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Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS) — Commuter Program
What is the AIMS Program?
Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS) is a learning community for SAS/SEBS 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. Students in this program will enjoy the benefits of sharing common academic experiences, making new friends, exploring common interests and being a part of a community of peers. This learning community allows commuter students to participate in academic enrichment activities and become part of an academic community. Students will benefit from special meetings, trips and events with faculty, alumni, and upper class students who will share information about scientific innovation that will profoundly affect our lives.
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 community in your first semester 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)
In the second semester of the first year, students will have the option to co-register for specific courses with fellow students in the Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS) community.
Why should I join AIMS Learning community for Commuters?
Students who join this program will benefit from the following enhancements:
The AIMS Commitment
Members of this community will be expected to:
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
Register Now, Space is Limited!
Students must complete 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
- What is the AIMS Program?
- Shared Courses
- Why should I join AIMS community for Commuters?
- The AIMS Commitment
- AIMS Advisory Board
- Enrichment Activities
- What Students are Saying
- FAQs
- Apply Now!
- Contact Us
What is the AIMS Program?
Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS) is a learning community for SAS/SEBS 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. Students in this program will enjoy the benefits of sharing common academic experiences, making new friends, exploring common interests and being a part of a community of peers. This learning community allows commuter students to participate in academic enrichment activities and become part of an academic community. Students will benefit from special meetings, trips and events with faculty, alumni, and upper class students who will share information about scientific innovation that will profoundly affect our lives.
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 community in your first semester 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)
In the second semester of the first year, students will have the option to co-register for specific courses with fellow students in the Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS) community.
Why should I join AIMS Learning community for Commuters?
Students who join this program will benefit from the following enhancements:
- Building a community of peers 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 the college avenue campus
- Workshops/seminars with faculty to discuss ideas and career options
- Enhancement academic support opportunities and special advising sessions
The AIMS Commitment
Members of this community will be expected to:
- Enroll in all three academic courses
- Communicate in an electronic environment as well as meet at designated gatherings throughout the year
- Support the academic success of community members
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
Register Now, Space is Limited!
Students must complete 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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