Techniques of a Pro Mathematician
Rice University Tapia Center
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
Completed a high school level course in geometry and familiar with definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent (SOHCAHTOA), including ability to sketch plots of sin(x) and cos(x) by hand, by June 2027.
Key details
- Organization
- Rice University Tapia Center
- Type
- Residential summer camp
- Location
- Rice University, Houston, Texas
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- High school students
- Cost
- Early Bird (before Feb. 1, 2027): $2,225 per student; Regular (before May 1, 2027): $2,525 per student. Discounted pricing for school officials and large groups is available.
- Time commitment
- Week-long session; 6 days/5 nights
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.