Who We Are & What We Do 

Over three decades, The Ingenuity Project has become the largest comprehensive, advanced math and science instructional program for students in grades 6-12 enrolled in Baltimore City Public Schools. Our programs have consistently demonstrated student achievement growth beyond state and national averages. 

Ingenuity offers four city-wide middle school advanced STEM programs at Hamilton, Mount Royal, Roland Park, and James McHenry and hosts a single advanced STEM high school program at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.

Ingenuity’s math and science curriculum is not a supplement to existing math and science instruction, but a separate, comprehensive math and science curriculum. Ingenuity hires highly qualified math and science teachers to partner with the Baltimore City teachers, so our students are learning in small classes.

Research Practicum 

The program’s three-year Research Practicum is an incubator for future scientists, engineers, and mathematicians that spans from 10th-12th grade. During the Research Practicum experience, students work with mentors at local colleges, universities, and other research institutions to develop independent research projects. Students submit their work to national pre-college competitions.

In Ingenuity’s history, we have produced 11 Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists and three winners, most recently in 2017. More than 20 students have co-authored papers in peer-reviewed journals or publications. We invite you to review the full list of student research accomplishments on our website, here.