About ALSAMP
The Alabama Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (ALSAMP) Program is an academic support program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF 20-590). This federally funded grant project, entitled Louis Stokes Renewal STEM Pathways and Research Alliance: Alabama LSAMP, utilizes the concept of continuous assessment and improvement of the best practices in STEM education and undergraduate research experiences that have been developed over the years as the first statewide LSAMP program in Alabama. The Alabama Alliance, in accordance with the program’s federal guidelines, was established with to increase the quantity and quality of underrepresented minorities in STEM disciplines.
Goals
The overarching goal of the Alabama LSAMP program is to develop strategies for the preparation of students in STEM disciplines, particularly scientific and technical areas of national priority, using innovative, sustainable practices designed to increase the number of STEM baccalaureate and graduate degrees awarded to populations historically underrepresented in these disciplines.
Objectives
Increase student retention and progression to baccalaureate degrees.
- Improve/Increase successful transfer of underrepresented minority students from 2-year to 4-year institutions in STEM programs.
- Provide high-quality undergraduate research experiences for alliance students.
- Facilitate the seamless transition of students into STEM graduate programs.
- Develop students with multidimensional STEM skillet including computational thinking and programming skills.
- Produce new knowledge and disseminate new learning to the nation.
Alliance Partners
Alabama A&M University
Oakwood University
Miles College
Stillman College
Talladega College
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of South Alabama
The UA ALSAMP Program Benefits
- $ 1,300 Stipend
- Free Online Course in Computing
- Connect with other STEM Students
- Benefit from Professional Development
- Gain faculty, staff, and upperclassmen mentors to jump start your success at UA!
UA Students, APPLY HERE!!
Deadline June 7th, 2024!
For more information, please contact:
| Ms. Jennie Northam | Dr. Dominic Combs | Dr. Emmett Lodree |
| UA ALSAMP Co-Campus Director | UA ALSAMP Co-Campus Director | Executive Director of Academic Partnerships |
| jenortham@ua.edu | ddcombs@ua.edu | ejlodree@ua.edu |
ALSAMP FAQs
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply?
- Eligibility for the LSAMP program is restricted to underrepresented minority students. (African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander (includes Filipino).
- United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Status
- Enrolled as an undergraduate at an alliance institution in certain STEM majors (entering freshman or transfer students only).
There may be other specific requirements based on the Alliance institution. There are a starting place to determine eligibility (for example: An ACT score of 24 or higher is required at UAH).
What does full participation is LSAMP mean?
- Full participation in the program entails participation in the computing workshop followed by several of the evidence-based practices utilized by our campus partners: Transitional Bridge Program, Monthly Professional and Personal Development Meetings, Spring Research Conference, Drop-in center (study) hours, and summer research participation.
- Participation and length of time required in the evidence-based practices are campus-specific. Further questions should be directed to the specific campus director for clarification. Full participation will make students eligible to receive a performance-based stipend.
When is the start of the Full Participation in ALSAMP?
- The start of full participation begins after the completion of the coding workshop and transitional bridge programming. If you do not complete these two programs, you will not be eligible for full participation.