ABOUT THE OSU UPWARD BOUND MATH AND SCIENCE CENTER

The OSU Upward Bound Math and Science Center is designed to:

• Help students recognize their potential to excel in math or science
• Strengthen math and science skills of participating students
• Encourage students to pursue college degrees in math or science

• Upward Bound was created by the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act. A year later, Upward Bound joined two other special programs for low-income students from disadvantaged backgrounds, Talent Search and Student Support Services, under authorization of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These three programs are referred to as "TRIO."

• The U. S. Department of Education created the Upward Bound Math and Science program in 1990 to meet the need for specific instruction in the fields of math and science.

• The OSU Upward Bound Math and Science Center was established in September 2003 with a five-year grant from the U. S. Department of Education for $1.1 million.

• The OSU Upward Bound Math and Science Center receives additional funding from Oklahoma EPSCoR through a grant from the National Science Foundation EPSCoR Grant EPS-0132534.

• The UBMSC is located on the campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.

What will we do?

You will have fun while learning during our:

Summer Academy

at Oklahoma State University

The 6-week summer residential program on the campus of Oklahoma State University will focus on:

• Math and science training
• Computer training
• Hands-on experience in science labs, computer labs, and at field sites
• Working with and learning from researchers and professionals in math and science
  

Academic Year Program

During the school year, the program will focus on

• Academic counseling and tutoring
• Career exploration
• College campus tours
• Assistance with college and financial aid applications
• ACT test preparation
• Field trips

What is the Cost?

• There is no cost to students to participate in this program
• Activities, housing, meals, admissions tickets, and other related costs for the Summer Academy are covered.
• Families are only responsible for transporting their student to and from the OSU campus for the Summer Academy.

Who Should Apply?

• Students in grades 9 through 11 at a participating school with at least a 2.0 GPA(Average).
• Students between 13 and 19 years of age.
• Students who show potential for success in college.
• Students who meet specific criteria regarding income and potential to be a first-generation college graduate.

What schools do we serve?

• Cushing High School
• Drumright High School
• Frontier High School
• Glencoe High School
• Morrison High School
• Perkins -Tryon Junior high School
• Perkins-Tryon High School
• Stillwater Junior High
• Stillwater High School