User:Jonhanke496/PROMYS

= History = The PROMYS program was created by several alumni of the Ross program to continue the ...

= Philosophy = The main principle of the program is to give its participants the opportunity to have a deep experience

This is embodied in the quote of Arnold Ross "To Think Deeply of Simple Things".

= Program Structure =

Number Theory Lectures

 * 1) Daily Lectures
 * 2) Problem Sets
 * 3) Exploration lab

Advanced Courses and Research
Every year three advanced courses are offered to the returning students. These usually rotate between

Recreational Activities

 * 1) "Mandatory Fun"
 * 2) Ultimate Frisbee
 * 3) Picnic and 4th of July Celebration

"Mandatory Fun"
Every Friday night, the counselors organize "an event so fun that it is necessary and sufficient," hence the name "mandatory fun". These events include a picnic, casino night, a talent show, animation night, a dance, and an ice cream social.

= Funding = PROMYS is funded primarily by grants from the ... They have a

= Program Impact and Alumni =

The program has been mentioned in several books abo