Upward Bound Math Science Program Information

The Upward Bound Math Science Program is designed to provide students in Appalachian Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia with an exciting learning experience in the math and science fields. The Upward Bound Math Science Center at Shawnee State University provides academic, social, recreational, cultural and counseling services in order to generate the skills, motivation, and self-confidence necessary for students to succeed in a university math or science program.

The program is designed to expand the students’ math and science abilities, and help prepare them for a math or science program at the university level. This is accomplished in two ways.

During the summer, students will be part of a six-week, residential program at Shawnee State University. While living on campus they will be taking intensive classes in the math and science areas, along with enrichment courses. They will also be involved in social and recreational activities, and have the opportunity to travel to interesting places. Students will get to know what college life is like through all of these different components.

During the academic year students will be given assignments via phone and internet by professors that they will complete. There will also be opportunities for the students to participate in weekend activities at times throughout the year. 

If you would like more information about the Upward Bound Math Science Center at Shawnee State University please contact us.

By mail:

Upward Bound Math Science Center
Shawnee State University
940 Second Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662

Or call us at:

(740) 351-3439
(740) 351-3133
Toll free 1-877-SSU-UBMS 778-8267

Or via e-mail:

E-mail:  astewart@shawnee.edu or scunningham@shawnee.edu