NSF/ LSAMP Scholar
Eligibility
LSAMP STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Scholars
Goal
The goal of the NSF/LSAMP program is to assist underrepresented minority students** in achieving
academic excellence through research experiences.
Stipend
LSAMP scholars who meet the minimum 2.8 GPA requirements and participation will receive a modest
stipend at the end of the semester.
Contacts
Dr. PN Achar: Director for NSF/LSAMP Program
Email: pachar@kennesaw.edu
or
Dr M Griffin: Co-Director LSAMP Program
mgriff40@kennesaw.edu
Application Form Due on 2nd week of each seesmter
http://lsamp.kennesaw.edu/
Submit application to STEM/LSAMP Office, Dept of Biology and Physics, Science Building, Room 330
** Underrepresented minorities (Blacks, Hispanics, and American Indians)
Peach State LSAMP
Program
Goals
The goal the Peach State LSAMP program is to help underrepresented minority students gain the
knowledge and research experiences needed to become successful members of the STEM
workforce. The program has four major focus areas.
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Academic enrichment
LSAMP Scholars hold tutoring sessions for its members and for other students.
An example of this is the weekly tutorial sessions held over a 10-week period each
semester.
 Research
Research of any kind is encouraged among members; those who do are
encouraged to present their work at local, state, regional, and national
conferences. A great example is the research study abroad trip to India with a
focus of study in Biotechnology.
 Outreach
STEM sponsors community outreach activities with the local schools to help
ensure that entering college students are well prepared to meet the rigors of
college studies. Examples of these activities include a summer science camp
for middle school students, and a summer research camp for high school
students.
 Leadership
STEM scholars are assisted in developing the leadership skills needed to ensure
their own undergraduate academic success. They develop these skills by fully
managing the STEM Scholars Program, and attending a variety of conferences,
Ex: Medical College of Georgia Conference, Washington BEYA conference
Stipend
LSAMP Scholars will obtain stipends through funds of the LSAMP
program. Requirements: must be an underrepresented minority and have a GPA
of at least 2.8. The amount of each stipend will be determined by the quality
and quantity of time devoted to research. Stipends generally range between
$200-$500.
LSAMP
APPLICATION FORM
LOUIS STOKES ALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION – LSAMP
IN THE SCIENCES
Please print or type
NAME_____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE/Cell #___________________________________________________________________
Area code
Number
Email Address: _______________________________________________________________________
ETHNICITY:
Hispanic or Latino
 Yes
 No
RACE:  African-American or Black
 Alaskan Native
 American Indian (Native American)
 Asian
 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
 White or Caucasian
 Other. Specify ________________________________________________________________
GENDER
 Female
 Male
CITIZENSHIP:  US. CITIZEN  NATURALIZED CITIZEN
 FOREIGN
OTHER COLLEGES ATTENDED (If applicable) ____________________________________________
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY CLASS LEVEL IN THE SUMMER 2012
 Freshman
 Sophomore
 Junior
 Senior
YOUR MAJOR AT KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY _________________________________
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONDUCT YOUR RESEARCH/Internship? ____________________________
HAS THIS RESEARCH/INTERNSHIP BEEN APPROVED?____________________
HOW MUCH MONEY WILL YOU EARN (MAKE) WITHOUT MONEY FROM NSF/LSAMP?_________________
LIST THE SUBJECT(S) THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO RESEARCH AT KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY OR
OUTSIDE KSU
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER GRADUATING FROM KSU?
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR CAREER GOALS.
DESCRIBE YOUR SPECIFIC STRENGTHS AS A SCIENCE/MATH STUDENT.
THE NEXT TWO QUESTIONS ARE OPTIONAL. HOWEVER, YOUR ANSWERS TO EITHER OR BOTH OF
THESE QUESTIONS MIGHT HELP US TO QUALIFY YOU FOR THE KSU-LSAMP PROGRAM.
Describe any cultural, social, or economic barriers you have faced in your pursuit of education.
Describe how your participation in the KSU-LSAMP program will contribute to the program's goal of
broadening participation in the sciences and the future of the discipline.
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Application Due on September
Submit application to STEM/LSAMP Office, Dept. of Biology and Physics, Science Building, Room 330
ATTN: Dr. PN Achar: pachar@kennesaw.edu
Or Dr. M Griffin: mgriff40@kennesaw.edu