Math Programs

You are strongly encouraged to apply for summer math programs and internships, some of which are shown at the bottom of this page. We also cover math topics during our Friday meetings. Show up on A day Fridays at 8:20 AM in D231.

University of Texas Math Groups:

University of Texas at Austin Saturday Morning Math Group is geared towards high school and middle school students. Both the Saturday Morning Math Group and the Sunday Morning Math Circle meet about 4 times per semester. Check out videos from past meetings.

Check out the Schedule

Summer Internships:

TSGC/CSR Summer Internship Program: Texas Space Grant Consortium and The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research NASA Summer Intern Program is a competitive program for high school students. The program provides selected students with exposure to space research and development and how to interpret NASA satellite data while providing the student with an idea of what scientists and engineers do in their chosen area of work. This summer TSGC/UT/CSR will support a summer intern program from July 14 - August 7, 2014. The students will work beside CSR scientists testing web-based tools and analyzing data which will provide content knowledge and hands-on experiences which provide guidelines for fulfilling the field investigation requirement for high school graduation. See. http://www.csr.utexas.edu/internship/

Summer programs:

The national Mu Alpha Theta offers grants (think scholarships) for members wanting to attend summer programs. To learn more, click here.

Here are a few of the Texas and Out of State programs. Be sure to check out the full list of summer math programs from the American Mathematics Society.

Texas Programs

Awesome Math (University of Texas at Dallas) - An intensive summer camp for mathematically gifted students from around the globe. An initiative in response to parents and teachers of bright students who have not yet shone at the Olympiad level, as well as of those who would like to expand what they have learned in programs such as MATHCOUNTS. These talented students wish to hone their problem solving skills in particular and further their mathematics education in general. Many of our participants seek to improve their performance on contests such as AMC10/12, AIME, or USAMO.

SMaRT Camp (Texas A&M University) - SMaRT is a National Science Foundation supported two-week summer program at Texas A&M University. It is intended to facilitate interest in mathematics of advanced high school students. High school students of age 14-18, who are US citizens or permanent residents, are eligible to apply.

Summer Math Institute, University of North Denton: The Summer Mathematics Institute (SMI) is a fast-paced intensive program for mathematically talented students. Rising 7th – 11th grade students who are excited about learning and have excelled in mathematics are eligible to apply. Students enroll in one of the following classes during the three-week residential program: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or Precalculus.

Texas Mathworks (Texas State University, San Marcos) - The Mathworks Honors Summer Math Camp (HSMC) is an intensive multi-summer program for high school students who are excited about doing mathematics-- the goal of the program is to develop talented youth of all backgrounds by an immersive and in-depth experience in an unique learning environment. Students develop important skills for future degrees and careers in math, science, engineering, and many other fields. They frequently create a math team that goes on to compete in international events in Asia and Europe. **** Strongly Recommended. Update: They have a Middle School Summer Program in Round Rock!!!

Out of State Programs - don't rule these out. Great way to beat the heat and gain some serious math skills.

All Girls/All Math, University of Nebraska: Since 1997, girls in grades 10-12 have been participating in the All Girls/All Math summer camp offered at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Map). This weeklong summer mathematics camp for high school girls provides a stimulating and supportive environment for girls to develop their mathematical ability and interest. Participants learn about the exciting mathematics of Codes, interact with peers who share an interest in mathematics, and work with female mathematics graduate students and professors who earned their Ph.Ds. from UNL. The campers stay in a UNL residence hall and are chaperoned by female mathematics graduate students and undergraduate students. All Girls/All Math is one of 10 Young Scholars Programs across the nation supported by the American Mathematical Society and was included in the Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens as 1 of 200 of the best summer programs for teens across the nation.

Canada/USA Mathcamp, Mathematics Foundation of America (Location varies): Canada/USA Mathcamp is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for mathematically talented high school students, designed to expose these students to the beauty of advanced mathematical ideas and to new ways of thinking. More than just a summer camp, Mathcamp is a vibrant community, made up of a wide variety of people who share a common love of learning and passion for mathematics. At Mathcamp, students can explore undergraduate and even graduate-level topics while building problem-solving skills that will help them in any field they choose to study.

