LSAMP STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics ) Scholars

NSF/ LSAMP Scholar

Eligibility

LSAMP STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Scholars Goal The goal of the NSF/LSAMP program is to assist underrepresented minority students** in achieving academic excellence through research experiences. Stipend LSAMP scholars who meet the minimum 2.8 GPA requirements and participation will receive a modest stipend at the end of the semester. Contacts Dr. PN Achar: Director for NSF/LSAMP Program Email: [email protected] or Dr M Griffin: Co-Director LSAMP Program [email protected]

nd Application Form Due on 2 week of each seesmter http://lsamp.kennesaw.edu/

Submit application to STEM/LSAMP Office, Dept of Biology and Physics, Science Building, Room 330 ** Underrepresented minorities (Blacks, Hispanics, and American Indians)

Peach State LSAMP Program

Goals The goal the Peach State LSAMP program is to help underrepresented minority students gain the knowledge and research experiences needed to become successful members of the STEM workforce. The program has four major focus areas.  Academic enrichment LSAMP Scholars hold tutoring sessions for its members and for other students. An example of this is the weekly tutorial sessions held over a 10-week period each semester.  Research Research of any kind is encouraged among members; those who do are encouraged to present their work at local, state, regional, and national conferences. A great example is the research study abroad trip to India with a focus of study in Biotechnology.  Outreach STEM sponsors community outreach activities with the local schools to help ensure that entering college students are well prepared to meet the rigors of college studies. Examples of these activities include a summer science camp for middle school students, and a summer research camp for high school students.  Leadership STEM scholars are assisted in developing the leadership skills needed to ensure their own undergraduate academic success. They develop these skills by fully managing the STEM Scholars Program, and attending a variety of conferences, Ex: Medical College of Georgia Conference, Washington BEYA conference Stipend LSAMP Scholars will obtain stipends through funds of the LSAMP program. Requirements: must be an underrepresented minority and have a GPA of at least 2.8. The amount of each stipend will be determined by the quality and quantity of time devoted to research. Stipends generally range between $200-$500.

LSAMP APPLICATION FORM

LOUIS STOKES ALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION – LSAMP IN THE SCIENCES

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NAME______

ADDRESS______

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TELEPHONE/Cell #______Area code Number

Email Address: ______

ETHNICITY: Hispanic or Latino  Yes  No

RACE:  African-American or Black  Alaskan Native  American Indian (Native American)  Asian  Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander  White or Caucasian  Other. Specify ______

GENDER  Female  Male

CITIZENSHIP:  US. CITIZEN  NATURALIZED CITIZEN  FOREIGN

OTHER COLLEGES ATTENDED (If applicable) ______

COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY CLASS LEVEL IN THE SUMMER 2012  Freshman  Sophomore  Junior  Senior

YOUR MAJOR AT KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY ______

WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONDUCT YOUR RESEARCH/Internship? ______

HAS THIS RESEARCH/INTERNSHIP BEEN APPROVED?______

HOW MUCH MONEY WILL YOU EARN (MAKE) WITHOUT MONEY FROM NSF/LSAMP?______

LIST THE SUBJECT(S) THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO RESEARCH AT KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY OR OUTSIDE KSU

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER GRADUATING FROM KSU? BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR CAREER GOALS.

DESCRIBE YOUR SPECIFIC STRENGTHS AS A SCIENCE/MATH STUDENT.

THE NEXT TWO QUESTIONS ARE OPTIONAL. HOWEVER, YOUR ANSWERS TO EITHER OR BOTH OF THESE QUESTIONS MIGHT HELP US TO QUALIFY YOU FOR THE KSU-LSAMP PROGRAM. Describe any cultural, social, or economic barriers you have faced in your pursuit of education.

Describe how your participation in the KSU-LSAMP program will contribute to the program's goal of broadening participation in the sciences and the future of the discipline.

Application Due on September Submit application to STEM/LSAMP Office, Dept. of Biology and Physics, Science Building, Room 330 ATTN: Dr. PN Achar: [email protected] Or Dr. M Griffin: [email protected]