[Turkmath:242] PROMYS Europe for students 16-18: Six-week mathematical immersion at Oxford University

[Özkan Değer]

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From: PROMYS Europe <jrolnick at promys-europe.org>
Date: 2015-02-18 1:34 GMT+02:00
Subject: PROMYS Europe for students 16-18: Six-week mathematical immersion
at Oxford University
To: ozkandeger at gmail.com


Dear TurkMath.org <http://turkmath.org>,

I am writing to ask for your assistance in reaching out to
mathematics-loving secondary school students in Turkey to make them aware
of PROMYS Europe, a partnership with the Mathematical Institute of the
University of Oxford, the Clay Mathematics Institute (CMI), and Wadham
College, University of Oxford. Thanks to the support of CMI and Wadham
College, *there is full and partial need-based financial aid; and the cost
of attendance for all students is heavily subsidized.*

PROMYS Europe is an intensive six-week summer immersion in mathematics at
Oxford University for pre-university students in Europe. It is closely
modelled on PROMYS, its 26-year-old parent programme at Boston University.

We are seeking students aged at least 16 who would be excited at the
opportunity to delve deeply into fundamental mathematical questions within
a richly stimulating and supportive community of fellow first-year
students, returning students, undergraduate counsellors, research mentors,
faculty, and visiting mathematicians. The first-year students focus
primarily on a series of very challenging problem sets and exploration labs
in Number Theory. An advanced seminar and numerous mini-courses, and guest
lectures will be on a wide range of mathematical topics.

*The PROMYS Europe application deadline is April 1, 2015.  The application,
available here <http://www.promys-europe.org/programme/application> on the
PROMYS Europe site (www.PROMYS-Europe.org <http://www.promys-europe.org/>),
includes a challenging problem set. * Successful applicants do not need to
have taken any advanced courses in mathematics but need to show exceptional
readiness for thinking deeply about mathematics.

We would much appreciate you sharing the attached flyer and/or the
programme description below with schools, teachers, and potentially
interested students. Details of the programme and of PROMYS Europe’s
philosophy, background, and faculty are available on the PROMYS Europe site
where there are also testimonials from participants in the 2013 and 2014
pilot programmes: the CMI-PROMYS Scholarships and the Oxford Masterclasses
(and from PROMYS alumni from the past 26 years).

Please let me know if you have any questions or would like any additional
information.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Yours sincerely,

Julia Rolnick

PROMYS Europe Director of Outreach
jrolnick at promys-europe.org

Follow PROMYS Europe <https://twitter.com/PROMYS_Europe> on Twitter

*PROMYS Europe*: Six-week summer immersion in mathematics closely modelled
on PROMYS, its 26-year-old parent programme at Boston University.
*Partners:* Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford; Clay Mathematics
Institute (CMI); Wadham College, University of Oxford; and PROMYS, Program
in Mathematics for Young Scientists.
*Eligible to apply:* European secondary school students age 16 and up
*Location: *Wadham College, Oxford University
*Dates: *July 11 – August 22, 2015
*Application *and application problem set at www.PROMYS-Europe.org
<http://www.promys-europe.org/>
*Application deadline:* April 1, 2015
*Director of PROMYS Europe* (and of PROMYS): Glenn Stevens, Professor of
Mathematics at Boston University
*Cost to families*: £750  (Cost is heavily subsidized by sponsors.)
*Financial Aid: *Full and partial need-based financial aid is available
*Sponsors: *Clay Mathematics Institute (CMI); Wadham College, Oxford
University; and private donors
*PROMYS Europe community:* 12 first-year students, 4 returning students, 4
undergraduate counsellors, research mentors, faculty, and visiting
mathematicians. Highly supportive, collaborative, and stimulating
environment.
*Mathematical focus: *First-year students focus primarily on a series of
very challenging problem sets and exploration labs in Number Theory. An
advanced seminar, research projects, and numerous mini-courses and guest
lectures will be on a wide range of topics.
*Primary goals: *Development of mathematical habits of mind that support
independence and creativity in facing unfamiliar mathematical challenges.
Asking good questions. Precision of thought. Depth of understanding.
*Exceptional features:* Students uncover mathematical truths for
themselves. Intensity and six week duration.
*Details, testimonials, and video*: on the PROMYS Europe site
*Contact: *Julia Rolnick, Director of Outreach: jrolnick at promys-europe.org
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