher recommendation)
Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: mathematics
Additional 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.