Undergraduate Programs

Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program is designed to assist students in developing the skills and learning the strategies that will guarantee their success in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). CMPS and The Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering of the Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland College Park share this grant with the University of Maryland Baltimore County and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. As a result of this funding, students who attend the University of Maryland College Park benefit from a unique combination of academic, financial, and social support programs.

• Summer Bridge Program for Scientists and Engineers
  Each year a group of 30 students from CMPS and the Clark School of Engineering are invited to begin their freshman year with a six-week residential summer program that offers them an opportunity to get a head start in their Math, English and Computer Science courses. During the academic year students receive mandatory advising and participate in special activities designed to increase retention, promote academic excellence and expose them to internship and undergraduate research opportunities.


• LSAMP Undergraduate Research Program
  The Undergraduate Research Program encourages students to conduct research with CMPS and Clark School of Engineering faculty and prepares students to pursue advance degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical (STEM) fields. The program offers:
  • Student stipends of $2,500.00 for the academic year
  • Faculty-student partnership to conduct cutting-edge research in the STEM fields
  • CMPS 299R, a research course designed to assist students with their research experiences and graduate school preparation
  • Research preparation tools such as scientific writing and computer programming workshops
  • Graduate school preparation workshops
  • Graduate school visits to surrounding universities
  • A supportive learning community of students, faculty and staff to support student research interests and projects
  • Access to available summer research opportunities and professional conferences
  • Outreach opportunities to encourage pre-college and undergraduate students to pursue careers and studies in STEM fields
    

MentorNet
This E-Mentoring Network for Women in Engineering and Science enables students to join a virtual community of professionals who have an interest in encouraging women. By utilizing MentorNet, students are able to connect with professionals in the field of science and engineering; gain valuable information and resources from mentors and partner corporations, foundations, professional societies, government labs, agencies and colleges and universities.

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