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The Upward Bound
Math and Science program is designed to strengthen
the math and science skills of participating students.
The goal of the program is to help students recognize and
develop their potential to excel in math and science and
encourages them to pursue postsecondary degrees in these
fields.
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To
find out if you are eligible, call or stop by our offices.
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- Summer programs of intensive math and science training
- Year-round counseling and advisement
- Exposure to
university faculty who do research in math and
science
- Computer training
- Participant-conducted scientific
research under the guidance of a faculty member
or graduate
student serving as the participant's mentor
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During the school year, Upward Bound students have the
opportunity to be involved in a number of activities, including:
- Saturday tutorial, instruction and college preparation
sessions at UNLV
- Weekday after-school tutoring
During
the summer, Upward Bound students can participate in:
- College
life in the residential program at UNLV
- Daily
classes that emphasize academic skills, study techniques
and test preparation
- Extensive tutoring and counseling
- Sports, cultural and recreational activities
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There
is no charge other than your commitment to education.
Your future is your responsibility!
If
you are a student at any of the six participating schools,
contact your school counselor or advisor to obtain more
information about Upward Bound.
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Contact:
Rafael Topete
Director for College Prep
Email:
upwardbound@unlv.edu
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CENTER
FOR ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND OUTREACH
UPWARD
BOUND PROGRAM MATH & SCIENCE
Reynolds
Student Services Complex
4505 Maryland Parkway Room 201
Box 452006
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Tel
702.895.4777 Fax:
702.895.4786
Off
campus location Executive
Center West
1455 E. Tropicana Avenue, Suite 650
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Tel
702.774.4545 Fax:
702.774.4333
(mail
delivery is not available at this location) |
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"Genius
without education is like silver in the
mine."
-Benjamin
Franklin
Inventor
and philosopher,
1706-1790 |
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