The nationally recognized Miami University LSAMP program is a four-year scholars initiative with the purpose to significantly increase underrepresented minority student recruitment, retention and attainment of STEM degrees from Miami University, subsequent graduate school completion, and entry into STEM careers. Jointly overseen by faculty and staff in the College of Arts and Science, the College of Engineering and Computing, the Farmer School of Business, and the College of Creative Arts, LSAMP welcomes underrepresented minority students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to participate in its program.
LSAMP Spotlight
Undergraduate Research and Internships
- Miami University has over 20 first-year LSAMP Scholars that participate in a two-semester undergraduate research experience course and present for the first time at the Miami University Undergraduate Research Symposium during the spring semester.
- LSAMP Scholars participate in the LSAMP Summer Research Experience or Miami University's Office of Undergraduate Research Summer Scholars Program (USS), while other LSAMP scholars find opportunities in external REU programs.
- Several upper-class LSAMP Scholars engage in undergraduate research during the academic year under the guidance of Miami faculty.
- Miami LSAMP Science & Engineering Scholars have been selected to present their research at national conferences such as the American Geophysical Union Conference, JASM (Joint Aquatic Science Meeting) Conference, and the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists.
- A few Miami first-year LSAMP Scholars have managed to get a digital technology summer internship with GE Aerospace, though upper-class students are usually preferred candidates for the position.
- Several Miami LSAMP Engineering Scholars obtained summer internship opportunities with various companies and organizations.
Miami University LSAMP Receives Insight Into Diversity STEM Award
The Miami University LSAMP received INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine's Inspiring Programs in STEM Award for 2023.
Program Highlights
The LSAMP Program includes:
- Early Arrival Program for First Year Students
- Academic Success Coaching
- Free Tutoring & Weekly Study Tables
- Supplemental Instruction
- Faculty & Peer Mentoring
- Career & Leadership Development
- Financial Stipend
- Stokes Scholars Living Learning Community
- Undergraduate Research with Faculty, Forums & Conferences
- First Year Research Experience Class Courses
- Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program
- Participation in LSAMP Annual Conference
- Graduate School Preparation
For more information, please visit the Miami University LSAMP website.
Acceptable Majors
College of Arts and Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biological Physics
- Biology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental Earth Science
- Geology/Earth Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
College of Engineering and Computing
- Bio-Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- General Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
Other Majors
- Business Analytics
- Architecture (College of Creative Arts)
- Games + Simulation (College of Creative Arts)
Personnel
LSAMP Program Lead PI and Interim Program Coordinator
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
