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| − | '''MathPath''' is a [[mathematics summer program]] for students aged 11 through 14 lasting four weeks. A qualifying test is necessary to gain admission. MathPath is centered around mathematical exploration. It is generally located | + | '''MathPath''' is a [[mathematics summer program]] for students aged 11 through 14 lasting four weeks. A qualifying test is necessary to gain admission. MathPath is centered around mathematical exploration. It is generally located on a different college campus each year. |
The fee is <nowiki>$4500</nowiki>, but there are merit scholarships and financial aid. For the 2011 program, financial aid can reduce the fee to <nowiki>$0</nowiki>, depending on family income. For details about financial support, see the [http://www.mathpath.org/fees.htm MathPath Fees Webpage]. | The fee is <nowiki>$4500</nowiki>, but there are merit scholarships and financial aid. For the 2011 program, financial aid can reduce the fee to <nowiki>$0</nowiki>, depending on family income. For details about financial support, see the [http://www.mathpath.org/fees.htm MathPath Fees Webpage]. | ||
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| 8:45 || History of Mathematics | | 8:45 || History of Mathematics | ||
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| − | | 9:45 || Breakout Session (Small group topics such as Rubik's cube group theory, number theory, etc) | + | | 9:45 || Breakout Session (Small group topics such as Rubik's cube group theory, number theory, etc.) |
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| 11:00 || Visiting Speaker Plenary (Lecture to everyone) | | 11:00 || Visiting Speaker Plenary (Lecture to everyone) | ||
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| 5:30|| Dinner | | 5:30|| Dinner | ||
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| − | | 6:30|| Recreational activities (soccer, swimming, tennis, chess, work on math problems, etc) | + | | 6:30|| Recreational activities (soccer, swimming, tennis, chess, work on math problems, etc.) |
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| 8:30|| Everyone back in the dorm | | 8:30|| Everyone back in the dorm | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
George Rubin Thomas founded MathPath in 2002 as a math program for students aged 11 to 14. The name MathPath was suggested by Professor John Conway, who had been a guest lecturer at the camp since 2002 but since left. MathPath 2021 will be located at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. | George Rubin Thomas founded MathPath in 2002 as a math program for students aged 11 to 14. The name MathPath was suggested by Professor John Conway, who had been a guest lecturer at the camp since 2002 but since left. MathPath 2021 will be located at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [http://www.mathpath.org/ MathPath Website] | * [http://www.mathpath.org/ MathPath Website] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MathPath Wikipedia Article] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MathPath Wikipedia Article] | ||
| + | * [https://www.epsilonindia.org/ Epsilon India] | ||
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[[Category:Summer programs]] | [[Category:Summer programs]] | ||
Revision as of 11:14, 11 May 2021
MathPath is a mathematics summer program for students aged 11 through 14 lasting four weeks. A qualifying test is necessary to gain admission. MathPath is centered around mathematical exploration. It is generally located on a different college campus each year.
The fee is $4500, but there are merit scholarships and financial aid. For the 2011 program, financial aid can reduce the fee to $0, depending on family income. For details about financial support, see the MathPath Fees Webpage.
During the years 2020 and 2021, MathPath was held virtual due to COVID-19.
Typical day
| 8:00 | Breakfast |
| 8:45 | History of Mathematics |
| 9:45 | Breakout Session (Small group topics such as Rubik's cube group theory, number theory, etc.) |
| 11:00 | Visiting Speaker Plenary (Lecture to everyone) |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | Free Time |
| 3:00 | Writing mini-plenary |
| 3:30 | Breakout Session |
| 5:00 | Problem of the Day, Wrap-up, Announcements |
| 5:30 | Dinner |
| 6:30 | Recreational activities (soccer, swimming, tennis, chess, work on math problems, etc.) |
| 8:30 | Everyone back in the dorm |
| 9:30 | Dorm Meetings |
| 10:15 | Lights out, quiet |
History
George Rubin Thomas founded MathPath in 2002 as a math program for students aged 11 to 14. The name MathPath was suggested by Professor John Conway, who had been a guest lecturer at the camp since 2002 but since left. MathPath 2021 will be located at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
See also
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