ASPIRING MATHEMATICIANS:
FROM CALCULATION TO PROOF
PROGRAM DATES
July 12 - 17, 2026
TUITION
18,500 RMB /
2,950 USD
WHO CAN APPLY
High School Students
LANGUAGE
English
Overview
The program will expose students to rigorous mathematics proofs and provide an overview of several different central areas of mathematics, both pure and applied, building from simpler notions toward a glimpse of current research. In this program, students will be able to meet and learn from the world-class senior and junior mathematicians, and to study how to write rigorous proofs. The areas covered include pure mathematics like set theory, fractal geometry, probability, differential equations with applications to fluid dynamics and mathematical biology. Students will also get a chance to work in groups with mentors, to develop their mathematical abilities.
The program will expose students to rigorous mathematics proofs and provide an overview of several different central areas of mathematics, both pure and applied, building from simpler notions toward a glimpse of current research. In this program, students will be able to meet and learn from the world-class senior and junior mathematicians, and to study how to write rigorous proofs. The areas covered include pure mathematics like set theory, fractal geometry, probability, differential equations with applications to fluid dynamics and mathematical biology. Students will also get a chance to work in groups with mentors, to develop their mathematical abilities.
Learning Outcomes
Be proficient in core proof techniques
Understand fundamental concepts
in different mathematics areas
Solve unfamiliar problems
with confidence and structured thinking
Build intuition for advanced,
interdisciplinary topics in undergraduate math
Program Highlights
- Learn from top mathematicians
- Focus on deep, rigorous reasoning
- Hands-on, collaborative learning
- Research mentorship with instructors from top universities
- Bridges a key educational gap
Program Instructors
Prof. Xiaoqian Xu
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Division of Natural and Applied Sciences
Duke Kunshan University
Prof. Alexander Kiselev
William T. Laprade Distinguished Professor of Mathematics
Department of Mathematics, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Duke University