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P.O. Box 310888 Denton, TX 76203
Phone:
(940) 565-4184
(940) 565-4760
Fax:
(940) 565-2089
The UNT UBMS Regional Center is a Federally funded TRIO program through the U.S. Department of Education.
Questions or comments regarding this site may be directed to UBMS@unt.edu
College of Education
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Admissions
UNT's UBMS Regional Center is limited to Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search students from Arkansas , Louisiana , New Mexico , Oklahoma and Texas . Fifty new students are admitted to the program each year.
To apply, you must be currently enrolled in a TRIO program (either Upward Bound or Educational Talent Search); entering your sophomore, junior or senior year in the upcoming fall; and be nominated by your Upward Bound or Educational Talent Search director or counselor. You must complete Algebra I before entering the program.
The UBMS staff admits mature, motivated students who have a demonstrated interest in mathematics, science, engineering or computer science- particularly those students who wish to major in mathematics, science, computer science, or engineering in college.
Application forms are available on this website and from your local Upward Bound or Educational Talent Search director or counselor. Completed applications (along with school transcripts and nomination forms) must be postmarked by March 1 each year.
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This fast paced summer program offers opportunities to experience college life, to take part in activities related to interests in math, science, and computer science, and to prepare students for their next year in high school and beginning years of college. |
| Fun Links |
This section is under construction.
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| Career Links |
Career opportunities in Math and Science (Kennesaw State University)
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http://science.kennesaw.edu/career.html
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Math and Computer Science Links (Calvin College) |
http://www.calvin.edu/admin/career_services/students/math.htm
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Career and related resources for math and computer science majors |
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| Discover science careers, excellent site on all kinds of careers in the science |
http://library.thinkquest.org/11465/main.html |
| Division of Biological and Physical Sciences Careers home page. Excellent links to many careers in the sciences by Lander University |
http://www.science.lander.edu/jobs/index.html |
Excellent career links and informational occupational outlooks
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http://careerjourney.vsgc.odu.edu/carlinks.html
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What Can You Do With a Math Degree? |
http://www.math.purdue.edu/jobs/careerInfo/careers.html
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| Miscellaneous Links |
The College Board (great general college info)
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Peterson's.com (the education supersite) |
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CollegeNet (all about college, scholarships, financial aid etc.) |
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| USMall newsletter (general college info with great links) |
http://www.usmall.com/publish.html |
Hints on preparing for college
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http://www.gseis.ucla.edu/mm/cc/info/prep.html
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Online magazine for students-great info and advice |
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| Financial Aid Links |
US Department of Education (financial aid info)
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| The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid |
http://www.finaid.org/ |
Sallie Mae (excellent information on how to pay for college) |
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FastWeb Scholarship Search |
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| General Science Links |
Evidence: The True Witness (forensic evidence)
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http://library.advanced.org/17049/
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The Why Files |
http://whyfiles.news.wisc.edu/
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Eisenhower Clearinghouse (great math and science links) |
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Nanoworld (cool pictures taken with the electron microscope)
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The Sciences Explorer (All Sciences) |
http://library.advanced.org/11771/english/hi
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Science Daily (latest science research news) |
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| The Exploratorium (neat science stuff) |
http://www.exploratorium.com/ |
| Science A GoGo (Science with a sense of humor) |
http://www.scienceagogo.com/ |
| Scientific American (created by the editors of Scientific American) |
http://www.sciam.com/ |
Visualize Science (for serious science buffs) |
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Environmental Protection Agency |
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| Mathematics Links |
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SOS Mathematics (homework and test help) |
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Math Archives (a bunch of great links to math web sites) |
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http://www.netsrq.com/~hahn/calculus.html
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Ask Dr. Math (very comprehensive math website) |
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| Physics Links |
The Internet Pilot to Physics
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Institute of Physics |
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Physics 2000 (misc. physics facts) |
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The Physics Classroom (online physics tutorial for high school)
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FIZZICS FIZZLE (interactive guide to Physics!) |
http://hyperion.advanced.org/16600/
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| Chemistry Links |
ChemWeb (free membership required)
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Chemistry Functions (good for chemistry related homework) |
http://www.stanford.edu/~glassman/chem/
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CHEMystery (a virtural chemistry textbook) |
http://hyperion.advanced.org/3659/
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| Biology Links |
Access Excellence (great comprehensive Biology site)
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Biology Project (from University of Arizona) |
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The Virtual Library of Ecology and Biodiversity |
http://www.conbio.rice.edu/vl/
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Cells Alive (cool pictures!)
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The Visible Human Project |
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Online Biology book |
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http://esg-www.mit.edu:8001/esgbio/
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Life in the Universe (fun facts) |
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Unknown
This section of the web-site is under construction.
Research
This section of the web-site is under construction.
Enrichment
This section of the web-site is under construction.
Update Us
This section of the web-site is under construction.
Class Notes
Click on the links below (in blue) to access class notes. The most recent notes are at the bottom of the list.
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General Information
During the five weeks, students spend Monday through Thursday morning participating in a variety of classes including mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, computer programming , English, a foreign language, genetics, anthropology and study skills. In the afternoons, students work on research projects in their area of interest with college faculty and graduate students and participate in art, drama and/ or recreational sports courses.
On Fridays, students attend supervised field trips to area corporations who employ college-degreed students in math, science, and/or computer-science. Past field trips have included Alcon Laboratories, Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Boeing Aeronautics, and Dallas Children's and Harris Methodist Hospitals.
On weekends, students are treated with trips to local malls, Six Flags over Texas, and the Fort Worth Zoo. Other weekend activities include Putt-Putt, bowling, roller skating and a ropes obstacle course. A special weekend trip to Galveston features educational tours of NASA, Moody Gardens and a dinner cruise on Galveston Bay. The trip also includes stops at several Texas universities.
Finances
The UNT UBMS Regional Center pays expenses such as - room and board, books, supplies, admission fees to extra-curricular activities and round-trip airfare - for students in the program. As a UBMS student, you will receive a stipend each week.
