Michigan LSAMP

Hello Community:

This message is to inform you that the Michigan Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (MI-LSAMP) along with LSAMP programs nationwide was terminated by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on Friday, May 2, 2025 due to shifting priorities at NSF that impacted alignment. Due to these changes our campuses will no longer be able to offer the services, support, and resources that were funded through this program. For almost 20 years, we’ve had the honor and pleasure of serving thousands of students in the State of Michigan who are underrepresented in STEM. Many of our scholars are now successful STEM educational leaders, faculty, and professionals throughout the world.

Our scholars and students remain the top priority for our institutions, and while the MI-LSAMP grant is no longer, scholars are encouraged to reach out to the staff associated with the program for support in connecting you to the campus resources, opportunities, and services that are key to your holistic success, belonging, and well-being. We also encourage you all to visit the NALA STEM website (nalastem.com) as this national community provides connections to mentorship, research opportunities, and resources beneficial to you as a STEM student and graduate.

We thank all of the dedicated MI-LSAMP staff for their leadership, advocacy, and for developing pathways geared towards providing access, opportunity, and prioritizing the success of underrepresented students in STEM in the State of Michigan. We also thank our partners at our institutions because without you all we could not have accomplished the goals, mission, purpose of Senator Louis Stokes’ vision for this program, and most importantly, change the lives and experiences of our students and our broader campus communities. Most importantly, we thank our past and current scholars for allowing us to be a part of your journey and to witness first-hand your growth and success.

Best,
The Michigan Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Team

UMICH MI-LSAMP SCHOLARS! Please fill out this survey as we would love to more about your experience as a MI-LSAMP Scholar. Click on the link in our Linktree (UMICH SIGN-IN REQUIRED) for the link to the quick survey. We appreciate your input!

A few weeks ago, the MI-LSAMP community and partners throughout came together to celebrate and recognize several of our graduates at our inaugural MI-LSAMP Graduate and Community Celebration Dinner. Each graduates had an opportunity to share words of wisdom and encouragement to the community and provide words of gratitude and appreciation to those who helped them thrive, grow, be successful, and become proud graduates of Michigan. We wish you all nothing but the best as you continue to make your mark and positively impact our society. Congratulations again to ALL of our newly minted MI-LSAMP graduates and alums! We're so fortunate to have been a small part of your U-M journey! Special thanks to our partners, including our amazing PI Tabbye Chavous, for your unwavering support this year and for joining us in celebrating our graduates and community. More pics coming soon!

We’d like to take a moment to congratulate our MI-LSAMP Alliance Director and Director of Student Access, Belonging, Engagement and Success in Michigan Engineering, Joseph Ballard II, , who was honored yesterday at the University of Michigan’s 2025 Black Celebratory Graduation Ceremony with the John Matlock Staff Cornerstone Award!

Joseph’s dedication and service to our community never go unnoticed. He is deeply committed to supporting not only STEM students but all students across our campus and beyond. His unwavering advocacy and impact have been felt throughout his many years in education.

Please join us in celebrating our Michigan Alliance Director on this incredible achievement—and the many more to come!

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🎊🎉 It's celebration time! Join us on April 15th from 6pm-8pm at Trotter for an evening of fellowship and celebration as we honor our graduating scholars and our collective successes and accomplishments as a community this year. Go to our Linktree NOW to register for what will be an evening of fellowship, community, uplift, and celebration! Jamaican Jerk Pit will be served for dinner! We look forward to seeing you all next Tuesday! 🎓🎓

Looking for a dynamic leadership opportunity on campus that will allow you the opportunity to pay it forward and serve in an advisory capacity for the MI-LSAMP Scholars Program Community at the University of Michigan? Join us TOMORROW in from 6pm-7pm. COME BE IN COMMUNITY WITH US! Light refreshments will be served.

🎓🚀 Calling All STEM Scholars! 🚀🎓

Next Thursday, April 3rd, we're bringing you an exciting opportunity! Join us for the Summer Success Workshop, facilitated by the LSA Opportunity Hub, and get ready for an engaging session that will set you up for a productive and successful summer! 🌞

Whether you're preparing for internships, research, or summer courses, you'll walk away with practical strategies and tools to help you thrive. Plus, dinner will be provided 🍽️—so come ready to learn and connect with fellow STEM students over a shared meal!

🔑 What you'll gain:

Clear goals & action plans

Productivity & success tips

Support from your STEM community

💻 Click our Linktree to RSVP and save your spot! Don't miss this chance to set yourself up for summer success. 💼✨

🚀 Ready to Level Up Your Leadership in STEM? Join the UofM LSAMP Student Ambassador Program! 🌟
Are you a passionate student in STEM ready to make an impact? The LSAMP Student Ambassador Program is YOUR chance to develop as a leader, make a difference, and build skills for the future! 🙌

✨ What You’ll Gain: ✅ Leadership experience and resume-boosting achievements ✅ Mentoring, networking, and community-building opportunities ✅ Hands-on event planning, marketing, and outreach ✅ Connections with industry leaders across campus and beyond

🗓 Program Highlights: 👥 Bi-weekly meetings with LSAMP leadership 🎉 Plan & lead 2 events per term 🤝 Peer mentorship and outreach events

Criteria to Join: ⚙️ MI-LSAMP participant for at least 1 year 📚 Minimum 2.5 GPA 🏫 Involved in at least 1 campus activity

Click our Linktree to apply now and take your STEM journey to the next level! 🚀 Let’s build, lead, and thrive together. 💪

🎓🚀 Calling All STEM Scholars! 🚀🎓

Looking to make the most of your summer? 🌞 Whether you're diving into internships, research opportunities, or summer courses, we've got you covered! Join us for our upcoming Summer Success Workshop and gain practical strategies, tools, and a strong sense of community to help you navigate your summer with confidence. 💪

🔑 What you'll gain:

Clear goals & action plans
Productivity & success tips
Support from fellow STEM students

💻 Click our Linktree to RSVP and save your spot! Don't miss out on setting yourself up for a successful summer. 💼✨

Today, we celebrate International Women's Day! International Women's Day, or IWD, is a global day where we celebrate and honor the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women/womxn, and all the great steps that have been taken so far towards gender equity and parity, including in the STEM fields. IWD is also a day that brings to the forefront the work that still remains to be done! Let's continue to support and advocate for women empowerment, equity, and women's rights today and every day!

🚀 Scholars Day 2025 is Almost Here—Only 2 Weeks to Go! 🚀

🎉 Mark your calendars for March 22nd at the University of Michigan for a day that could change the course of your STEM journey! 🎓🔬

Theme: You and STEM: Leveraging Your LSAMP Community
🔗 This event will highlight the power of networking and the incredible opportunities within the LSAMP network! From mentorship to internships, research collaborations, and career connections, we’ve got you covered. Let’s come together to build lasting professional relationships and support each other as future leaders in STEM! 💼✨

Event Goals:
🌟 Discover how networking can boost your career and academic growth.
🌟 Engage with peers, faculty, and professionals through interactive activities.
🌟 Learn practical tools for building strong, lasting connections.

⏳ Don’t wait—register now through the link in our bio!

Let’s make this the biggest celebration yet! 💙💛