√mathroots is a 14-day summer program hosted by MIT-PRIMES for promising high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds or underserved communities who are interested in exploring creative topics in mathematics. Students will discover new mathematical ideas and learn problem solving skills through a series of classes, group activities, and invited lectures led by a team of instructors with diverse experiences teaching both research and competition math. The program features:
- Creative problem solving outside the standard curriculum
- Exposure to beautiful yet accessible ideas in mathematics
- Introduction to techniques and meaning of mathematical proof
- An academic and cultural community of like-minded peers, mentors, and instructors
Location(s)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts
Schedule
- 2025 dates TBA
Cost/Compensation
- All educational, food, and boarding costs are generously covered by our funders. However, students are required to pay for their transportation to and from MIT.
Eligibility Requirements
- US citizens or attending high school in the US (before the last year of high school)
- Between the ages of 14-18
- Demonstrated academic excellence, particularly in mathematics
- Students should be comfortable with high school algebra, geometry, trigonometry, exponents, and logarithms. Precalculus is strongly recommended. Calculus is not required.
Deadline
- March 1st, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
- Travel scholarships are available on a limited basis for students with need.
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is renowned for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and innovation, and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in fields ranging from engineering and computer science to economics and architecture. MIT has a long history of producing notable alumni, including 96 Nobel laureates, 58 National Medal of Science recipients, and 29 MacArthur ""Genius Grant"" recipients. Additionally, its strong culture of entrepreneurship has led to the founding of many successful startups and companies by MIT alumni or faculty. Notable examples include Dropbox, Akamai Technologies, and Bose Corporation. The university's campus, situated along the Charles River Basin, features a mix of historic and modern architecture, including works by renowned architects such as Frank Gehry and I.M. Pei.
