The programs are exciting and enriching-taking students beyond the standard classroom curriculum. Each program encourages participants to explore mathematics and science from different perspectives, based on specific mathematics themes. Students participate in interactive activities, conduct hands-on experiments and work closely with outstanding instructors and University student mentors. Staff will stay with the students 15 minutes after they are dismissed from class. Although students are intellectually challenged during these activities, the atmosphere is relaxed, with a focus on exploration.
Friendships are another important outcome of the programs.
Students thrive when they are given the opportunity to spend time with others who, like themselves, are interested in math and science and like to be challenged. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.