Alliance for Minority Participation explained

The Alliance for Minority Participation (also Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation of LSAMP) is a fellowship program funded by the National Science Foundation.[1] It is a multilevel academic program intended to help diversify the STEM workforce by starting at the university level.[2] Students participated early in their career, as early as high school until they reach a post-doctoral degree. LSAMP's goal is to significantly increase student participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.[3] Special emphasis is on supporting underrepresented groups in academia. Among them are African-Americans, Alaskan Natives, American Indians, Hispanic Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islanders.[4] Activities focus on recruitment, retention and enrichment of the student, in this way attempting to reform education practices.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) (nsf12564) . 2022-07-28 . www.nsf.gov.
  2. Web site: Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation NYC LSAMP Alliance . Bronx Community College . 16 August 2022.
  3. Web site: Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (GS-LSAMP) Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation . www.njit.edu . 16 August 2022.
  4. Web site: Breitsprecher . Emily . Our Mission Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) . UCONN . 16 August 2022 . 2 June 2016.