NOVEMBER 2016 VOLUME 25, ISSUE 1 WICHITA.EDU/UBMS
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THE WICHITA STAR
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November 2016
Volume 25, Issue 1
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Message from UBMS Director Mrs. V. Kaye Monk-Morgan
Pause this month to be intentional about being grateful for the people in your life that sustain you, the opportunities that you have to create a life that makes a difference and even your daily breath. Gratitude is described as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.”
This month’s newsletter focus was intended to be the Omnivore’s Dilemma, the environment and information about eating for a sustainable future, both yours and Mother Earth’s. I still believe those items to be of great consequence and important for each of us to understand. What we eat impacts our bodies and the very environment that sustains life. I am listing a couple of web articles at the end of my comments that I want you to read for information and educational purposes. Read them!
I will close with saying that I am THANKFUL for each of you and the impact you make my life and my heart. Your being gives my life purpose and for that I am also grateful. I am appreciative of the gift of presence and kindness that you give to me and to each other.
Next month, when I sit to write this article, Americans will have elected a new President of the United States. I will be grieving the departure of our current POTUS and his family and our country will be preparing for the January Inauguration of our newest set of elected leaders, not just at the federal level and not just in the executive branch, but in all three branches (legislative, judicial and executive.) This is an important time in our country’s history and th the decisions made on November 8 will impact each of you in a very personal way.
https://sites.google.com/a/owu.edu/the-environmentalimpacts-of-corn/home
Please know that on Thanksgiving this year I will count you as one of the multitude of things for which I am grateful!
http://ensia.com/voices/its-time-to-rethink-americas-cornsystem/ Mama Morgan
V. Kaye Monk-Morgan
Federal policy on financial aid is at stake. Tax policy in the state of Kansas is at stake. Education funding at the primary, secondary and higher education ranks is at stake and so is your health care. This election is important. If you are of the age to vote… do so! If you aren’t, make sure your parents and grandparents do! Our shared futures depend on it. The beginning of the month begins with the election of our leaders and the month ends with Thanksgiving, the historical accounts of which are just as contentious and troubling as our election and its coverage… but I digress. Even if we argue over the original of Thanksgiving, no one can argue about gratitude.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Senior Section Class of 2017, p2 o
Scholarships and ACT & SAT Prep, p2
Announcements STEM Career Outlook, p3
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NOVEMBER 2016 VOLUME 25, ISSUE 1 WICHITA.EDU/UBMS
SENIOR SECTION Class of 2017 SCHOLARSHIPS It’s TIME to work on Scholarships! All seniors should have completed both their college applications, at least three st (3) and their FAFSA by October 31 . It’s time to work on Scholarships now. Each Senior should have the following accounts set up and ready to go.
Scholly (ap) FastWeb
If there are others that you are aware of please share them with Mrs. Morgan. Prepare to discuss your progress at th November senior meetings, group 1 – 8 nd and group 2 – 22 .
onto the website, https://hangouts.google.com/. Sign onto your GMAIL ACCOUNT and click on the Google Apps icon in the upper right hand corner near your profile pic. Reminder, you must have either a microphone or camera on your computer to participate via computer. Select either a video call or audio call (if you click video call you will be prompted to turn on your camera). In most cases Mrs. Morgan will have sent an invitation in your email with a link. Join the hangout by clicking on the link, then join the conversation by clicking it again At that point, you should be in. The upcoming Google Hangouts will begin at 4:30 PM on the following dates:
We are excited about the expanded opportunity for our leader and support her goals to further impact students on the WSU campus.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATE th
Robert Kindred, November 14 st Brian Sandoval, November 21
F A C E B O O K Upward Bound Math and Science-UBMS
Join our page @LoveUBMS
REMIND Help us reach you with reminders of upcoming activities. Follow the directions below to join:
COLLEGE ADMISSION
November 8
GARDEN CITY: Text the number 81010 with the message @ubmsg
ALL UBMS SENIORS …Please remember to scan and file all acceptance letters and financial aid information in your Google Folder on the UBMS Google platform.
November 22nd – Shayla, Pedro,
KANSAS CITY: Text the number 81010 with the message @a1b2c3
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– Naydelin, Tiffany, Oases, Dylan, Tatyana and Jayden
Gloria, Areonans, Christopher
Jonathan
ACT DATES & WAIVERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Seniors who WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR ACT score for scholarship purposes should schedule to take the December ACT test. The same is to be said for those wishing to improve SAT scores.
