AIMS Mission

The Purpose of the Academic Investment in Math and Science (AIMS) program is to support students pursuing majors in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM), and who proceed to get terminal degrees in their fields then ultimately perform cutting-edge research and/or teaching.

Components of the Plan:

• 4-week Summer Accelerated Bridge Program
• AIMS Seminar I and II with the primary purpose being to provide students with a better sense of belonging to BGSU and AIMS, making optimum use of academic resources, and realizing the pinnacle of success
• Peer and faculty mentorship program
• Regular, one-on-one meetings with the AIMS staff
• Undergraduate research opportunities during the academic year and summer
• Internships and co-ops
• Participation in campus research seminars, poster sessions and presentations
• Off-site visits to conferences where at which AIMS scholars may be presenters
• Volunteerism and promotion of AIMS program
• Academic counseling and tutoring
• GRE and MCAT exam preparation
• Exposure to ‘real world’, accomplished mathematicians and scientists
• Assistance in securing admission to and financial assistance in graduate programs

Benefits:

• Four-Year renewable scholarships
• Exploration of career paths and self-assessment of interests
• Free tuition, room and meals for the summer residential program
• Early exposure to the college experience and courses
• Broad science exposure via mini-courses and lab experiences
• Opportunities to meet professionals in research, industry and education
• Interaction with faculty mentors who are established and accomplished in their respective fields
• Undergraduate research opportunities
• Additional (non-AIMS) funds may be available for qualified students
• STEM fields offer competitive salaries and rewarding careers