LSAMP
The Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Scholars Program has helped propel the academic pursuits and careers of countless Perimeter College students and alumni. Peach State LSAMP, funded by the National Science Foundation, is an ambitious initiative aimed at increasing the number of Georgia’s underrepresented minority students who complete undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). From Georgia State University’s Perimeter College, LSAMP scholars go on to study in areas like neuroscience, electrical engineering and biochemistry at respected institutions such as the Georgia Institute of Technology, Dartmouth College, the University of Georgia and Georgia State University. Even before graduating with their two-year degrees, LSAMP enables participants to spend summers engaged in Undergraduate Research Experiences at prestigious universities like Emory, the University of Pennsylvania and Florida Institute of Technology. Once earning their bachelor’s degree, many go on to pursue advanced degrees in STEM related majors before entering the workforce and pursuing their professional goals. Do you have an interest in or passion for STEM? If so, we hope you’ll consider becoming Perimeter’s next Peach State LSAMP scholar.
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About Perimeter College's LSAMP
The Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (Peach State LSAMP) is a collaborative effort sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) sustained by a coalition of six Georgia colleges and universities, including Georgia State University’s Perimeter College. LSAMP’s goal is to significantly increase the number of underrepresented minority students statewide who complete undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields through the implementation of a comprehensive and integrated series of recruitment and retention initiatives that address key transition points from undergraduate recruitment to graduate school preparation. The promotion of undergraduate research also is a key LSAMP strategy.
The University of Georgia serves as the lead institution for Peach State LSAMP. In addition to Georgia State’s Perimeter College, other participating institutions include Fort Valley State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University—Kennesaw Campus, Kennesaw State University—Marietta Campus (formally Southern Polytechnic State University), and Savannah State University. Each school provides services that assist underrepresented minorities with the transition from high school to college, integrate them socially and academically into the university environment, and engage them in research and summer internship opportunities. Additionally, in an effort to meet the needs and expectations of underrepresented minorities in STEM, Peach State LSAMP provides services such as academic enrichment, financial support, peer and faculty mentoring, research opportunities, and summer bridge programs.
Eligibility
Must be an underrepresented minority in STEM as defined by the National Science Foundation (NSF) (African American, Native American, Hispanic American, Alaskan Native, and Native Pacific Islander (Guam, Samoa, and Papua New Guinea) or multi-racial comprising one of these categories.
Minimum criteria for participation:
All scholars must be United States citizens or permanent residents.
First-time Perimeter College students must:
- Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.7
- Be admitted and enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more semester credit hours) at Perimeter College
- Be eligible for College Algebra 1111 or higher
- Must have passed ESL (if required)
- Have plans to major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
Currently enrolled Perimeter College students must:
- Have a declared STEM major
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.7
- Have full-time student status
- Be eligible for Collegiate Math
- Must have less than 70 Earned Hours
Activities, Services and Programs
- Transfer Summer Bridge Program
- Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)
- Internships
- Fall Forum
- Peer and Faculty Mentoring
- Peer Tutoring
- Tutoring and Advising Conferences and Workshops
- Stipend – $500.00 per semester
- Work as a team (Research Faculty Advisors and students) to carry out investigative methods used to perform research
- Intensive three-week program designed to provide two-year college students with a comprehensive research experience
- Learn research techniques to solve scientific inquiries
- Improve chances of obtaining Internships and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs)
Program Requirements:
- Only current Peach State LSAMP scholars are eligible to participate
- The program requires a full-time commitment from each student for the duration of the program. Scholars are expected to perform research Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-12:00pm, and may include additional research and presentation hours. Participants are also required to attend workshops and go on college tours (8:00am-5:00pm) each Friday during the Summer Bridge program.
Participation:
- Each group must prepare a research abstract and presentation (PPT & Poster) of their project that will be given at the Summer Bridge closing program.
- All participants are expected to present their research at the Peach State LSAMP Annual Research Symposium.
- Failure to meet program requirements will result in stipend reduction for each missed activities.
Stipend:
- Each participant will receive a stipend of $500.00 if all program requirements are met.
Contact Information:
- Margaret Major ([email protected] )
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Contacts
Margaret Major, Director
Georgia State University Perimeter College
Peach State LSAMP
Professor Mark Graves – Clarkston
Peach State LSAMP Faculty Advisor
Dr. Kimberly D. Grimes – Decatur
Peach State LSAMP Faculty Advisor
Dr. Hong Du – Alpharetta/Dunwoody
Peach State LSAMP Faculty Advisor
Professor Theresa Storey – Newton
Peach State LSAMP Faculty Advisor
TESTIMONIALS
“Peach State LSAMP taught me to look beyond what may be commonplace or well expected, to dream big and understand that success is a culmination of skill, preparation and a discipline work ethic. Although I may have some inherent skill, LSAMP helped me define and refine what it means to be prepared and disciplined in my efforts.”
Randy Montgomery
Perimeter College, 2010 graduate
Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012 graduate
Georgia State University College of Law, 2016 graduate
“I would not have discovered that I had a passion for research, if it weren’t for LSAMP. This amazing experience helped me to become a potential candidate for the MD/PhD program at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Medical School.”
Tshibambe Nathanael Tshimbombu
Perimeter College, 2014 graduate
Dartmouth College, 2017 graduate
Currently, Doctor of Medicine Candidate, Dartmouth School of Medicine
“The research exposure has helped me to improve my ability to work with others, as well as my critical thinking abilities.”
Onyinyechi Gift Ochiobi
Perimeter College 2014 graduate
University of Georgia 2016 graduate
“Looking back, I can honestly say that I would not have been in my current position had it not been for the unwavering support from the faculties, staffs and scholars of the Perimeter College LSAMP program.”
Shantonio Birch
Perimeter College, 2012 graduate
Georgia Tech, 2015 graduate
National Science Foundation Fellow, 2015
University of Michigan, Ph.D. Candidate
“It (LSAMP) has given me a unique background both academically and professionally. People read my personal statement and are blown away by the many things I accomplished through the LSAMP program (tutoring, mentorship, advising, research guidance, etc..
Gedeon Nyengele
Perimeter College alumnus
Georgia Institute of Technology, 2017 graduate
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, 2017
Currently, Ph.D. Graduate Research fellow at Stanford University