LSAMP Student Leaders
Our student LSAMP Student Leaders serve as mentors and leaders on the WSU campus in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
LSAMP Student Leaders help LSAMP Scholars at community colleges and WSU incoming first-year and transfer students plus current LSAMP participants to:
- Connect with research opportunities and resources.
- Assist in the planning and organizing of workshops and events for the WSU LSAMP program.
- Take part in well-planned and -organized workshops and events for the program.
- Create a comfortable, diverse community for students in STEM that are members of historically excluded peoples.
LSAMP Student Leaders are expected to:
- Regularly communicate with community college scholars and first-year and transfer students.
- Co-coordinate LSAMP activities such as conferences, trainings, and banquets.
- Participate in monthly trainings on topics such as cultural competencies and professional development.
Become an LSAMP Student Leader
Requirements
- Must be a full-time LSAMP eligible student
- Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Have attended at least two years at WSU (48 credits) or more
- Demonstrate high ethical standards and cultural competency
- Must commit to 6-7 hours a week
- Must communicate and work well with others
Perks
- Train to be a leader
- Improve communication and collaboration skills
- Network with peers and professionals
- Polish skills using various social media platforms
- Obtain personalized letters of recommendation
- Increase your level of self-confidence
- Improve your organizational skills
- Receive semester stipends for your efforts