Camp Euclid (Internet based)- An online mathematics research program for middle school and high school students. Participants will encounter solution-defying math problems (which have never been solved before). Mull over and grapple with tantalizingly difficult math problems within a circle of fellow researchers. You must be a middle school or high school student (possibly a recently-graduated senior) 13 - 19-years-old, to participate.

International Summer School for Students - European program providing an introduction to top-level mathematical research topics for highly selected international students at the age of transition between high school and university. Presentations and mini-courses will be given by international leading university mathematicians. Participants should have a solid knowledge of calculus. The school is generously supported by VolkswagenStiftung and Clay Mathematics Institute. The nominal contribution for participants is €400; this covers all activities for the entire duration of the school, including accommodation, meals, scientific program, and excursion. Nobody will be excluded for financial reasons! They have fellowships available to support deserving participants. These fellowships usually cover partly the participation fee; limited support for travel expenses may be available in exceptional cases.

MathPath (location varies): MathPath is a 4-week residential summer camp held on a different campus each year for students who are 11 to 14 years old. The grade the student is attending in school is not relevant, age is.

Michigan Math and Science Scholars, University of Michigan: A program designed to introduce high school students to current developments and research in the sciences and to encourage the next generation of researchers to develop and retain a love of mathematics and science.

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS), Boston University: PROMYS is a six-week summer program at Boston University designed to encourage strongly motivated high school students to explore in depth the creative world of mathematics in a supportive community of peers, counselors, research mathematicians, and visiting scientists. Professor Glenn Stevens, the Director of PROMYS, founded the program in 1989 together with other members of the current faculty.

Questbridge College Prep Scholarship Program: Approximately 40 high-achieving low income high school students will receive full scholarships to attend summer programs at Brandeis, Emory, Harvard, Notre Dame, Penn, Stanford, or Yale. Deadline to apply is March 26, 2014.

Research Science Institute (RSI) Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Each summer, 80 of the world's most accomplished high school students gather at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the Research Science Institute (RSI). RSI is the first cost-free to students, summer science & engineering program to combine on-campus course work in scientific theory with off-campus work in science and technology research.

Ross Mathematics Program, Ohio State University: The Ross Program at the Ohio State University is an intensive summer experience designed to encourage motivated pre-college students to explore mathematics. During those six weeks, students are immersed in a world of mathematical discovery.

Rutgers Young Scholars Program in Discrete Mathematics, Rutger's University: The Rutgers Young Scholars Program in Discrete Mathematics is a 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. Selected students participate in an intensive four-week residential academic program that provides a challenging introduction to discrete mathematics -- a new and growing area of the mathematical sciences with many applications on the cutting edge of modern research.

Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC), Stanford University: The Stanford University Mathematics Camp [SUMaC] welcomes an elite group of talented rising high school juniors and seniors from around the world for intensive study in advanced mathematics. SUMaC emphasizes challenging curriculum and strong community, and allows students to feed their mathematical appetite and make life-long friends. SUMaC invites applications from mathematically talented students who have a love for mathematics and a desire to be challenged.

Summer Mathematics Institute (University of Texas North, Denton, TX) - a fast-paced intensive program for mathematically talented students. Rising 7th – 11th grade students who are excited about learning and have excelled in mathematics are eligible to apply. Participants enroll in a single-class during the three-week residential program and have the opportunity to master one year of high school mathematics.

UConn Mentor Connection, University of Connecticut: UConn Mentor Connection is a residential enrichment program held during the summer on the Storrs campus of the University of Connecticut, serving students entering the last two years of high school. The program is designed to provide rising juniors and seniors from diverse backgrounds with opportunities to participate in high-level creative projects and research investigations under the supervision of university mentors. The mentorship experience allows high school students to take on the role of practicing professionals, experience real-world research and/or creative projects, enhance their awareness of their talent areas and career opportunities, and interact with students who share common areas of interest. College credit is an option at most mentorship sites.