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, 47 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: