Upward Bound
Mathematics and Science
Regional Center
The Upward bound Math/Science Regional center was established at USC in November 1991. Since its inception this program has been able to reach over 400 youth in Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii and America Samoa.
This
programs offers 50 students (identified as academic achievers); an intense mathematics and
science instructional program. These scholarly students have opportunity to
experience a six week summer residential life on a
collage campus, conduct research in a laboratory environment or work as interns at a local
corporations. All participants experience live theater and musical concerts that are
geared to increase their knowledge of cultures that 
represent California. During the academic year
these participants meet on the University of Southern California campus, on a weekly basis
for follow-up advisement, academics assistance, and cultural enrichment activities.
Also federally funded, the regional center is another new program for USC. It offers fifty Students identified as academic achievers, who are not participating in the upward bound program, an intense mathematics and science instruction. Students live on campus attend, classes, and have the opportunity to conduct research in a laboratory environment or work as interns at local corporations.
During the academic year component, students will receive such services as career workshops, leadership training, guidance in college admission and financial aid, admission testing preparation, and academic advisement In addition students will take part in cultural enrichment activities.