Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)

CSU-LSAMP is sponsored both by the National Science Foundation (HRD-0331537) 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 involves a cooperative effort between CSULB and Cerritos College, and includes a three-week summer workshop designed to prepare students for enrollment in calculus during the upcoming academic year and LSAMP Scholar Program and Research Fellow Program designed to support student involvement in activities that enhance graduate school readiness.

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 2008

• 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 2008 and higher than Fall GPA in Spring 2009

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

Application

The Application for the Community College Transfer Student Merit Award has been closed.

LSAMP Research Fellows Program

LSAMP Research Fellows Program supports students invovled in undergraduate research in the STEM disciplines with CSULB faculty. This academic year research program awards stipends, and the fellows participate in professional development activities that prepare them for entrance to graduate programs in the STEM fields.

Application Process

Return completed application (.doc), along with a copy of unofficial CSULB transcript and a letter of recommendation from faculty mentor to LSAMP Coordinator. Priority application deadline is Monday, June 23, 2008. Eligible applicants will be contacted for an interview in June-August 2008.

Summer Calculus Workshop

Professor Khoddam working with students at Calculus Workshop, Summer 2007

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 CSULB and Cerritos College students in the STEM disciplines who meet the eligibility requirements. See informational flyer (.pdf) for more details.

2008 Summer Calculus Workshop Schedule

Monday-Thursday, July 14-31, 1:00-5:00pm

Fieldtrips (Students select one)

MORE PHOTOS FROM 2008 COMING SOON!

1. Wrigley Institute, Catalina Island (Saturday-Sunday, July 26-27)

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

2. Palos Verdes (Satuday, July 19)

Application:

Application for the 2008 Summer Calculus Workshop has been closed.