Welcome to the Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) - Kennesaw website!
Fall 2024 Application open now. Request info from Dr. Harrison - eharr164@kennesaw.eduLSAMP - Kennesaw Program Announcements
- Fall 24 Opening Meeting
- Date: September 20, 2024
- Time: 1:30 - 2:30pm
- Location: Science Bldg, Rm. 212
- Internship Workshop
- Date: October 11, 2024
- Time: 1:30 - 2:30pm
- Location: Science Bldg, Rm. 212
- Presenter: Dr. Melanie Griffin
- GSU Perimeter College Look and See
- Date: November 1
- All Day
- Journey to Success
- Date: November 19th
- Time: 5:30 - 6pm
- Presenters: Yasseen Ammal and Trae Dunn
- Virtual: Microsoft Teams
- Closing Celebration
- Date December 6th, 2pm
- Location: Science Bldg, Rm 221
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Becoming a KSU-K LSAMP Scholar
What are the benefits to LSAMP program participation?
- Academic mentorship and advisement from faculty and directors
- Tailored professional development workshops
- Academic enrichment opportunities
- Community outreach and engagement
- Mentored research experiences, on and off campus
- Conference attendance and presentations
- Access to LSAMP post-graduate opportunities
- Collaborations with like-minded STEM Scholars
- Participation in VIP projects
What are the NSF requirements for students to be designated a Scholar (stipend-eligible)?
- Must be a full-time undergraduate student at KSU
- Must be pursuing a BS in STEM with an interest in pursuing a graduate degree (MS, PhD, or MD/PhD) in STEM
- Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Must be from the following under-represented ethnic groups: African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Pacific Islander and Native American
- Must be active in the LSAMP progam as determined by the LSAMP directors
Can you participate in LSAMP if you do not meet the NSF Scholar requirements?
- YES! All STEM majors are encouraged and welcomed to be involved in LSAMP activities.
Does LSAMP provide preparation for Pre-Med students seeking medical degrees?
- No. Specific development and training of pre-medical students is not a directive of NSF. The focus of LSAMP within the guidelines of NSF is to prepare successful baccalaureate graduates for entrance into Master, Doctoral or MD/PhD programs.
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Who do I contact?
KSU-K Program Director
Dr. Melanie Griffin, mgriff40@kennesaw.edu
KSU-K Program Coordinator
Dr. Liz Harrison, eharr164@kennesaw.edu
