The LS-COAMP mission at Metropolitan State College of Denver is to provide financial, educational, and personal support to African American, Hispanic American, Pacific Islanders and Native American students who plan to seek degrees in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Information Systems or Computer Science. Metropolitan State College of Denver, along with other colleges in Colorado, is the host institution. This program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation; our main administrative office is at Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, Colorado.
* The LS-COAMP program at MSCD focuses on individual peer tutoring for students declaring majors in Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology.
* Student progress is monitored by a peer tutor and reported to the LS-COAMP coordinator and faculty advisors.
* Faculty mentors meet with students to monitor their progress in Science, Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering Technology.
* Student tutors attend training sessions with faculty advisors.
* The LS-COAMP tutoring program is active year-round, including Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES (for Minority Undergraduate Students)
Summer's comming sooner than you think, so it's time to think about what you're going to be doing.
OTHER LINKS AND RESOURCES
Learn more about the Louis Stokes Colorado Alliance for Minority Participation's (LS-COAMP) Headquarters at Colorado State University
The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
The mission of SACNAS is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for research careers and science teaching professions at all levels.
For over 30 years, SACNAS has provided strong national leadership in improving and expanding opportunities for minorities in the scientific workforce and academia; mentoring college students within science, mathematics and engineering; as well as, supporting quality pre-college science education. SACNAS' Annual National Conference and K-12 Teacher Workshops, summer research opportunities, E-mentoring Program, and online internship/job placement resources are tools that help a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students, professors, administrators, and K-12 educators achieve expertise within their disciplines.
SACNAS E-nouncements
The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) student resources, including new job listings.
Financial Aid
FastWeb -- "Today, FastWeb is the nation's recognized leader in helping students succeed in college and beyond."
FinAid -- "The Smart Student guide to financial aid"
Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) -- You can now fill out your FAFSA form on-line.
FACULTY MENTORS
Dr. Larry Johnson, CO-AMP Coordinator and Professor Dr. Wilton Flemon, Professor of Chemistry Dr. Hsiu-Ping Liu, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Abel Moreno,
Professor and Chair
johnsonl@mscd.edu
Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
420-A Admin, see campus map
Office Hours: To be posted soon
Dr. Kenneth Englebrecht,
Professor and Chair
englebrk@mscd.edu
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
510-J Administration Building, see campus map
Office Hours:
flemonw@mscd.edu
585-B Administration Building, see campus map
Office Hours: To be posted soon
hliu1@mscd.edu
560-P Administration Building, see campus map
Office Hours: To be posted soon
morenoa@mscd.edu
Department of Computer Information Systems
239-T West Classroom, see campus map
Office Hours:
Dr. Louis A. Talman,
Professor of Mathematical Sciences
talmanl@mscd.edu
400-A-1-A Admin, see campus map
Office Hours:
