Mathroots @ MIT

Mathroots @ MIT
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Exceptional Value

Experience Required: Introductory

Appropriate for students with limited/no experience in subject

Program Affiliation

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Acceptance Rate

Undisclosed

Program Cost

Tuition Free


Duration

2 Weeks


Location

Cambridge, MA


Format

In-person


Cohort Size

Undisclosed


Eligibility

Rising Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors


Year Established

2012


Category

Math


About


√mathroots is a 14-day summer program hosted by MIT-PRIMES for high-potential high school students who are interested in exploring creative topics in mathematics and problem solving. Students will discover new mathematical ideas and learn problem solving skills through a series of classes, group activities, and invited lectures led by a team of instructors with diverse experiences teaching both research and competition math. The program features: Creative problem solving outside the standard curriculum; Exposure to beautiful yet accessible ideas in mathematics; Introduction to techniques and meaning of mathematical proof; and An academic and cultural community of like-minded peers, mentors, and instructors.


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Deadline

March 3, 2026


Important Details

  • Housing and meals included
  • √mathroots was designed to attract students who demostrate resilience, resourcefulness, and initiative in overcoming barriers to learning, with the hope of inspiring many other young people to pursue their passion for mathematics.
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