Questbridge Scholar
Contact Mr. Lockard for instructions and remember to list UBMS as one of the options for sending your scores. Insert the number 5882 in the first box on page 1 of the application. Those of you interested in attending WSU should also add #1950 as a choice.
GOOGLE HANGOUTS To ACCESS GOOGLE HANGOUTS: YOU MUST HAVE either a microphone or camera on your computer to participate via computer; you can download the app or use the website. You can join USING YOUR CELL phone by either using the app or logging EMAIL ubms@wichita.edu GOOGLE+ Wichita State UBMS Program
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CONGRATULATIONS to UBMS Senior Shayla Bellamy for being selected as a Questbridge finalist! UBMS has been intentional about connecting our students, Juniors and Seniors with Questbridge, to provide additional opportunities for scholarship funding at selective colleges and universities in the US. UBMS alumni Taylor Bishop (2016 – Nortre Dame) and Zeri Ferikhun (2015Northwestern University) are current Questbridge Scholars and we hope to celebrate Shayla’s induction into the group. Morgan Appointment Mrs. Morgan has been appointed to serve as the Acting Dean of Students for Wichita State University as a temporary appointment. This role is in addition to her position as the Director of the TRIO Upward Bound Math Science Center.
WICHITA, HAYSVILLE & HUTCHINSON: Text the number 81010 with the message @a7F6 Or you can type in the link listed below: GARDEN CITY: remind.com/join/@ubmsg KANSAS CITY: remind.com/join/a1b2c3 WICHITA, HAYSVILLE & HUTCHINSON: remind.com/join/a7f6
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WICHITA STAR NOVEMBER 2016
STEM CAREER
FORENSIC SCIENCE TECHNICIAN Median Pay 2015 Entry-Level Education On-the-job Training Job Outlook 2014-24 Number of Jobs, 2014 Employment Change, 2014-24
$56,320 per year $27.08 per hour Bachelors’ degree Moderate 27% 14,400
At crime scenes, forensic science technicians typically do the following: Analyze crime scenes to determine what and how evidence should be collected Take photographs of the crime scene and evidence Make sketches of the crime scene Record observations and findings, such as the location and position of evidence Collect evidence, including weapons, fingerprints, and bodily fluids Catalog and preserve evidence for transfer to crime labs In laboratories, forensic science technicians typically do the following: Perform chemical, biological, and microscopic analyses on evidence taken from crime scenes Explore possible links between suspects and criminal activity, using
the results of DNA or other scientific analyses Examine digital media for pertinent information Consult with experts in specialized fields, such as toxicology (the study of poisons and their effect on the body) and odontology (a branch of forensic medicine that concentrates on teeth) Reconstruct crime scenes WORK ENVIRONMENT: Forensic science technicians held about 14,400 jobs in 2014. About 88 percent forensic science technicians work in state and local government in the following workplaces: Police departments and offices Crime laboratories Morgues Medical examiner/coroner offices Forensic science technicians may have to work outside in all types of weather, spend many hours in laboratories and offices, or do some combination of both. They often work in groups or teams with specialists and other law enforcement personnel. Many specialist forensic science technicians work only in laboratories. Crime scene investigators travel throughout their jurisdictions, which may be cities, counties, or states. Crimes can happen anywhere, so crime scene investigators and criminalists, especially at the state level, may experience a considerable amount of travel.
Crime scene investigators regularly see the results of violent crime. KEY REQUIREMENTS: Curiosity, personal integrity, good speaking skills, good reasoning, critical thinking skills, and must enjoy solving puzzles. SUBJECTS TO STUDY IN HIGH SCHOOL: Biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, geometry, algebra Ii, calculus, English and computer science. MINIMUM DEGREE: Bachelor’s degree Education Training Forensic science technicians typically need at least a bachelor’s degree in a natural science, such as chemistry or biology, or in forensic science. On-thejob training generally is required for both those who investigate crime scenes and those who work in labs. Job Outlook Employment of forensic science technicians is projected to grow 27 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. However, because it is a small occupation, the fast growth will result in only about 3,800 new jobs over the 10year period. Competition for jobs will be strong because of substantial interest in forensic science. “Forensic Science Technicians.” Occupational Outlook Handbook. Web. 1 November 2016
Coming in December 2016
December 3rd: POPS—“Operation Holiday” December 8th: AST for UBMS December 10th: POPS—“Study Hall for Finals” December 22 through January 3rd: UBMS-Wichita State University Holiday Shutdown