CAL STATE LA LSAMP – BRIDGE TO THE DOCTORATE APPLICATION FORM

Program Components

Participating students will focus on activities that will enhance their preparation for PhD studies in science, engineering and mathematics (SEM). LSAMP-BD Program at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) includes completion of a Master of Science degree and entrance into a PhD program in a SEM discipline. LSAMP-BD fellows are expected to complete the Master of Science degree in science, mathematics or engineering within 24 months, beginning August 1, 2022 and ending July 31, 2024. It is expected that LSAMP-BD Scholars will begin PhD programs by Fall Term 2024. Each participant will receive a $32,000 stipend per year for two years as long as targeted goals are achieved. In addition, LSAMP-BD will pay for California Resident tuition and fees, limited research supplies, and limited travel to professional conferences to present research results. Program activities are designed to ensure that each LSAMP-BD fellow:

pursues a rigorous curriculum of graduate study leading to a MS degree in a STEM discipline in two years;
participates in a project of original research and acquires the skills required to communicate the outcomes in written and oral formats [written thesis, publication(s) in peer-reviewed journal(s), presentation(s) at national scientific conferences, presentation at departmental seminar or other on-campus program functions];
receives intense advising, mentoring and academic support necessary to become a confident and successful graduate student; and

Eligibility Criteria

Please be advised that no action will be taken on your LSAMP-BD application until your application to graduate school (MS PROGRAM) is complete. The deadline to apply to MS PROGRAM is department-specific and may be significantly earlier than the deadline for the LSAMP-BD application.

To be eligible for the LSAMP-BD research fellowship, you must (1) have been a participant in an LSAMP (also called CAMP or AMP) program at your undergraduate institution and (2) have applied to and been accepted for admissions to the Cal State LA Graduate School and to the specific department in which you intend to receive the Master of Science degree. Deadline to apply to Cal State LA graduate school via CSU Mentor varies according to the specific SEM department: as early as February 15, 2022 to as late as April 16, 2022 (see links below for specific SEM department deadlines) *If the desired department deadlines have passed, please contact Dr. Katrina Yamazaki ([email protected]). *

Important Links to Cal State LA Graduate Application & SEM Departments

To apply to graduate school, complete the on-line application form at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/graduate
For more info on Cal State LA graduate school: http://www.calstatela.edu/graduatestudies and http://www.calstatela.edu/admissions/graduate-application-and-admission
For deadlines to apply to specific SEM departments and obtain any supplemental application materials, click on link before and navigate to your specific MS major: https://www.calstatela.edu/admissions/fall-2022-admission-deadlines-graduates
For more info on each SEM department at Cal State LA & additional application procedures, visit the following websites:
- Biological Sciences: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/biol
- Chemistry & Biochemistry: http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/chem/index.htm
- Civil Engineering: http://www.calstatela.edu/ecst/ce
- Computer Science: http://www.calstatela.edu/ecst/cs
- Electrical & Computing Engineering: http://www.calstatela.edu/ecst/ece
- Geological Sciences & Environmental Sciences: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/geos
- Mathematics: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/math/
- Mechanical Engineering: http://www.calstatela.edu/ecst/me
- Physics & Astronomy: http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/physics/
- Interdisciplinary Studies: http://www.calstatela.edu/graduateadmissions/interdisciplinary-programs

II. Emergency Contact

Person to contact in case of emergency *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Relationship *

Telephone *

Please include area code

III. Educational Background

High School, Location, and Year of Graduation: *

Undergraduate College or University *

Undergraduate Major *

Date of Graduation *

Overall Undergraduate Grade Point Average *

(A= 4.000, B = 3.000, C = 2.000, Do Not Round)

Grade Point Average in Undergraduate Major *

(A= 4.000, B = 3.000, C = 2.000, Do Not Round)

Name of the LSAMP Campus Coordinator at Your Undergraduate School *

V. Application Materials

Please attach and check the following items that you have included with your LSAMP-BD application form:

1. Submit Unofficial transcripts of ALL of your college and university work. *

[PROOF OF DEGREE AWARDED on official transcripts are REQUIRED BY July 31, 2017 or BEFORE OFFICIAL ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM.]
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

3. A current curriculum vitae/resume that includes any academic (or other) honors received. *

Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

4. Completion of your undergraduate LSAMP coordinator confirmation form (give to your campus LSAMP coordinator to complete). (Download Form Here: PDF/ Word Doc)

