Upward Bound
Math and Science
Colorado School of Mines
TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science Program
Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) is a FREE program for 9th – 12th grade students at Alameda International Jr/Sr High School interested in pursuing a college degree in math or science. We focus on first-generation, low-income students who are U.S. citizens needing extra support.
About The Program
UBMS provides in-school advisement, after-school tutoring, academic monitoring, a 6-week summer program which includes a week-long residential experience at Colorado School of Mines, workshops (topics include college preparation, career exploration, financial literacy, life skills, social emotional development, etc.) and opportunities to travel nation-wide to visit college campuses and engage in STEM/cultural activities. We provide high school students with the tools, resources, and support necessary to graduate high school, enroll in college, as well as explore and pursue careers in math and science fields.
Program Eligibility
Students are eligible to participate in TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science if all of the following requirements are met:
- A desire to attend a college or university
- Academic or personal need for the program
- Family household income meets guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education (see income eligibility chart below)
- A potential first-generation student from a family where neither parent/guardian has a four-year college degree
- A U.S. citizen, naturalized, or permanent resident of the U.S.
- Between the ages of 13 and 19 years of age and in grades 9-12
- Demonstrate interest in careers in math and/or science fields
- Attend Alameda International Jr/Sr High School
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Contact Us
TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science
Stephanie Martinez, UBMS Coordinator
Counseling Center, Alameda International Jr/Sr High School
(720) 402-1708
Dariana Roybal, Director of UBMS
Starzer Welcome Center, Colorado School of Mines
(719) 209-4543
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Positively shaping the future of STEM
TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science offers FREE high school student support designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. Our goal is to create a community where participants feel empowered to excel in high school and prepared to continue on the path to college degrees and careers in math and science.
Services Offered
- Tutoring, standardized test preparation, and academic support
- Workshops and classes on: academic success skills, career exploration, college preparation, financial literacy, social emotional learning, and more!
- College campus tours
- Cultural activities
- STEM activities
- 6-week summer program
- Stipends and workstudy opportunities
Federal TRIO Programs 2022 Income Eligibility Scale
Effective January 12, 2022 until further notice
Income for 48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Outlying Jurisdictions
| Size of Family Unit | 48 Contiguous States, D.C. and Outlying Jurisdictions | Alaska | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,870 | $27,315 | $25,155 |
| 2 | $29,580 | $36,960 | $34,020 |
| 3 | $37,290 | $46,605 | $42,885 |
| 4 | $45,000 | $56,250 | $51,750 |
| 5 | $52,710 | $65,895 | $60,615 |
| 6 | $60,420 | $75,540 | $69,480 |
| 7 | $68,130 | $85,185 | $78,345 |
| 8 | $75,840 | $94,830 | $87,210 |
85% of UBMS participants served each project year will persist to the next academic year or graduate with a regular high school diploma
90% of UBMS high school graduates will complete a rigorous secondary school program of study
60% of UBMS high school graduates will enroll in a program of postsecondary education the fall after they graduate
Summer Program Information
The TRIO UBMS 6-week summer program is designed to prepare participants for what college life might be like.
- The first 4-weeks of the program take place at Colorado School of Mines. Participants attend classes in math, science, language arts, foreign language, and more. During 1 of these 4 weeks, participants will live on campus in the residence halls to further experience college life.
- The final 2-weeks of the program entail in- and out-of-state travel so participants can experience various college campuses, cultural activities, STEM activities, and career exploration.
LOOKING AHEAD TO MINES@150
As Colorado School of Mines prepares for our 150th anniversary in 2024, dynamic and disruptive change is all around us. MINES@150 is our plan to position Mines for future success.
It calls for change, but also to stay true to our timeless mission, pillars and core values. MINES@150 leverages our size, location, and history, ensuring that our graduates will continue to be distinctive and highly valued, placing Mines at the frontiers of STEM education, research and innovation, and elevating our status among the world’s top universities.