Mission Statement
Delaware Tech's Upward Bound Math Science Initiative is a federally funded pre-college TRIO program designed to prepare high school students for postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the field of math and science. In addition, the program provides students with academic support services designed to assist them in the successful completion of high school, and post secondary education. Students are exposed to a variety of educational and cultural events and are introduced to the college experience through overnight activities that mirror a college residential program. Moreover, campus tours, cultural trips, and college centered activities are an integral part of the Upward Bound Math Science Experience.
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What is the Upward Bound Math-Science Program
Upward Bound Math Science is a U.S. Department of Education program which addresses the achievement gap that exists in our country in the areas of mathematics and science.
The Federal program provides grants to projects designed to give participants the skills and motivation necessary to complete secondary education and to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
The program provides a six-week summer academic component of intensive instruction in math and science. The academic year
includes academic advisement, academic support skills learning, tutoring, follow-up, and mentoring. The participants must meet the Department Of Education’s requirements, display above average abilities and have demonstrated an interest or talent in math or science. The program is free to participants and their families.
The program has a three-fold purpose:
- To academically prepare students to enroll in higher level high school math & science courses and graduate high school having maintained that level.
- To enroll in higher level math and science courses in college.
- To graduate college with a degree in math or science.
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The Features of the Program
Academic Year Services
The program will provide academic support services such as study and test taking skills workshops, academic reviews, tutorial referrals, college and SAT/ACT fee waivers as well as Career Exploration. Contact with students will be maintained through monthly meetings at respective target schools. In addition, students will participate in an academic challenge project that will be completed through distance learning technology.
Six-week Summer Program
The Math Science Initiative also offers a six-week Summer Academic Enrichment Program. Participants take classes in math, science, computers, research, composition, and a foreign language and they lodge away from home one night per week. All classes are held at Delaware Tech's Wilmington campus. Students also take educational, cultural and recreational trips.
Stipends
Each student will receive a weekly stipend of $15.00 for full participation in the program during the six week summer academic enrichment program.
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Who Qualifies for the Program?
The Program is open to students who have completed the eighth (8th) grade and have successfully completed Algebra I and a science course. Students must not have completed the eleventh (11th) grade nor reached his/her eighteenth (18th) birthday before June 1st of the program year.
Students must also satisfy either the low income criteria established by the U.S. Department of Education or the first generation criteria (neither parent has graduated from a four year college) or both. Preference will be given to students who meet both of those criteria.
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High School Counselors, Math & Science Teachers
The Upward Bound Math Science Program, at Delaware Technical and Community College, Wilmington Campus serves 69 students annually from the states of DE, PA, NJ, and MD. However, new participants will be recruited from DE only. We are actively recruiting high school students who have demonstrated ability and expressed an interested in Math and Science careers.
We encourage Counselors, Math and Science teachers to identify students who have potential in the areas of Math and Science. Contact us at (302) 830-5220 . The Program Manager and/or Student Enrichment Coordinator will visit your school and present a short presentation on the benefits of our program.
Students accepted into the program will remain in the program until graduating from high school. We will track them for up to five years through post secondary education.
Student Enrichment Coordinators will visit the participants monthly during the academic year. Services include tutoring, PSAT/ACT & SAT preparation and fee waivers. College, financial aid and scholarship information will be provided to all Upward Bound Math Science students.
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How to apply
Please submit an application packet or for more information call (302) 830-5220.
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