Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)

CSU-LSAMP is sponsored both by the National Science Foundation (HRD-07351009) and the California State University, providing a statewide program for the enhancement of math and science skills for students have faced or face social, educational or economic barriers, majoring in science, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM). The goal of LSAMP is to support students as they successfully complete their academic degree program and enhancing their futures in the STEM disciplines. This program includes a summer workshop designed to prepare students for enrollment in calculus during the upcoming academic year, LSAMP Scholar Program and Research Fellow Program designed to support student involvement in activities that enhance graduate school readiness, and Community College Transfer Student Merit Award to facilitate smooth transition from a community college to CSULB.

Announcements

STEM Transfer Day: September 17, 2010 1-2pm

Summer Calculus Workshop

Professor Khoddam working with students at Calculus Workshop, Summer 2007

Applications for summer calculus workshop no long being accepted. Check back in the spring.

Annual LSAMP Summer Calculus Workshop provides students with intensive preparation for Calculus I and II courses. This free workshop is taught by CSULB math faculty and open to students in the STEM disciplines who meet the eligibility requirements. All materials provided, and students will receive a stipend upon successful completion.

2010 Summer Calculus Workshop Schedule

Summer Calculus Fieldtrip (in partnership with Geoscience Diversity Enhancement Program)

Students enjoying the view on Palos Verdes Field Trip, summer 2009

Dr. Behl (with red hat) with LSAMP Fellows on Palos Verdes Field Trip, summer 2007

LSAMP Research Fellows Program

The LSAMP Research Fellow Program is a National Science Foundation initiative to increase enrollments of minority populations and underrepresented students within science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) research fields.  

• Conduct Research with a Faculty Member. Go out and knock on doors of former faculty members you’ve taken courses with, see what research is available on campus. Ask to join their lab as an LSAMP Research Fellow.

• Stipend = Money in your pocket. You receive a stipend (money) for doing research with a faculty mentor. Also, your faculty mentor will receive money for supplies.**

• Attend all LSAMP Fellows Activities. There are many activities involved with the LSAMP Research Fellows program, but a few are: Monthly meetings to provide updates about your research, professional development workshops, information on graduate programs, etc.

• Plans or interest in applying to Graduate Programs. Are you interested in apply to a graduate program in: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics? This program will help you become a competitive candidate for graduate programs (Master’s or Ph.D.).

• Let us know what’s going on. After you have completed the program, we ask only one thing. Update us on your graduate/professional placement. This allows us to see how successful the program has been.

Program Eligibility

Students must meet the following criteria:

• Enrolled at CSULB as an undergraduate student (Post-baccalaureate/second bachelor students are not eligible.)
• Declared science, math, engineering or computer science major (STEM majors)
• US citizen or permanent resident
• An individual who faces/has faced social, cultural, educational, or economic barriers to careers in STEM**
• Be interested in pursuing graduate degrees in the STEM disciplines

**Contact LSAMP Coordinator for details

Application

Return completed application to:           

Community College Transfer Student Merit Award

Community College Transfer Student Merit Award is to facilitate smooth transition from community college and awards $1000 during the first year at CSULB.

Award Eligibilities

• Transferred from a community college and enrolled at CSULB in Fall 2009

• Declared science, math, engineering, or computer science major

• US citizen or permanent resident

• An individual who has faced or faces social, educational, or economic barriers to careers in STEM

Expectations 

• Meet with an undergraduate advisor of appropriate discipline on a regular basis

• Explore research opportunities with CSULB faculty

• Attend the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics Student Research Symposium

• Attend professional conference in appropriate discipline

• Earn 2.5 GPA or higher in the Fall 2009 and higher than Fall GPA in Spring 2010

• If selected, will be eligible for other LSAMP benefits, such as textbook reimbursement

Application

Please read over the following Requirements and Application for the Community College Transfer Student Merit Award:

LSAMP Community College Transfer Merit Award Requirements

LSAMP Community College Transfer Merit Award Application

Questions?

Contact: