The NYU Center for Mathematical Talent (CMT) aims to solidify and extend work done on recognizing and supporting mathematical talent for pre-collegiate students in New York City. By identifying talented students from all backgrounds, The Center supports growth with extracurricular math activities in after-school programs where students are exposed to problem solving that is different from what is usually seen in the school classroom. The Center also develops new training materials for instructors. CMT’s signature curriculum is called “Finding Math” which consists of sets of activities that shows the surprising way one uses mathematics in much of our thinking.
CMT's Summer Math Program for Young Scholars Program is an intensive online 3-week summer program for mathematically talented high school students. It provides a mathematically rich environment to high school students interested in mathematics, and is designed to encourage them to consider careers in the mathematical sciences. In this program, selected high school students in grades 9 through 11 are introduced to undergraduate level math topics while building problem solving skills. In past years, topics included, but are not limited to number theory, group theory, graph theory, knots and surfaces, and computer science. All lectures will be led by Courant faculty. Each lecture will be followed by a problem session led by a graduate student teaching assistant where students will work collaboratively in groups. One session every week is set aside for mathematical games and puzzles. There is also a talk at the end of each day, covering topics about how math is used in different fields of science as well as college admissions and college life. Academically strong applicants coming from underserved communities are especially encouraged to apply. It is a non credit college program and does not provide housing.
At this time, NYU CMT is not accepting International Students.
Location(s)
Schedule
- Three weeks in August
Cost/Compensation
- $1,750
Eligibility Requirements
- Students should have a strong working knowledge of Algebra I and should have passed the course with a B- or higher.
Deadline
- May 1
Application or Entry Requirements
- To start an application for your program of interest, please submit the Personal Information form.
- Once you've submitted your responses, you should receive an email with next steps for finalizing your account setup and resuming the application.
- Please note that a recommendation will be required.
Notifications of Decisions
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Within a few days, you will receive a second email containing your NYU credentials and instructions for accessing your applicant portal, where you can check the status of your application and any missing documents.
Financial Aid Details
Scholarship support may be available to qualified applicants. Our program staff will email everyone a letter containing information about applying for a scholarship upon submission of their application.
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Applications open in mid February
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New York University (NYU) is a private research university located in Greenwich Village in New York City. Founded in 1831, it has since grown to become the largest private university in the United States, with over 50,000 students enrolled across its nineteen schools and colleges.
The Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences (CIMS) is NYU’s mathematical research school, and one of the top mathematical research centers in the world. Founded in 1935 by mathematician Richard Courant, the institute has a tradition of research which combines pure and applied mathematics, with a high level of interaction between different areas. CIMS now offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs, with around 1,500 undergraduate and 600 graduate students, and is ranked #1 for undergraduate applied mathematics.
