What is the CSU-LSAMP Program?
The National Science Foundation/California State University Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program is a comprehensive statewide project dedicated to increasing the number of students from underrepresented groups graduating from the CSU with baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The LSAMP program emphasizes activities designed to enhance graduate school preparedness, interventions for community college transfer students, and expanding opportunities for student engagement in international activities.
Who is Eligible?
Undergraduate students who face or have faced social, cultural, educational or economic barriers to careers in STEM. Students must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Students should be enrolled at Cal Poly in an undergraduate major in the College of Engineering, College of Science & Mathematics (except for Liberal Studies), Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Technology, Bioresource & Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Food Science, Nutrition, Agriculture and Environmental Plant Science, Forestry & Natural Resources or Soil Sciences, and Agricultural Science.
News & Events:
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LSAMP Year-End Reception May 23, 2012
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Don't forget to RSVP by May 11 -
LSAMP Student Survey
Take a few moments and complete the LSAMP student survey. Email coordinator for details.
For the students who returned their surveys, thank you
What Are the Benefits for LSAMP Students?
- Academic Advising to support graduate school planning
- Seminars on research experiences
- Graduate School Preparation
- Travel to California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education
- Textbook reimbursements for students on Dean's List
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Acceptance of a Request for Funding application (Word) provides the following additional opportunities to conduct research and/or pursue interest in graduate education in STEM disciplines:
- Research stipend
- Travel reimbursement
- International educational activities
- Reimbursement of application fee to prospective graduate schools
- Reimbursement of fees for GRE or other related testing
- $1000 Merit Awards for Community College Transfers
- $2000 CSU-LSAMP Student Scholar Awards
LSAMP students featured above, left to right: Lori Atwater (GENE), Rene Farfan (AERO), Vicky Giese (BIO), Devon Buddan (BIO)
For Appointment Contact:
Coordinator: Delores Lencioni
Location: Building 1, Room 315
Phone: 805.756.7299
Email: dlencion@calpoly.edu
Supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. HRD-0802628 and the CSU Chancellor's Office. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.