WICHITA STAR TRIO UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE
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Volume 21, Issue 3
Wichita Star TRIO Upward Bound Math Science March 2013
UBMS Community Service Participants aided in Science Fair at Mueller Elementary Wichita, KS
UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE
IN THIS ISSUE
Words from our Director
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UBMS Director, Ms. Kaye Monk-Morgan
A dear friend of mine and UBMS alumni was often overheard saying, “The only thing in life you can ever really count on is change.” Angie Johnson was smart, but she was also prophetic! UBMS is undergoing a sweeping change! Our migration from Good to Great aside, we continue to stretch ourselves and develop new competencies and skills. Change is inevitable but it can also be scary. Some of the changes that UBMS is facing are a result of internal pressures; some are forced changes by external ones. Modifications of goals and objectives, increased numbers of students to serve and a new university president are some of the changes that the UBMS Center and staff are adapting to. Requests for new or different services, new staffing patterns and the continuous improvement goals are examples of internal stressors. Whatever the impetuses…Change is underway at UBMS and I hope that you are considering changes too. In order to adapt to one’s ever changing landscape, one must be open to possibilities and remain positive in their thinking. Experiencing change as an opportunity rather than a requirement is key to successfully navigating times of turmoil. “The process of becoming different” is not one for the faint of heart. You have to have guts to institute change…
I want to challenge each of you to commit to change! You have to in order to go from Good to GREAT! Commit to doing something different, even if you don’t like it. If you don’t like your current weight…Change what you eat or the frequency of your exercise. If you don’t like your grades…Change your study routine or increase the effort. If you don’t like your friends…Change them…Get new ones who share your interest and dreams. If you don’t like your financial situation…Change your spending! Become an investor rather than a consumer.
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While change is inevitable, change is always hard! At least real change is…like crossing the street when you are small, don’t go by yourself. Take a friend. I challenge you to find a friend and ask them to become your accountability partner. Ask them to help you stay on task. Teams of two usually out-think, out-work, and out-perform individuals every time. Committed to Change! Mrs. Morgan
Director’s Notes “…one must be open to possibilities and remain positive in their thinking.”
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Ms. Karen Rogers IMPROVE YOUR STUDY SKILLS… Effective studying is the one element guaranteed to produce good grades in school. But it is ironic that students are almost never taught how to study, effectively, in school. For example: An important part of studying is note-taking, yet few students receive any instruction in this skill. At best, you are told simply, “You had better take notes,” but not given any advice on what to record or how to use the material as a learning tool. It has been scientifically demonstrated that one method of note-taking is better than another and that there are routes to more effective reviewing, memorizing and textbook reading as well. Here are some proven steps you can take to improve your study habits. It is guaranteed that if you “really” use them, your grades will improve. 1.
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION CAN WORK FOR YOU. Use the association learning concept. Attempt, as nearly as possible, to study the same subject at the same time in the same place each day. You will find that, after a very short while, when you get to that time and place, you are automatically in the subject “groove.” Train your brain to think math on a time-place cue, and it will no longer take you 10 minutes a day to get in the math mood. Not only will you save the time and emotional energy you once needed to psych yourself up to do math, or whatever else, it will also help you remember more of what you are studying. After studying, reinforce yourself by doing something you want to do (watch television, go to a party). Experts know that positive reinforcement of a behavior (such as studying) will increase its frequency and duration.
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DO NOT STUDY MORE THAN AN HOUR AT A TIME WITHOUT TAKING A BREAK. The specialists say you will get your most effective studying done if you take a 10-minute break every hour. In fact, some good students study 45 minutes to an hour, and they take a fiveto 10-minute break. The break is considered your reward and improves your learning over the next hour. Dr. Walter Pauk, former Director of the Reading and Study Center at Cornell University, suggests you take that short break whenever you feel you need one. That way, you will not waste your time away by clock-watching and anticipating your break. Another technique for keeping your mind from wandering while studying is to begin with your hardest or least favorite subject and work toward the easiest and/or the one you like best. Thus, your reward for studying the least favorite or hardest is studying the subject you like best. Try it; it works. SEPARATE THE STUDY OF SUBJECTS THAT ARE ALIKE. Brain waves are like radio waves. If there is not enough space between inputs, you get interference. The more similar the kinds of learning taking place, the more interference. So, separate your study periods for courses with similar subject matter. Follow your studying of math with an hour of Spanish or history, not chemistry or statistics (these classes are too similar to your math class).
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DO NOT STUDY WHEN YOU ARE TIRED. Psychologists have found that everyone has a certain time of day when he or she gets sleepy. Do not try to study during that time (but do not go to sleep either – it hardly ever refreshes). Instead, schedule some physical activity for that period, such as recreation. If you have a stack of schoolwork, use that time to sort your notes or clear up your desk and get your books organized or study with a friend.
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PREPARE FOR YOUR CLASS AT THE BEST TIME. If it is a lecture course, do your studying soon after class; if it is a course in which students are called on to recite or answer questions, study before class. After the lecture, you can review and organize your notes. Before the recitation classes, you can spend your time memorizing, brushing up on your facts and preparing questions about the previous recitation. Question-posing is a good technique for helping the material sink in and for pinpointing areas in which you need more work.
