Dear friend:
This summer, Boston University's Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) will begin its twenty-fifth year of service. I would like to share with you some basic information concerning the goals and structure of our program and ask for your help in identifying young people who might benefit from this kind of experience.
PROMYS provides a lively mathematical environment in which ambitious high school students explore the creative world of mathematics. Through their intensive efforts to solve a large assortment of unusually challenging problems in Number Theory, the participants practice the art of mathematical discovery - numerical exploration, formulation and critique of conjectures, and techniques of proof and generalization. More experienced participants may also study Wavelet Transformations, Representations of Finite Groups, and Geometry and Symmetry. Problem sets are accompanied by daily lectures given by research mathematicians. In addition, a highly competent staff of 20 undergraduate counselors live in the residence halls and are always available to discuss mathematics with students. Advanced participants also develop independent research projects advised by research mathematicians. Special lectures by outside speakers offer a broad view of mathematics and its role in the sciences and in future career options.
Scientific talent does not respect economic status, race, ethnic origin, or gender. Considerable effort has been made at the national level to penetrate these artificial barriers and to arouse the scientific curiosity of young people from all sectors of our society. We believe PROMYS makes a meaningful contribution to this effort. PROMYS is dedicated to the principle that no qualified applicant will be unable to attend because of financial need.
Here is a flyer we hope you will share with your students. If you need application materials or more information, please visit our website at http://www.promys.org.
I hope you will take the time to review these materials and share them with other high school mathematics teachers and students. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Best Wishes,
