Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program
Femoyer Hall, RM110, Virginia Tech
280 Stanger ST.
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
540/231-5023 Fax: 540/231-2618
E-mail: maop@vt.edu
www.maop.vt.edu
Virginia-North Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation
@ Virginia Tech
The Virginia-North Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation @ Virginia Tech (VT AMP) aims to
increase the quality and quantity of students successfully completing science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM) baccalaureate degree programs. The program’s goal is
to increase the number of students interested in, academically qualified for, and matriculating
into programs of graduate study. VT-AMP is part of a larger grant, the Louis Stokes Alliance for
Minority Participation (LSAMP). LSAMP is one of the many grants sponsored by the National
Science Foundation (NSF).
VT-AMP 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 underrepresented in STEM fields.
Incoming first year students are invited to participate in VT-AMP. If selecting, students will be
allowed to move on campus a week before school begins and participate in workshops that will
assist them in getting acclimated to the campus.
Eligibility Criteria:
United States citizen or Permanent Resident
Majoring in a STEM discipline (List of approved majors below)
Strong academic record in Mathematics and Science
Interest in attending graduate school
Application Process:
The application (attached) and supporting documents are due July 15, 2014. All applications
need to be mailed. Please do not e-mail application. Program participants will be notified by
August 1, 2014.
For additional information contact:
Lauren Harris
Femoyer Hall, RM 110, Virginia Tech
280 Stanger St.
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Phone: 540/231-5023
Fax: 540/231-2618
http://www.maop.vt.edu
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NSF STEM Classification
Agricultural Sciences
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Animal Sciences
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Food Science and Technology
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Soil Sciences
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Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
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Natural Resources/Conservation
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Natural Resources Management and Policy
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Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management Forestry
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Wildlife and Wild lands Science and Management
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Natural Resources and Conservation
Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Polymer Chemistry
Computer Science
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Information Science/Studies
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Computer Science
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Management Information Systems
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Management Science
Engineering
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
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Chemical Engineering
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Polymer/Plastics Engineering
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Architecture
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Architectural Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Structural Engineering
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Water Resources Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering Physics
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Engineering Science
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Systems Engineering
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Systems Science and Theory
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Engineering Mechanics
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Mechanical Engineering
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Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Metallurgical Engineering
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Textile Sciences and Engineering
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Materials Science
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Physical Sciences
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Mining and Mineral Engineering
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Nuclear Engineering
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Petroleum Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
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Ocean Engineering
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Engineering
Environmental Science
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Environmental Studies
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Environmental Science
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Geosciences
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
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Geology/Earth Science
Life/Biological Sciences
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Anatomy
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Biochemistry
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Biology
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Biometry/ Biometrics
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Biostatistics
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Epidemiology
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Biophysics
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Botany/Plant Biology
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Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
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Plant Physiology
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Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
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Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
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Molecular Biology
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Ecology
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Parasitology
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Entomology
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Animal Genetics
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Plant Genetics
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Evolutionary Biology
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Human/Medical Genetics
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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
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Immunology
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Virology
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Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
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Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
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Nutritional Sciences
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Pathology/Experimental Pathology
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Toxicology
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Pharmacology
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Toxicology
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Animal Physiology
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Physiology
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Series Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
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Zoology/Animal Biology
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Biotechnology
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Biopsychology
Mathematics
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Mathematics
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Applied Mathematics
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Operations Research
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Mathematics and Statistics
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Mathematics and Computer Science
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Statistics
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Actuarial Science
Physics/Astronomy
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Physics
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Optics/Optical Sciences
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Acoustics
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An equal opportunity, affirmative action institution
Virginia-North Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation
@ Virginia Tech
A completed application packet includes: a completed application form, a statement summarizing your (a)
future academic and career goals, (b) prior research experience, and a copy of unofficial high school
transcript(s).
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT
Name
Last
First
MI
Virginia Tech ID#
Permanent Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Email Address _____________________________
Phone Number _______________________
Address where we can reach you on August 1, if not your permanent address
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Citizenship:
( ) U.S. Citizen
( ) Permanent Resident
Did either of your parents earn a four-year college degree? ( ) Yes
( ) No
College (check one below)
( ) Agriculture and Life Sciences
( ) Science
( ) Engineering
( ) Natural Resources
( ) Business
Major
____________________________
Indicate the highest degree you expect to earn: ( ) Master’s
( ) Doctor of Philosophy
PERSONAL STATEMENT: In no more than one double-spaced page, summarize your (a) future
academic and career goals and (b) prior research experience.
________________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
Please sign above and mail application materials to Virginia Tech Alliance for Minority Participation,
Femoyer Hall, RM 110,280 Stanger St., Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061. Please do not e-mail
application.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants for admission or
employment on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, national
origin, religion, sexual orientation and political affiliation.
V I R G I N I A
P O L Y T E C H N I C I N S T I T U T E A N D S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y
An equal opportunity, affirmative action institution