AMP-now LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation) is an academic support program. The goal of CSU-LSAMP is to broaden participation in science, mathematics, engineering and technology (STEM) disciplines and contribute to the national agenda to increase the number of underrepresented minorities receiving baccalaureate degrees in STEM disciplines. It focuses on strengthening the mathematical skills of these students and continues to support students and they prepare to apply for graduate programs. This program is funded by the National Science Foundation and the California State University to create a pathway to success for its participants.

NSF Grant HRD-0331537

Eligibility: Be an individual who faced or faces social, educational, or economic barriers to careers in STEM. Students must be U.S. Citizens attending SDSU, City or Southwestern Community College.

During the academic year, the LSAMP program is conducted on the home campus of the student(s) involved. During the summer, the program is conducted on the campus of San Diego State University (HOUSING IS NOT INCLUDED). During the academic year, activities are held at the prospective campuses.

Initially, LSAMP is a five week, non residential, summer program and participation in academic workshops, seminars, etc. throughout the following academic years.

During the four week summer session, July 14-August 15, 2008, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, participants are provided with a stipend of $600 and their required Calculus book for the Fall semester. Academic Year Scholarships are available based on workshop participation, research, graduatae school preparation seminars/courses and GRE coursework.

Throughout the five week summer program at SDSU, participants experience opportunities to meet other classmates with similar interests, meet faculty, recieve special advising, counseling and mentoring, explore a variety of careers in science, engineering, mathematics, and improve one's confidence and problem solving abilities.

Yes. Applications for participation in the LSAMP program must be postmarked by June 15th. Applicants will be notified after June 30th if they are accepted.

For an application or more information, please contact Thelma Chavez.

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CSU-LSAMP has implemented a Student Scholar's Program designed to increase the number of URM students that enter graduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) programs by supporting undergraduate CSU-LSAMP students who have declared this interest in pursuing graduate study in STEM fields.

Aplicants to the CSU-LSAMP Scholars Program must be upper-division students who have participated in CSU-LSAMP activities prior to submission of the application. Applicants must also be enrolled at a CSU institution as of Fall 2007 and be enrolled at the CSU campus for at least one semester or two (2) quarter terms of the academic year 2008-09.

All applicants must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of the application. Previous LSAMP Scholars are not eligible to re-apply.

Each applicant must have a faculty sponsor from the student's home campus who will be available for the duration of the plan specified in the application. The program is designed for students interested in obtaining research degrees. Students interested in obtaining professional degrees (law, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or and MBA degree) are not eligible.

If you are interested in applying you should immediately contact your CSU-LSAMP campus coordinator (Thelma Chavez) for further information and an application. Your application must be submitted by your home campus to the CSU-LSAMP Statewide Office. The SDSU deadline is Wed., May 15th by 4pm, so it can be reviewed and those selected will be sent on to the Statewide Office.

 

For further information, please contact:

Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)

SDSU College of Sciences
Center for the Advancement of Students in Academia (CASA)
GMCS 322B
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-1016

Phone:(619) 594-7195

E-mail: tchavez@sunstroke.sdsu.edu


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