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Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS) — Residential Program
on Busch and Cook Campuses
What is the AIMS Program?
The AIMS Program is a unique Rutgers University, SAS/SEBS Living-Learning Community at the Busch and Cook campuses. Small, select groups of first-year students enjoy the benefits of sharing common residential and academic experiences while making new friends, exploring common interests and being a part of a close community of peers. The AIMS Program creates purposeful links among the academic, residential, and social elements of the undergraduate experience during the first-year.
Students considering studies in science, math or technology and who have received a math placement score at the Intermediate Algebra or Pre-Calculus level will benefit from living in Davidson Hall on the Busch campus or Perry Hall on the Cook Campus and taking three shared courses with the same cohort of peers.
Shared Courses
In addition to other courses that you will take in your first semester, you will be automatically enrolled in three common courses with other members of the AIMS program in your first semester:
(1) FIGS: Exploring Careers in Science (1 credit)
(2) Precalculus College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra (depending on placement test results)
(3) Expository Writing (3 credits) (depending on placement test results)
In the second semester of the first year, students will have the option to co-register for specific courses with fellow students in the AIMS community.
Why should I join the AIMS living-learning community?
Students who join this program will benefit from the following enhancements:
The AIMS Commitment
Members of the AIMS community will be expected to:
Take a Tour!
AIMS Advisory Board
The AIMS advisory board is comprised of five students uniquely selected by his/her FIGS Peer Instructor to serve as a liaison to the learning communities’ office to share experiences of the AIMS students and solicit and participate in program planning for the communities. Students are nominated at the end of the first semester and spend the second semester planning and implementing different activities for the AIMS community.
Advisory Board Members 2008-2009
Enrichment Activities
Students in the AIMS program will have the opportunity to participate in uniquely designed enrichment activities. The following events were created to provide students with the opportunity to explore different careers and learn more about science outside the classroom.
AIMS Science Careers Showcase and Alumni Panel
All AIMS students participated in an end of fall semester poster presentation and alumni panel on November 7th. The students gathering for food, conversation and viewed poster presentations of a multitude of science and math career spotlights. The evening culminated with a panel of Rutgers alumni who shared their career journeys.
Download the Fall 2009 Program Booklet.
Field Trips
What Students Are Saying
Benefits
"The most beneficial part is having so many people in my building that are in the same classes as me." —anonymous
"Learn more about what Rutgers offers and how to prepare yourself for your career path. " —Jayne Blickle
"Meeting people who are in the same classes as me and have many of the same stresses- making Friends!" —anonymous
Finding a Major
"It has helped me realize what I don't want to do in the science fields, so my choices have narrowed down." — anonymous
"It gave me more information about what I have to do for certain majors and showed me the careers I can get from a certain major. " —anonymous
Their Peer Mentors
"My experience with my peer mentor has been really fun- one has definitely made an effort to get to show us and plan fun activities" —anonymous
The Overall Program
"AIMS has been a great first year experience for me and helped me decide what I really wanted for my college career and what I can get from it." —anonymous
"I think it is helpful for all 1st year students who are thinking about the math or science field. Mainly in science though." —anonymous
Apply Now! Space is Limited.
Currently all spots have been filled in the AIMS residential programs, however a completed online application will place you on the waiting list. Click here for the online application form.
FAQs
Click here to download the FAQs.
Contact Us
Ghada Endick
Director of Learning Communities
Academic Engagement and Programming
Office of Undergraduate Education
Bishop House
115 College Avenue
Phone: 732-932-7442
E-mail: rulc@echo.rutgers.edu
http://rulc.rutgers.edu/
Alice Seneres
Program Coordinator
Office of Undergraduate Education
Allison Road Classroom, Room 316
Phone: 732-445-3179
E-mail: seneres@rci.rutgers.edu
on Busch and Cook Campuses
- What is the AIMS Program?
- Shared Courses
- Why should I join the AIMS community?
- The AIMS Commitment
- Where Will I Live . . . Take a Tour!
- AIMS Advisory Board
- Enrichment Activities
- What Students are Saying
- FAQs
- Apply Now!
- Contact Us
What is the AIMS Program?
The AIMS Program is a unique Rutgers University, SAS/SEBS Living-Learning Community at the Busch and Cook campuses. Small, select groups of first-year students enjoy the benefits of sharing common residential and academic experiences while making new friends, exploring common interests and being a part of a close community of peers. The AIMS Program creates purposeful links among the academic, residential, and social elements of the undergraduate experience during the first-year.
Students considering studies in science, math or technology and who have received a math placement score at the Intermediate Algebra or Pre-Calculus level will benefit from living in Davidson Hall on the Busch campus or Perry Hall on the Cook Campus and taking three shared courses with the same cohort of peers.
Shared Courses
In addition to other courses that you will take in your first semester, you will be automatically enrolled in three common courses with other members of the AIMS program in your first semester:
(1) FIGS: Exploring Careers in Science (1 credit)
(2) Precalculus College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra (depending on placement test results)
(3) Expository Writing (3 credits) (depending on placement test results)
In the second semester of the first year, students will have the option to co-register for specific courses with fellow students in the AIMS community.
