Welcome to the Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) - Kennesaw website!
Fall 2022 Application is open Click here. See Dr. Griffin for more information.
LSAMP - Kennesaw Program Announcements
- Spring 22 Opening and Informational Meeting
- Date: February 11, 2022
- Time: 3:00 - 4:00pm
- Location: Microsoft Teams or SL 4035
- KSU-K Drop-In
- Fridays, noon - 2pm
- SL 4008
- Snack Chat - Open Topics
- Date: March 4th
- Time: noon - 2pm
- Location: SL 4008
- Peach State Alumni Panel
- Date: March 24th
- Time: 6pm
- Location: Zoom
- Snack Chat - Open Topics
- Date: March 25th
- Time: noon - 2pm
- Location: SL 3001
- PhD or MD/PhD?!?
- Date: May 6
- Time:11:00 - 11:30am
- Location: TBA
- Closing Meeting and Recognition of Graduates
- Date: May 6
- Time: 11:30am - 1pm
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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
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, 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?
