CIMA-LSAMP Summer Undergraduate Research Program Application

May 30, 2023 - August 4, 2023

Application Deadline is February 24, 2023

Applicant Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Banner ID: (it is a nine digit number, starting with "9")

Student Email:

Favorite Email:

Phone number: (000)000-0000

Gender:

MaleFemalePrefer Not to Answer

U.S. Citizen:

YesNoPermanent Resident

Ethnicity:

Race:

Disability status:

Academic Information

Which of the Alamo Colleges is your home campus?

Current Concentration (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, etc.):

Highest Science Course Taken:

Highest Math Course Taken:

Current GPA:

Your current classification:

FreshmanSophomoreJunior

How many hours have you completed at Alamo Colleges?

1-30 hours30-60 hours More than 60 hours

Expected Graduation Date:

I will be enrolling at one of the Alamo Colleges in Fall 2022: YesNo

Have you attended any other Colleges/Universities? YesNo

Have you ever participated in any undergraduate research? YesNo

I plan on obtaining my associates degree from one of the Alamo Colleges: YesNoUndecided

I plan on transferring to a 4 year institution prior to graduating from an Alamo Colleges YesNoUndecided

What is the highest degree you desire to obtain? Associate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate Degree

Program Information Each Alamo Colleges student will be paired with a faculty mentor from a partnering university or with one of the Alamo Colleges faculty to participate in STEM related research. Once you have been selected into the program, we will try to match you as closely as possible with your area of interest.

If other, please specify :

Personal Statements

Please answer the following questions: (maximum of 200 words required for each question) Nursing and Pre-Med students are not eligible for this grant.

Why have you chosen your STEM major and what are your STEM-related career goals?

Why do you want to participate in this program?

Why do you think that you’ll enjoy research?

Have you had any research experience in the past?

What career would you like to pursue and what steps are needed for you to attain it?

What leadership experiences do you have?

List any adversity and challenges in your program of study/academics.

Are you able to dedicate 40 hours a week for 10 weeks during the summer?

YESNO

If requested, are you able to dedicate some evenings and /or weekends over the 10-week period to the summer research project?

YESNO

Have you been admitted to a 4 year institution for the upcoming Summer/Fall or in the past?

YESNO

If Yes, which institution?

UTSATAMUSAUIWOther

If Other, please specify:

Please select the area of research you are most interested in BiologyEnvironmental Science
ChemistryGeological Science
Computer ScienceMath
EngineeringPhysics

Please select a second option for the area of research you are interested in BiologyEnvironmental Science
ChemistryGeological Science
Computer ScienceMath
EngineeringPhysics

* IMPORTANT: Students participating in the 10-week CIMA-LSAMP Undergraduate Research Program will not be allowed to enroll in day time classes or work between the hours of 8am-5pm during the summer. It is mandatory that you attend all program workshops and field trips. Start dates may vary depending on university, so dates are subject to change.

References

Please list the name and email address of two (2) individuals who will serve as a reference for you. These individuals should be math, science (non-medical), engineering, or technology professors or teachers who know you well and who are familiar with your academic performance and STEM-related career goals.

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Reference #1 Name:

Occupation,title, and affiliation:

Email Address:

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Reference #2 Name:

Occupation,title, and affiliation:

Email Address:

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By submitting this application, I certify that this information is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the Alamo Colleges and CIMA-LSAMP Program to review my academic records on file at Alamo Colleges to verify my enrollment status, residency, declared concentration, and review my course grades, GPA and academic transcript.

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