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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 |
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