Faculty, Staff and Campus Partners,
The Office of Access, Opportunity & Achievement (OAOA) is accepting applications for multiple STEM programs (CSTEP, CSTEM & LSAMP). We are seeking your assistance in reaching a wide audience across campus. Please encourage students to apply who you believe would be a good fit or benefit from additional services in any of the below programs. You can refer a student by sending the information about our programs below or by submitting student names to dpolanco@ithaca.edu and we will reach out to them.
Collegiate Science Technology Entry Program (CSTEP):
- Who: historically underrepresented (African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Alaskan native) or from low-income background groups from NYS who are pursuing professional licensure and/or careers in mathematics, science, engineering, technology and health-related STEM fields.
- What: CSTEP is a program that provides academic enrichment and research or internship experience in STEM content areas for eligible NYS residents.
- How to apply: You can email the application directly to jyao@ithaca.edu or drop it off at the Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement (PRW 072).
- More information can be found here: CSTEP
Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM):
- Who: historically underrepresented (African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Alaskan native) or from low-income background groups outside of NYS who are pursuing professional licensure and/or careers in mathematics, science, engineering, technology, and health-related STEM fields.
- What: CSTEM is a program that provides professional development and support services for eligible non-NYS residents pursuing STEM fields.
- How to apply: You can email the application directly to jyao@ithaca.edu or drop it off at the Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement (PRW 072).
- More information can be found here: CSTEM
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP):
- Who: historically underrepresented (Native American, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino and Pacific Islander) groups who are pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM fields).
- What: LSAMP is a program designed to increase graduation rates in underrepresented populations in STEM disciplines as well as increase representation in the STEM workforce through faculty and peer mentorship, research opportunities, and a network of scholars from multiple institutions across Central New York.
- How to apply: Ithaca College LSAMP Interest Form
- More information can be found here: https://www.ithaca.edu/central-new-york-lsamp-alliance
OAOA is committed to student success in all of our programs. Participants in the above programs benefit from the following services/events:
- Academic, personal, career and financial support via Counselors, Peer & Faculty Mentors and Peer & Faculty Tutors
- Academic success programming
- Supplemental funding for educational opportunities (e.g., Kaplan, internships, etc.)
- Laptop/supply lending