Why should I join the AIMS living-learning community?
Students who join this program will benefit from the following enhancements:
- Living with students who share common career goals and course selection . . . make new friends quickly!
- Organized peer study groups and mentoring program
- Special field trips with classmates
- First-year Interest Group Seminar (FIGS) taught by a peer instructor who will introduce new students to special university resources related to their potential major and career
- Reduced bus travel because most classes are scheduled on students' home campus
- Workshops/seminars with faculty to discuss ideas and career options
- Academic support that comes to your door (in residence tutoring for math and writing)
The AIMS Commitment
Members of the AIMS community will be expected to:
- Enroll in all three shared courses (See above for listing of the courses)
- Participate in community activities and events
- Support the academic success of community members
Take a Tour!
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AIMS Community at Metzger Hall (Busch Campus)
Students accepted into the program will live in Metzger Hall on the Busch Campus. Metzger Hall is a residence for first-year students and offers a community lounge with laundry, TV and pool and foosball tables. Rooms are carpeted with blinds and are air-cooled! Rooms have computer access, telephone, cable TV and a micro fridge unit (Microwave with refrigerator). Close to Metzger are the Busch Campus Center, Busch Dining Hall, Libraries Annex, Intramural fields and the Sonny Werblin Recreation Center (premier athletic facility).
Take a virtual tour of Metzger Residence Hall.
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AIMS Community at Perry Hall (Cook Campus)
Students accepted into the program will live in Perry Hall on the Cook Campus. Perry Hall is a residence for first- year students and offers a community lounge, kitchen, laundry and bathroom/shower facilities on each floor. Rooms are carpeted with computer access, air conditioners and micro fridges. Close to Perry hall are the Cook Campus center, Cook/Douglass recreation center, intramural fields and the Neilson Dining Hall.
Take a virtual tour of Perry Residence Hall.
AIMS Advisory Board
The AIMS advisory board is comprised of five students uniquely selected by his/her FIGS Peer Instructor to serve as a liaison to the learning communities’ office to share experiences of the AIMS students and solicit and participate in program planning for the communities. Students are nominated at the end of the first semester and spend the second semester planning and implementing different activities for the AIMS community.
Advisory Board Members 2008-2009
- Lisa Darji
- Jessica Chalupa
- Christine Canavan
- Shanice Grant
- Mahawish Zaidi
Enrichment Activities
Students in the AIMS program will have the opportunity to participate in uniquely designed enrichment activities. The following events were created to provide students with the opportunity to explore different careers and learn more about science outside the classroom.
AIMS Science Careers Showcase and Alumni Panel
All AIMS students participated in an end of fall semester poster presentation and alumni panel on November 7th. The students gathering for food, conversation and viewed poster presentations of a multitude of science and math career spotlights. The evening culminated with a panel of Rutgers alumni who shared their career journeys.
Download the Fall 2009 Program Booklet.
Field Trips
- Anatomy Lab: Students were able to see a real cadaver, get an explanation of the various organs in the human body and ask questions of their own!
- Wise Young Keck Center: Students were able to tour the spinal cord lab, view a video and meet Dr. Young himself to get the latest update on his research!
- Stargazing with Mentors: The astronomy building was reserved for a private showing for AIMS mentors and mentees. They were able to see the stars and even catch a glimpse of Venus!
What Students Are Saying
Benefits
"The most beneficial part is having so many people in my building that are in the same classes as me." —anonymous
"Learn more about what Rutgers offers and how to prepare yourself for your career path. " —Jayne Blickle
"Meeting people who are in the same classes as me and have many of the same stresses- making Friends!" —anonymous
Finding a Major
"It has helped me realize what I don't want to do in the science fields, so my choices have narrowed down." — anonymous
"It gave me more information about what I have to do for certain majors and showed me the careers I can get from a certain major. " —anonymous
Their Peer Mentors
"My experience with my peer mentor has been really fun- one has definitely made an effort to get to show us and plan fun activities" —anonymous
The Overall Program
"AIMS has been a great first year experience for me and helped me decide what I really wanted for my college career and what I can get from it." —anonymous
"I think it is helpful for all 1st year students who are thinking about the math or science field. Mainly in science though." —anonymous
Apply Now! Space is Limited.
Currently all spots have been filled in the AIMS residential programs, however a completed online application will place you on the waiting list. Click here for the online application form.
FAQs
Click here to download the FAQs.
Contact Us
Ghada Endick
Director of Learning Communities
Academic Engagement and Programming
Office of Undergraduate Education
Bishop House
115 College Avenue
Phone: 732-932-7442
E-mail: rulc@echo.rutgers.edu
http://rulc.rutgers.edu/
Alice Seneres
Program Coordinator
Office of Undergraduate Education
Allison Road Classroom, Room 316
Phone: 732-445-3179
E-mail: seneres@rci.rutgers.edu
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