International Invitational Math Optimization Challenge (IIMOC)
A free, virtual international team competition in which high school and college students tackle algorithmic optimization problems over a multi-week window, submitting solutions to a leaderboard for ranking — introducing techniques used in operations research and computer science.
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Data Science Institute Summer Lab (University of Chicago)
A paid eight-week summer research program in which Chicago-area high school students are paired with a UChicago Data Science Institute mentor to conduct applied data-science research across domains such as public policy, climate, and biomedicine.
International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IM2C)
An international team competition in which high school students spend five consecutive days applying mathematics to analyze and solve an open-ended real-world problem and submit a written solution report; in the USA, participation is by invitation based on performance in COMAP's HiMCM/MidMCM contests.
Jane Street Academy of Math and Programming (AMP)
A free, five-week in-person summer program in New York City for graduating high school seniors who have experienced barriers to advanced STEM education, covering number theory, combinatorics, algorithms, Python programming, data analysis, and game theory, with all costs covered plus a $5,000 scholarship.
SCUDEM (SIMIODE Challenge Using Differential Equations Modeling)
A team-based mathematical modeling competition in which groups of three students use differential equations to model a real-world problem in physics/engineering, chemistry/life sciences, or social sciences, culminating in a 10-minute video presentation reviewed by judges.
2026 U.S. Innovator Challenge
The U.S. Innovator Challenge is an invitation-only national innovation competition hosted by Innovation World where top K-12 inventors from across the United States present their inventions virtually, with winners advancing to a global innovation event.
Apex High School AI Championship
National AI competition where students solve STEM and AI challenges through interactive experiences. Prizes include $50K+ in scholarships.