Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority participation (LSAMP) Program
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Leadership and Academic Enhancement Program, named in honor of former congressman Louis Stokes, is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded program intended to support historically underrepresented students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Enrollment in the program is reserved for a select and highly committed group of students with a declared major in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The Alliance program, through the development and implementation of curricular and co-curricular activities, aims to increase the success of underrepresented students in STEM majors and help develop highly qualified STEM professionals ready to be competitive in the workforce or graduate school.
Program Highlights
- Paid Participation in Summer Bridge Program
- Paid Summer Research Opportunities
- Participation in a Peer-Mentoring Cohort
- Workshops on Applying to Summer Internships
- Workshops on STEM Career Exploration
- Resume Writing and Job Search Support
- Paid Travel to Research Conferences
- Paid Professional Society Memberships
Questions?
Do you have questions regarding the application process, research opportunities, and how LSAMP can benefit you? Please reach out to:
Dr. Mahrukh Azam (Professor, Department of Chemistry)
Science Complex South 119A
Call: 610-436-2982
email: mazam@wcupa.edu