The Alabama Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program
The Alabama Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program is funded by the National Science Foundation (HRD-2308715). This project, entitled Louis Stokes Renewal STEM Pathways and Research Alliance: Alabama LSAMP builds on Alabama LSAMP: Sustainability of Best Practices for STEM Education and Research, is designed with the overall goal to implement and study innovative, evidence-based, sustainable best practices in STEM education and research experiences for undergraduates designed to increase the quality and quantity of underrepresented minority students by enhancing the STEM educational experience.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program (LSAMP) Summer Bridge Program
The LSAMP program is aimed at increasing the quality and quantity of students successfully completing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) baccalaureate degree programs, and increasing the number of students interested in, academically qualified for and matriculated into programs of graduate study. LSAMP supports sustained and comprehensive approaches that facilitate achievement of the long-term goal of increasing the number of students who earn doctorates in STEM fields, particularly those from populations underrepresented in STEM fields.
DID YOU KNOW?
Statistics have consistently shown that students, who attend summer bridge programs complete more units, achieve higher grade point averages, have lower drop-out rates, and higher graduation rates than similar students who do not attend such programs. After completing these programs, students are more confident and self-assured.
ELIGIBILITY:
Eligibility for the LSAMP program is restricted to underrepresented minority* students in certain STEM majors.
Additional Eligibility:
Enrolled at UAH in an undergraduate STEM major (science, technology, engineering, math).
Expressed interest in pursuing a STEM baccalaureate degree.
An ACT score of 24 or higher.
United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Status
Completed LSAMP application form.
*The National Science Foundation defines "underrepresented minority" as African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Alaska Native, or Pacific Islander (includes Filipino).
PURPOSE:
The two week Summer Bridge program is open to students who are graduating from high school in May 2024 or transferring in to UAH for Fall 2024. The Summer Bridge program is designed to assist underrepresented minority students in making a smooth and successful transition to UAH and the community. This is an excellent opportunity for new students to strengthen their academic skills, develop a peer support network and to familiarize themselves with the campus and its resources. This program compliments the University’s general new student orientation program by introducing Bridge students to specific faculty, staff, students and other resources in and around campus. Participants will be provided with invaluable information on specific campus services, programs and local resources aimed at enhancing a student’s transition to campus and community life. This will be accomplished while having a memorable time building relationships.
APPLICATION:
LSAMP recruitment for incoming and existing students for the 2024-2025 school year will begin in April/May of 2024. Applications can be completed online at the link below. Any questions, or for more information, please reach out to us via alsamp@uah.edu.
LSAMP recruitment for incoming and existing students for the 2024-2025 school year will begin in April of 2024.
Application deadline is 5/26/24 with virtual interviews that following week. Any questions, or for more information, please reach out to us via alsamp@uah.edu.
PROGRAM DATES:
July 8 - July 19, 2024.
(2 week residential program).
PROGRAM FEE:
$50 to cover team building exercises
(payable by check, no money order).
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
Connect to campus staff, faculty, and students.
Develop personal, academic, and social skills necessary for success in college.
Access to knowledgeable Peer Mentors.
Increased confidence when beginning your college career.
Individualized academic advising throughout your time at UAH.
Understanding and value of networking.
PROGRAM GOALS:
By the end of the Summer Bridge program students should be able to:
Smoothly transition from high school to college.
Develop a greater self-awareness as student scholars.
Develop a greater intellectual independence and critical thinking “habits of mind”.
Develop a realistic understanding of university-level course expectations.
Begin to understand how human groups are culturally defined and redefined.
Develop a greater understanding of inter-group relations.
By graduation students will:
Know how to find and apply for experiential learning opportunites (Internships, Summer Research Programs, etc.)
Know how to format a resume or where to receive help with preparing job seeker documents
Join a network of STEM professionals
Participate in a Research Conference
Develop interpersonal skills important for their marketability as STEM professionals.
UAH LSAMP SCHOLAR AWARD
As full participants in the LSAMP Learning community, students are eligible to receive a performance-based stipend.
Eligibility Criteria:
Participation in the Rocket to Retention Summer Bridge or a UAH-hosted LSAMP Summer Bridge
Participation in the UA Summer Computing Workshop
A 3.0 UAH GPA for continuing students and a 3.5 High School GPA for entering freshman
Participation in the ALSAMP Spring Research Conference*
5 hours/week of study time in the drop-in center or Student Success Center
Participation in monthly meetings
Mandatory Mid term meetings (for first year students only)
*If you are receiving a subsistence payment for Summer Research, you must Present at the Spring Research Conference following the research experience.
OUR SCHOLARS:
Our program helps develop incoming students into professional, experienced scholars. LSAMP scholars take pride in their academics, internships, research and leadership. Make sure to see our community section to learn more about our scholars’ endeavors.
OUR EVENTS:
LSAMP is a highly involved leadership and academic enhancement program both on and off campus. Scholars are encouraged to attend as many enriching, scholarly activities and opportunities as possible. More opportunities shared during our monthly meetings.
UAH LSAMP Learning Community Meetings:
Each Month on the 3rd Tuesday at 8 pm, LSAMP has a community meeting where participants can engage in professional development, soft skills training, personal enhancement, or other topics to be prepared for careers in STEM fields. These meetings typically attract between 10-20 underrepresented undergraduate students majoring in College of Science or College of Engineering majors. The open invitation to engage in the community activities is to all members of our institution who share the goals of the LSAMP, namely the development of a STEM workforce that reflects the demographic profile of our nation. The meeting for the Fall 2024 semester are as follows:
dates posted soon.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us at alsamp@uah.edu for more information or to be added to our mailing list.
Deadline May 26, 2024