MoLSAMP Scholars Cohort 2024

Welcome to MoLSAMP: Unlocking Opportunities in STEM

Take Part in the Movement: Raising the number of underrepresented minority (URM) students in STEM disciplines is the goal of the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (MoLSAMP). Our goal is to increase enrollment and degree completion rates by 125% in the following five years. We're building a strong network of support for URM students by collaborating with two historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), significant research centers, a regional university, a selective liberal arts college, and a community college.

  • What We Offer
    Research & Opportunities for Internships: Engage in practical experiences that will improve your education, resume, and professional chances.
  • All-inclusive Assistance: Take advantage of individualized academic guidance and mentoring as well as networking opportunities that help you
  • Summer Bridge Programs: Transition into college life seamlessly. Our tailored support for first and second-year students helps you adjust to the rigors of academic life.
  • Career Development: Engage in conferences and symposiums where you can network with faculty, industry leaders, and fellow students, gaining insights and inspiration for your future.

Our Impact
Currently, MoLSAMP accounts for 64% of STEM degrees awarded to URMs in Missouri. We don’t just aim to increase degree completions; we’re also dedicated to supporting students as they pursue graduate programs and careers in research and education.

Be Part of the Solution!
Are you ready to take the next step in your academic and professional journey? Visit our website to learn more about our programs, resources, and how you can get involved with MoLSAMP. Together, we can bridge the gap in STEM education and unlock a future filled with possibilities with peers and professionals in your field.

 

The Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, or MoLSAMP, is a cooperative effort that brings together eight public, one private, and one community college. Our goal is to substantially raise the proportion of underrepresented minority (URM) students in the state who earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and to support their continued education in graduate programs.

Our Objectives

  • Boost Representation: Raise the proportion of URM graduates in STEM fields.
  • Graduate Education: Create opportunities for students to go to graduate school.
  • Encouragement: Establish a network of information and assistance among the institutions in our alliance.

Finance and Assistance

  • • Original Grant: MoLSAMP received a five-year grant at the beginning of 2017 to start initiatives and programs that will have a significant impact on URM students.
  • • Second Grant Cycle: We were granted financing for an extra five years in 2023, which enabled us to increase our work and improve student support.

Important Plans and Projects

  •  Academic Support and Advising: Resources specifically designed to assist students in navigating their academic paths.
  • • Research and Internship Opportunities: Collaborations offering practical experience in STEM domains.
  • • Mentorship Programs: Links to professionals and academics for advice and assistance.
    For first- and second-year students, Summer Bridge Programs offer transitional assistance to facilitate their transition to college life.
  • • Activities for Career Development: Gatherings for conferences and networking that introduce students to business executives.

Our Influence
MoLSAMP is committed to changing Missouri's STEM environment. In order to prepare URM students for prosperous jobs and advanced academic endeavors, we seek to establish a more equal and inclusive environment by utilizing the assets and talents of our partner institutions.

 

  • Get highest stipend level students per semester to conduct research project under the supervision of a faculty mentor.
  • Participation in nationwide research conferences
  • MoLSAMP Undergraduate Research Symposium
  • Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in Washington
  • Supported conference travel
  • Alliance institutions provide summer research opportunities
  • Summer REU @ WASTL