What is nuclear medicine?

Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses radioactive tracers (radiopharmaceuticals) to assess bodily functions and to diagnose and treat disease. Specially designed cameras allow doctors to track the path of these radioactive tracers. Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography or SPECT and Positron Emission Tomography or PET scans are the two most common imaging modalities in nuclear medicine

Source: https://www.nibib.nih.gov/science-education/science-topics/tissue-engineering-and-regenerative-medicine

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE CENTER

Spring Edition Issue 2019 Parent UBMS Newsletter

In this issue

1 Careers

1 Highlights on Students

1 Programs

2 College Survival Tips

2 TRIO Achiever

2 Calendars

2 UBMS Staff

Programs

The Upward Bound Math & Science Center consists of

three (3) programs:

Local Program (LP) — serving 65 students from Alvarado, Ennis, Venus, and Mansfield Timberview High Schools.

State Program (SP) — serving 75 students from Central, South and West Texas area High Schools including target schools of Banquete, Presidio, Somerset, and University.

Dallas Program (DP) — serving 60 students from Desoto and Cedar Hill High Schools.

Contact us at: ubms@uta.edu

M/S: Did You Know ?

-During the next decade, the United States demand forscientists and engineers is expected to increase at four timesthe rate for all other occupations.

-More than half of teens (55%) would be more interested inSTEM simply by having teachers who enjoy the subjects theyteach.

Source: http://stemcareer.com/stem-fast-facts/

STEM Trivia Time!!!!

The oldest and most widely used drug on earth is what?

What is a more common name for the disease variola?

Where on or in your body will you find your occiput?

Atephobia is a fear of what?

Source: https://www.triviacountry.com/285-medical-trivia-q-a.htm

Chiropractor- Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage patients’ health concerns, such as back and neck pain.

Physical Therapist- Physical therapists,

sometimes called PTs, help injured or ill people

improve their movement and manage their pain.

These therapists are often an important part of the

rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention of patients

with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.

Optometrist- Optometrists examine the eyes and

other parts of the visual system. They also diagnose

and treat visual problems and manage diseases,

injuries, and other disorders of the eyes. They

prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.

Learn more about medical careers at : https://medical-careers-guide.com/

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm

CAREERS IN THE MEDICAL FIELD

HIGHLIGHTS ON STUDENTS!

2018-19 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. Technology Awareness Day Contest Award Winners

Graphic Arts Design

1st– Nathaniel Cervantes (DP) 3rd– Robyn Schufford (DP)

Website Design 1st Place: Crystal Ebeh (LP) 2nd Place: Angela Orduna (LP)

3rd Place: Abdida Moomand (DP)

Mobile App Design

2nd Place– Alexa Melancon (LP) 3rd Place– Innocent Ebeh (LP)

Financial Aid Essay

1st place– Hosana Neguse (DP)

TAD Door Prize Winners

Nevaeh Hoskins (DP), Hosnana Neguse (DP), Chayla Williams (DP)

UT ARLINGTON ACCEPTANCES (As of March 2019)

Local Program

Bryan Lamas Matthew Roca

Manuel Sosa

State Program

Rodney Baltierra Jesus Jared Escamilla Lydia Granados Kayce Helton

Richard Meza Lilia Morales

Marisol Palacios Daniel Rangel Salomon Torres

STEM-Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 2019

Dell Scholars Scholarship Vanesa Carrillo (SP) Lydia Granados (SP)

Marisol Palacios (SP) Tia Whitman (SP)

Coca-Cola Scholarship Vanesa Carrillo (SP)

MCC Presidential Scholarship Daniel Rangel (SP)

UTA Maverick Academic Scholarship Rodney Baltierra (SP) Bryan Lamas (LP)

Richard Meza (SP) Lilia Morales (SP)

Salomon Torres (SP)

Late Spring / Summer Calendar

P.O. Box 19356 Arlington, TX 76019 Tel: 817.272.2636 Fax: 817.272.2616

EMAIL: ubms@uta.edu WEBSITE - http://www.uta.edu/ubms BLOG - http://utaubms2.wordpress.com

UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE—STATE (Central, South & West Texas areas)

MARCH 2019 1-on-1 Session @ 5-7pm CST -18th-20th

Mar. ICCP Deadline - 29th

APRIL 2019 VC: High Schools - April 18th @ 5:30 pm VC: TS/UB Programs - April 20th@ 10am CST April ICCP Deadline - 30th

