Techniques of a Pro Mathematician
Tapia Center | Rice University
Program overview
High school students who excel at math and want to be challenged in a rigorous college setting with like-minded peers; students interested in pursuing a college degree in STEM.
Eligibility
Must have completed a high school level course in geometry and be familiar with the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent (SOHCAHTOA), including the ability to sketch plots of sin(x) and cos(x) by hand, by June 2026.
Key details
- Organization
- Tapia Center | Rice University
- Type
- Residential summer camp
- Location
- Rice University, Houston, Texas
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- High school
- Cost
- Early Bird (before Feb. 1, 2026): $2,200 per student; Regular (before May 1, 2026): $2,500 per student. Discounted pricing for school officials and large groups is available.
- Time commitment
- 6 days / 5 nights (one week) per session.
- Application status
- Open for Session 1 (8 spots left) and Session 2 (5 spots left); Session 3 is at full capacity with waitlist.
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.