Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation

Services

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LSAMP students working on math problems in a classroom lab
Three students around a desk working on a laptop
  • Undergraduate Research
    Hands-on experience is an ideal way to improve your future career prospects and open the door to graduate school. Contact Dr. Herrera (caherrera@csuchico.edu) to learn more about research opportunities on campus, as well as off-campus. The LSAMP Student Research Scholars Program will provide funding to students to conduct research with a Chico State faculty member. Awards will be based on a completed application submitted by the student and faculty member to the LSAMP Director.
  • Summer Calculus Boot Camp
    Incoming freshmen and continuing students are housed on campus for a three-week intensive math preparation program to prepare for upcoming math courses in the fall semester and receive a $1,000 stipend and a graphing calculator. More information can be found on our Calculus Boot Camp page.
  • Advising
    Academic and personal support, career advising, summer research internships, and graduate school preparation (including advising, GRE prep, assistance with applications, resumes and personal statements). Contact Dr. Christine Herrera via email (caherrera@csuchico.edu) to make an appointment.
  • Graduate School Application Assistance
    LSAMP students applying to graduate school may apply for financial assistance with graduate school application and GRE test fees.
  • Supplies
    Graph paper, lined paper, pencils, calculator batteries, and other supplies are available
  • Conference Participation
    Students may apply to be reimbursed for travel associated with traveling to STEM professional conferences to present their research or to network with professionals or employers in their field. 
  • Upper Division STEM Textbook Reimbursements
    Eligible students can apply to receive financial assistance to purchase required STEM textbooks. Participants will be required to submit a receipt and a copy of the syllabus stating the textbook requirement. Enrollment will be verified.