MAY 2019 VC: A & B - May 16th @ 6:15 pm

- Summer Parent Meeting

ICCP Deadline - 17th

UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE—LOCAL (Alvarado, Ennis, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Venus areas)

MARCH 2019 E3 Saturday activity: 23rd Weekly Tutoring: 25th-28th

APRIL 2019 E3 Saturday: Big Event C.S.– 6th Weekly Tutoring: 8th—11th

Spring College Tour: 26th-27th

MAY 2019 E3 Saturday: 11th

Weekly Tutoring: 1st –2nd

Parent Meeting/Summer: 13th-16th

UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE—DALLAS (Cedar Hill, Desoto areas)

MARCH 2019 E3 Saturday activity: 23rd

Weekly Tutoring: 25th27th

APRIL 2019 Saturday Academy: Big Event C.S.– 6th Global Youth Service Day/ ACT Testing

(Juniors)- 13th Weekly Tutoring: 15th- 17th and 30th

Spring College Tour: 26th-27th

MAY 2019 Senior Recognition/Awards: 11th

Weekly Tutoring: 13th-15th Parent Meeting/Summer – 21st or 22nd

UBMS PROGRAM STAFF

Lisa Thompson Sr. Director, TRIO Pre-College

Dr. Richard Raleigh UBMS Director-State/Dallas

Fidel Zapata State Program Coordinator

Ryan Hilton Dallas Program Coordinator

TBA Local Program Coordinator

Cherish Smith Administrative Assistant I

Chassity Loucious Support Specialist II

Carolyn Thompson Educational Advisor

Enrique Delgado Technology Specialist

Kim Bennett Administrative Assistant II

UBMS Faculty Ms. C. Davis, Mr. T. Joseph

UBMS Tutors Alex, Dru, Enriqueta, Kim,

Logan, Manu, Seun

COLLEGE SURVIVAL TIPS The College Board. College Advising Essentials, Financial Aid Essentials, 2016.

Financial Planning:

You can save for your child’s college tax free with 529 college savings plans and Coverdell Education SavingsAccounts (ESA).

The truth is, most studentsdon't pay the published price, or sticker price, for their college.When you take into account the aid—grants and scholarships—astudent gets, you'll often find they pay a lot less. This is calledthe net price.

To keep cost low, students canattend community college, geta part time job or live at home.

Getting Ready Academically:

Take 5 solid academic classeseach semester.

Build skills in areas of time management, collaboration, communication and research.

Take challenging courses suchas honors and AP courses.

Extracurricular Activities:

Colleges are interested in your child’s activities because they provide a clearer picture of who your child is and what their strengths are.

If your child has a part-time jobor does volunteer work, make sure they include it on their application.

Do community service andvolunteer to gain skills andexperience; and to be a better student. Get involved!

Source: https://parents.collegeboard.org/planning-for-college/high-school-focus-areas/financial-planning

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE CENTER

2019 Summer Residential Institute: Jun 9th —Jul 20th

Surround yourself with the best! Join us this summer as we embark on new

enrichment activities, career and academic preparation, counseling and college trips!

2019 Bridge Program: July 8th—Aug 13th

Upcoming Testing Dates: STAAR: May 6—10th, 14th, 15th

AP EXAMS: May 6th-10th, 13th-17th ACT: April 13th, June 8th

SAT: May 4th, June 1st

Trivia Answers:

1. Alcohol 2. Smallpox 3. Back of the head. 4. Imperfection

In college, your child will study subjects in greater depth than in high school and may discover new academic and career

interests. To take full advantage of everything college has to offer, they need to lay a solid foundation in high school.

High School Focus Areas

2018 Summer Part ic ipants a t tending Texas Christ ian Universi ty campus tour

Mrs. Allisa Dia

Former UBMS Local participant 2007-2010, who attended Ennis

High School, is being recognized as this year's TRIO Achiever.

The University of Texas at Arlington 2015 & 2017 Graduate

- — Bachelors of Science in Social Work —

— Masters of Social Work —

“The greatest benefit from being apart of UBMS was the exposure to a professional culture

and the boundless opportunities that are available. They helped teach me skills that prepared

me for the workforce and how to communicate and connect with others. “