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The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Portland Community College STEM Program. A Unique C ollaboration. National Science Foundation Portland State University Portland Community College African American/Black; Latino/a; Native American, Alaska Native; Pacific Islander.
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The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Portland Community College STEM Program
A Unique Collaboration National Science Foundation Portland State University Portland Community College African American/Black; Latino/a; Native American, Alaska Native; Pacific Islander
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority ParticipationLSAMP PSU Commitments 2014 - 2019
Hold weekly office hours to promote program, recruit and meet with students • Develop cohort (10) at each campus • Provide marketing materials • Host quarterly workshops at PCC or PSU campus
Invite LSAMP PCC STEM students to socials, networking events at PSU • Select 6 LSAMP PCC STEM students for summer research placements + stipends • Select 12 LSAMP PCC STEM students to attend the PNW LSAMP regional conference • Travel, lodging, food included
Offer Summer Bridge Program for LSAMP PCC STEM students ready for transfer • Track LSAMP PCC STEM cohorts and prepare a quarterly report • Encourage discussion to increase articulation agreements
Benefits • Increase skills for rigorous science, technology, engineering, mathematics courses • Participate in social events, campus STEM tours, networking sessions, seminars, & conferences • Build relationships with diverse group of peers, faculty & staff at PCC & PSU
Write high-impact resumes, personal statements • Identify a broad range of local, national research and enrichment opportunities • Develop skills to enhance an undergraduate research experience or internship
Want to learn more about these exciting opportunities? LSAMP PCC STEM Program for Underrepresented Students Contact Dr. Lorna Tran lornat@pdx.edu