There is greatness within you. I will continue to encourage you to let your light shine . . .
UBMS READS Good to Great, by Jim Collins Reading Assignment for March Chapters 7 & 8 Reminder: Post your weekly blog at http://ubmsgoodtogreat.wordpress.com/
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UBMS NEWS
CAREER OUTLOOK
Medical Scientists
Spring Break Campus Tour
WHAT DO THEY DO Medical scientists conduct research aimed at improving overall human health. They often use clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach their findings.
The Spring Break tour is coming soon, March 20, 2013 – March 22, 2013. This year UBMS will tour the University of Oklahoma, University of Central Oklahoma, Langston University, University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University. RSVPs are in and reservations are being made. For details contact Ms. Bruce for details, 316-978-5844.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Medical scientists work in offices laboratories. Most work full time.
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HOW TO BECOME A MEDICAL SCIENTIST Medical scientists typically need a Ph.D., usually in biology or a related life science, from an accredited postsecondary institution. Some also have a medical degree. PAY The median annual wage of medical scientists except epidemiologists was $76,700 in May 2010. JOB OUTLOOK Employment of medical scientists is expected to increase by 36 percent between 2010 and 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Medical Scientists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/lifephysical-and-social-science/medicalscientists.htm. UBMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
BRIDGE CLASS of 2013 Students who intend to participate in the UBMS summer bridge program need to complete the WSU Scholarship Application. Students who have not completed the scholarship application st by March 1 will not be allowed to participate in the bridge program. This is the responsibility of the student. Summer course enrollment will take place in late March. Keep your eyes open for information about summer schedules and course options. Students will have an opportunity to request courses for the summer program.
National TRIO Day
Seniors If you HAVE NOT submitted your postsecondary acceptance letters, please email or mail them to Ms. Bruce ASAP at traniece.bruce@wichita.edu or Upward Bound Math Science, 1845 Fairmount Box 156. They will be used in what we think to be a cool way to honor you this summer!
Upward Bound Math Science participated in National TRIO Day at Wichita State University th on February 6 . Celebrating with the TRIO Family and UBMS staff were Angelina Banks and her family, Gabrielle Owens and her mother, Brianna Willis, and Sergio Ziad and his family. UBMS Senior Sergio Ziad received the TRIO Student Achievement Award. This award recognizes his leadership, academic accomplishments and success with UBMS. Congratulations Sergio.
All seniors should be working with their parents to complete the FAFSA right now. The priority st deadline is March 1 .
Activities Reminders to all UBMS students that Skype or Oovoo are available, please contact Ms. Bruce for details at 316-978-5844. TRIO Day 2013, Sergio pictured here with Ms. Deltha Colvin, Assistant Vice President for Campus Life and TRIO Director, Wichita State University and Mrs. Kaye Monk-Morgan, Director of UBMS, Wichita State.
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UBMS BLOG Post your weekly blog http://ubmsgoodtogreat.wordpress.com
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TWITTER https://twitter.com/WSUUBMS
IN MEMORIAM Happy Birthday (March 11, 1985), Angie Lynn Johnson…Your spirit lives on forever…especially at UBMS! Integritas!
Visit our page “Current Student Participants” for updates and announcements
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Mrs. Kaye MonkMorgan, Director of UBMS and Angie Johnson, at the UBMS Banquet, Summer 2010
Show Angie some love by posting notes of encouragement to her mother (Jo Megill) on Facebook – Angie Lynn Johnson’s Memorial. Tell her you are her UBMS Family!
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UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE ACTIVITIES & EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2013 - Check Facebook for Invites – Response Required nd
Mar 2
POPS at 8:30am to 12:30pm in Brennen Hall, 2 Floor Commons
Mar 5
Kansas City UBMS/KU Talent Search at KCKCC, LLJ Room 2325/26 , 6:00pm-9:00pm
Mar 7
AST at 4:30pm to 6:00pm to be held in Brennen Hall, Room 306A Skype or Oovoo available!! Contact Ms. Bruce at 316-978-5844 for details.
Mar 14
Kansas City UBMS/KU Talent Search at KCKCC, LLJ Room 2325/26 , 5:00pm-8:00pm
Mar 20 to Mar 23
Spring Campus Tours in Oklahoma (includes the University of Oklahoma, University of Central Oklahoma, Langston University, University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University). Call Ms. Bruce at 316-978-5844 for details.
Mar 27
UBMS Family Night – Dinner and Presentation held at National Institute for Aviation Research on the southeast side of campus at Wichita State University, Conference Room 307-309 (Invitations will include a map for those unfamiliar with campus)
Wichita Star is a monthly publication of the TRIO Upward Bound Math Science Center at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and a College Access Challenge Grant from the Kansas Board of Regents. TRIO Upward Bound Math Science is hosted by Wichita State University. The Center has been fully funded since 1992. Wichita State University does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, and political affiliation, status as a veteran or disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity. Copyright © 2012 WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY & TRIO UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE - All rights reserved.
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