File Upload: *

Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

5. Attach additional pages, providing separate responses to each of the questions provided below. the program advisory committee will use your responses to assess your interest in pursuing a research career, and your ability to communicate through writing. Type separate responses to the following items that are clearly labeled: *

Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

a. Please describe any previous experience you have in research or related areas

b. LSAMP-BD is designed to prepare students for success in PhD programs. how does this mesh with your educational goals and why do you want to earn a PhD in science, engineering, or mathematics?

c. Discuss your career plans after you complete your formal education, particularly how research fits into these plans.

d. If there is a discrepancy between your grades in academic coursework and your potential, please explain. it is expected that you will complete the ms degree at a 3.500 GPA or higher.

e. explain how your selection as LSAMP-BD scholar will enhance minority participation in research careers.

6. If you are not a US citizen, attach a notarized copy (both sides) of your Alien Registration Permanent Resident (“Green”) Card.

Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp eps tif pict psd txt rtf html pdf doc docx odt ppt pptx odp xls xlsx ods xml avi mov mp3 ogg wav bz2 dmg gz jar rar sit tar zip.

7. Arrange to have three current letters of references with the LSAMP-BD reference form written and completed on your behalf by Science, Engineering, or Math faculty members and/or LSAMP coordinator. If you have participated in laboratory or field research, one letter should be from your research director. The recommendation forms and letter should be email to Dr. Katrina Yamazaki ([email protected]). Each letter must be signed by the individual writing the letter or it will not be acceptable. Make sure you provide each of your references the required LSAMP-BD letter of recommendation form (Download Here: PDF / Word Doc)with your name typed on the form & make sure that form is submitted with letter.

Type the names and information below for each of the individuals completing the reference form & reference letter:

Reference Name #1 *

Institution Name *

Phone number or Email Address *

Reference Name #2 *

Institution Name *

Phone number or Email Address *

Reference Name #3 *

Institution Name *

Phone number or Email Address *

VI. Authorization to Use Records

I HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE LSAMP PROGRAMS PERSONNEL TO HAVE ACCESS TO MY UNIVERSITY RECORDS FOR PURPOSES OF ADMISSION TO AND CONTINUATION IN THE LSAMP-BD PROGRAM AT CAL STATE LA. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT IN STRICT CONFIDENCE. THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) REQUIRES THAT WE PROVIDE STATUS REPORTS ON EACH LSAMP-BD FELLOW IN THEIR PROGRESSION AND ENTRANCE INTO THE PhD PROGRAM. WE ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO TRACK YOUR PROGRESS THROUGH COMPLETION OF THE PhD PROGRAM. STUDENT DATA ARE COLLECTED BY THE CSU-LSAMP STATEWIDE OFFICE AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERISTY, SACRAMENTO PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO NSF. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT ONE OF THE CONDITIONS OF RECEIVING THIS AWARD IS THAT I MUST MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH THE LSAMP COORDINATOR AT CAL STATE LA AFTER COMPLETION OF MY TWO-YEAR MASTER’S GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM ON A YEARLY BASIS SO AS TO BE ABLE TO KEEP NSF AND THE STATEWIDE CSU-LSAMP APPRISED OF MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNTIL AT LEAST MY PhD IS AWARDED. I AUTHORIZE RELEASE AND USE OF THIS INFORMATION, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, TO THE CSU-LSAMP PROGRAM. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE STATEMENTS ABOVE.

Signature of Applicant *

Date *

Month

Day

Year

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

CONTACT: DR. KATRINA YAMAZAKI

PHONE: 323/ 343-2086
E-MAIL: [email protected]

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR LSAMP-BD PROGRAM: APRIL 15, 2022 (INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED)

NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE APPLIED TO CAL STATE LA GRADUATE PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT BEFORE YOU APPLY AND SUBMIT THIS LSAMP-BD APPLICATION FORM. DEADLINE IS DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC & MAY BE AS EARLY AS FEBRUARY 15, 2022.

The funding for this program is pending approval by the National Science Foundation.

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CAL STATE LA LSAMP – BRIDGE TO THE DOCTORATE APPLICATION FORM

Program Components

Eligibility Criteria

Important Links to Cal State LA Graduate Application & SEM Departments