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To be an LSAMP Scholar:

• Students must be studying a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and/or earning a Bachelor's of Science degree from TTU.

• Students can be first-year, sophomore, junior, or seniors not in their last semester at the university.

• Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be considered (though almost all LSAMP scholars have better than a 3.0).

• Students must be a US Citizen, US national, or permanent resident of the US.

• Students must be a full-time undergraduate (at least 12 credit hours per semester).

• Students must be interested in undergraduate research.

Note: Graduating seniors who have at least one full year of academics remaining are eligible to apply; however, approval is not guaranteed.

Yes, you can apply as a senior, provided you have more than one semester remaining. However, approval is not guaranteed.

Unless you are a graduating senior, faculty-mentor matching occurs after the first-year of being an LSAMP scholar. The first year of being a scholar prepares you to work under a professor in a research lab.

1. Students will receive a list of previous faculty mentors and asked to meet with potential mentors related to research interests.
2. After meetings, students will compile a top 3 list and send it to the LSAMP Leadership.
3. LSAMP leaders will match scholars with faculty mentors and notify scholars of placements.

Scholars will also be matched with veteran LSAMP Scholars for peer mentoring in the research experience. Scholars will fill out an information sheet and be matched with peer mentors based on research interests, majors, and other factors.

Note: Graduating seniors will email LSAMP leadership upon appointment of being a scholar for a separate matching interview.

Scholars will also be matched with veteran LSAMP Scholars for peer mentoring in the research experience. Scholars will fill out an information sheet and be matched with peer mentors based on research interests, majors, and other factors.

Resources available to LSAMP Scholars:

• Peer Mentoring from veteran scholars.
• Tutoring from veteran scholars.
• Life Coaching and Academic Advising support from LSAMP Director.
• LSAMP Scholar socials for networking and community building.
• GRE/MCAT test prep.
• STEM focused materials such as textbooks, computers, etc.
• USTEM Center designated study area.
• USTEMinar series for professional development.

It depends. The LSAMP scholars program has awarded book scholarships in the recent past, and is looking for ways to provide more scholarships in the future. There is not currently a specific scholarship for membership. However, there are opportunities to be paid.

LSAMP Scholars who have completed a research experience have the opportunity to be paid as peer mentors. LSAMP scholars who have made A's in certain coursework have the opportunity to be paid as tutors. LSAMP Scholars may also qualify for travel money related to conference presentations and/or fee waivers.

Applications will open in Febuary 2025. 

To become a mentor, please email lsamp.scholars@ttu.edu. In your email, mention if you wish to work with a specific scholar. You must be conducting research that can include undergraduates and be willing to work with students who may have novice research skills.

1. Mentorship: Your role is pivotal: guiding the scholar, teaching the scholar skills, and enriching their academic and professional growth through their work within your lab.
2. Define Objectives: Setting clear project goals, work structures and expectations from the outset will be instrumental in streamlining the research agenda and project progression.
3. Feedback & Evaluation: Regular evaluations of scholar performance, constructive criticism, and positive feedback is fundamental for their development. 
    

1. Your shopper's name and eRaider name should be sent to Dr. Raegan Higgins before any orders are submitted. Your shopper is likely the individual who usually purchases your research supplies.
2. Order supplies through TechBuy using the FOP and account code given. Purchases via procurement card are not allowed. The requisition will be approved by Dr. Higgins. Once the order is fully approved, the supplier will receive the purchase order. 
3. When submitting the requisition, complete the TTU BAT LSAMP Research Supplies Stipend form. This form must be completed for EACH order. The form asks:
   1. Research Mentor's Name
   2. Student's Name
   3. Shopper's Name
   4. Shopper's eRaider username
   5. Date
   6. Requisition Number
   7. Vendor
   8. Amount
   9. Brief description of items bought (Ex. glassware, chemicals)

Note: shipping charges are also part of the stipend limit. 

If funds are unavailable when submitting the requisition, contact Raegan. She will submit a budget revision. Approvals take at least 2 business days.  

Yes. The President's STEM Mentoring Academy (PSMA) is part of our faculty development within our NSF LSAMP award. However, you do not have to currently be mentoring an LSAMP scholar to apply to be a PSMA member. Visit the PSMA website for more information.