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iastate.edu

Nothing Less
Than Success!

Our Goal: increase the number of diverse Iowans who pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Our Program. Iowa State University’s premier pre-college program works with middle and high schools in Des Moines, Denison and Marshalltown, Iowa, selecting students in the spring of their 7th grade year with potential. Participants meet regularly with SB staff – math and science teachers, or counselors – during the academic year. Regular meetings, as well as visits to Iowa State University and summer opportunities provide participants with academic support and hands-on math and science experiences.

Successful participants are invited to join the high school program. Those accepted meet weekly with SB staff, continue visits to Iowa State, and participate in both summer and academic-year enrichment programs.

Other Components. Teacher enrichment opportunities provide resources and professional development. Parent workshops are also provided. And, since parental involvement is critical to student success, it is a requirement of SCIENCE BOUND.

The ISU Commitment. Iowa State University provides the administrative and financial support critical to the program.

The Results. SB has offered scholarships to more than 200 program graduates. Forty-five SB graduates were on the Iowa State campus in 2006; 49 SB grads now hold degrees from Iowa State, and one SB and ISU graduate has a Ph.D. in biology from Cornell University in New York.

SCIENCE BOUND is proudly sponsored by:

• Institute for Physical Research and Technology
• Ames Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Energy
• Iowa State University
• Pioneer Hi-Bred International
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• Smithfield Foods, Learners to Leaders
• Fisher Controls International, Inc.
• ALCOA, Inc.
• and private sponsors.

SB News

Des Moines High School Students Qualify For Science Scholarships To Iowa State University

Seventeen high school students from Des Moines Public Schools have completed the SCIENCE BOUND program, qualifying them for full-tuition scholarships to Iowa State University. See news release.

Honors Banquet Recognizes Graduates, Outstanding Students

The annual SCIENCE BOUND Des Moines Honors Banquet honored graduates from Des Moines schools and Iowa State University as well as top SB students. See article

Alternative Fuel?

A solar-powered mini-car developed by Denison eighth graders will go for a spin at the annual SCIENCE BOUND banquet. See media advisory.

SB, Smithfield Foods Brings Program to Denison, Iowa

Smithfield Foods, the Denison Community School District and Iowa State University, launched a five-year partnership to bring SCIENCE BOUND to the northeast Iowa school