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, postsecondary preparation, and a summer residential experience for students who are low-income and/or the first in their families to pursue a college degree. The program’s mission is to help students discover and strengthen their potential to excel in math and science related fields.
UBMS is committed to delivering services that honor each student’s individual needs while building the skills, confidence, competitiveness, and readiness necessary to thrive in postsecondary education and future STEM careers.
Why Choose Us?
- 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.