Louis Stokes STEM Pathways and Research Alliance: KY-WV LSAMP

The KY-WV LSAMP proposes a continuation of the program in order to leverage the progress and momentum generated in the current funding period. Many strategic staff and programmatic changes have successfully addressed previous alliance challenges and aggressively increased the quality and quantity of students from underrepresented (URM) populations who receive degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. KY-WV LSAMP is utilizing proven techniques to increase the number of URM students who continue their education beyond the bachelor’s degree to pursue and attain graduate degrees and professional certifications. Goals and activities of KY-WV LSAMP focus on providing URM students with the skills, background knowledge, and professional network to become successful leaders in academia and industry. This is a collaboration among ten diverse academic institutions and undergraduate research and diversity programs at each campus.