Upward Bound Math & Science

The Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) program is one of the University of Northern Iowa's TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. UBMS provides academic enrichment, retention services, post-secondary preparation, and a summer residential program to low-income and first-generation students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science.

UBMS aims to provide services that respect the diversity of student needs, while supporting and increasing their competitiveness and readiness for post-secondary careers.

Why Choose Us?

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  • Your SUCCESS is our GOAL
     
  • Develop potential to succeed in math and science
     
  • Learn from STEM professionals
     
  • We provide a unique, academic, hands-on college preparation experience

Dr. Jitu and Harshida Kothari Family STEM Program

Dr. Jitu Kothari served as physician for UNI Athletics from 1981 until his passing in 2003. In 2022, The Kothari Family STEM Program was established to help support low-income and first-generation students in UNI Upward Bound Math & Science program be successful in their future STEM education and career endeavors. Through very generous contributions and support, UNI Upward Bound Math and Science was able to add seven additional participants spots to the program, as well as offer a scholarship program to support UNI-UBMS Scholars who attend UNI and continue to show academic excellence. The UNI-UBMS program is immensely grateful for this partnership and ability to provide educational support to these scholars.