LSAMP at CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS CONTINUES AS CSU STEM PATHWAYS ALLIANCE (CSU-SPA).
Hear what our student testimonials have to say about their experiences and impact LSAMP has contributed to their success as an undergraduate. The video captures the past LSAMP Program.
Funding for the CSU-SPA Program is provided by the California State University's Office of the Chancellor.
This activity is open and available to all who are interested to apply and/or participate regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or natural origin.
Events
FALL'25 Schedule
| Date | Activity |
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| Sept. 5 |
CSU-SPA Kickoff Seminar 10-11AM ELD #140. Welcome New Members. (Topic: See yourself as a researcher.) |
| Sept. 12 |
CSU-SPA Seminar 10-11AM ELD #140 (Topic: Who are you and what are you interested in?) |
| Sept. 19 | CSU-SPA Seminar 10-11AM ELD #140 (Topic: How do you share your interest during introductions?) |
| Sept. 26 |
CSU-SPA Seminar 10-11AM ELD #140. (Topic: Now find research at CI). |
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Oct. 3 |
CSU-SPA Seminar 10-11AM ELD #140. (Topic: Where can you go after graduating?) |
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Oct. 10 |
CSU-SPA Seminar 10-11AM ELD #140. (Topic: How do you write the statement of purpose for grad apps and summer REU programs?) |
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Oct. 17 |
CSU-SPA Seminar 10-11AM ELD #140. (Topic: Free write of research interests). |
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Oct. 24 |
CSU-SPA Seminar 10-11AM ELD #140. (Topic: Workshop Draft 1) |
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Oct. 31 |
SACNAS-Away from Campus |
| Nov. 7 | CSU-SPA Seminar 10-11AM ELD #140. (Topic: Polishing draft 2) |
| Nov. 14 |
CSU-SPA Seminar 10-11AM ELD#140. (Topic: What's the difference between a CV and a resume?) |
| Nov. 21 (Nov. 22 is SCCUR at CSUCI) | CSU-SPA Seminar 10-11AM ELD #140. (Topic: Preparing to attend SCCUR @ CSUCI.) |
| Nov. 28 | No meeting (Thanksgiving Break) |
| Dec. 5 | CSU-SPA Seminar 10-11AM ELD #140. (Topic: What is Grad School like? Student Panel) |
| Dec. 12 | Finals week (no meeting) |
Of course, we’ll continue a variety of professional development activities during seminars that have STEM speakers as the main part of the agenda.
What is LSAMP / CSU-SPA
Initiated in 1994 with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the California State University Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (CSU-LSAMP) was a statewide, comprehensive academic support program dedicated to increasing the number of graduating individuals who face or have faced social, educational, or economic barriers to careers in the STEM disciplines from CSU campuses with a baccalaureate degree in the STEM disciplines. Initiated in 1993/94, the CSU LSAMP Alliance consisted of all 23 campuses when it was terminated by NSF in May 2025 but now continues as the CSU STEM Pathways Alliance. The program focuses on enhancing competitiveness for and success in graduate programs and professional careers in STEM.