Our Mission

The mission of the program is to challenge able students in the same way that standard school curricula challenge average and above average students. The emphasis is not on the development of professional mathematicians, but rather on providing strong mathematical background for students who may pursue future university work in mathematics, other sciences, or the humanities. We seek to capture the interest of young scholars at a critical time in their development, to cultivate in them positive attitudes toward serious academic endeavors, and to encourage their development of good work habits. In the process we strive to improve our students' willingness and ability to address more difficult and extended problems, to read and learn from mathematical writing, to compete with students of their own ability, and to stay the course.