SUMaC challenges students with advanced topics far beyond what they normally see in their schools through two courses called Program I and Program II. Each student attends one of the two courses, both of which build on topics that are central to mathematics through their historical significance and their relevance to current lines of mathematical research.
The SUMaC courses focus on pure mathematics—that is, mathematics that is motivated independently of ties to other sciences—nonetheless, important applications are introduced and pursued along the way.
The SUMaC courses are not for credit or grade—they are designed for pure mathematical enrichment.
