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== Upward Bound Math-Science Program ==
In 1990, Upward Bound added an additional program called the Upward Bound Math-Science Program. It specializes in math and science skills for TRiO eligible students to improve their performance and motivation to pursue postsecondary enrollment.<ref name=":1" /> The Upward Bound Math-Science program (UBMS) was created for students to have the opportunity to excel in the areas of math and science. Upward Bound Math-Science helps strengthen students' math and science skills, particularly those who come from areas that are underdeveloped. UBMS is a program that was put in place by the [[Federal government of the United States|federal government]] and was there to provide not so fortunate children with the opportunity to gain knowledge from mathematicians as well as scientists who have experience in these fields. Students are in this program for 6 weeks and have coursework in mathematics and laboratory science, as well as literature. This program provides students with hands-on experience in labs and with fieldwork. The application process for UBMS is identical to that for Upward Bound, however the programs differ in that UBMS is more geared towards students who are interested in the fields of science and technology. UBMS increased the odds of a student taking a science course by raising the percentage from 78-88% in chemistry and from 43-58% in physics. UMBS has increased the likelihood that children will achieve more in math and science and increase that drive to further their interests in college. UBMS has also raised GPAs in math classes for African-Americans as well as Hispanics.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED497631|title=Upward Bound Math-Science: Program Description and Interim Impact Estimates|last1=Olsen|first1=Robert|last2=Seftor|first2=Neil|last3=Silva|first3=Tim|last4=Myers|first4=David|last5=DesRoches|first5=David|last6=Young|first6=Julie|date=April 2007|publisher=US Department of Education|language=en}}</ref>