Keystone LSAMP Alliance
- Are you interested in majoring in Biology, Engineering, Math, or Physics at Slippery Rock University?
- Are you interested in building community with other STEM majors?
- Are you interested in doing undergraduate research?
The Keystone Louis Stokes Alliance (LSAMP) program is an NSF funded program to increase Pennsylvania’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) workforce.
The program helps students make the jump to college level STEM courses during a two week summer bridge, provides support during the semester, and gets students involved early with undergraduate research.
Apply to the LSAMP program today!
Program Highlights
Two-week bridge program
- Bridge program on Slippery Rock University campus will help students from a variety of high school backgrounds and preparation levels successfully transition to a STEM major at Slippery Rock
- Summer 2025 bridge: August 11-22
- Move into your room early, with room and board fully covered during the two-week bridge
Summer research
- Research with faculty from the Biology, Engineering, Math or Physics departments for one month during your second summer at Slippery Rock
- Research support includes full room and board for 1 month, a $2500 research stipend, and funding for supplies and travel
Mentoring, activities and more during semester!
- LSAMP students will be mentored during the semester by last year’s LSAMP students
- Attend mentoring session and weekly study tables to earn up to $200 each semester
Application requirements
- Available for incoming freshmen admitted to Slippery Rock University, majoring in Biology, Engineering, Math or Physics
- For US citizens and permanent residents from all racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Personal narrative indicating your interest and experience in the STEM field and your career goals (500 words; video personal statements also accepted)
- Reference from teacher, counselor or Principal
- Resume (optional)
- Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the program fills
Apply to the LSAMP program today!
Questions? Contact: evan.guiney@sru.edu 724.738.2870