MI-LSAMP Events & Opportunities

Pre First Year Summer Programs

The MI-LSAMP offers Pre-First-Year Summer Programs for students admitted to any of the four alliance university partners and majoring in the STEM fields. The STEM fields are the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics. 

While each summer program is unique, students have the opportunity to participate in daily classes such as engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer skills and technical communication.   Students are able to participate in teams to find solutions to complex mathematical and engineering problems.

Workshops during the summer programs may include topics such as how to balance school work  and social activities and  tips on how to manage financial resources .

Engineering and Science Summer Academy (ESSA)

The ESSA is a six week, residential, academic intensive program designed to acclimate incoming first year students with both the academic and environmental aspects of post secondary education.  Participants will attend daily classes in mathematics, English/Writing, chemistry and an Engineering Seminar course to expose students to post graduation and professional opportunities. Participants will also attend presentations from representatives within the College of Engineering. 

Engineering Pre-First year Program (EPFY)

The EPFY Program is a four week commuter program for incoming first year college students.  The program will provide daily classes in engineering, mathematics, technical communications and chemistry.  The students will be exposed to materials they will encounter in their most critical year, the first year.  The students will also be exposed to engineering careers through employer visits and guest presentations.  Throughout the four week program, personal development workshops will be held that will help the students build skills that will facilitate academic success.

Professionals in Training Program (PTP)

The PTP is a six week residential program for incoming first year engineering students.  The curriculum emphasizes academic, personal and professional success.  The program is structured to provide regularly scheduled classes in mathematics, computer programming, communication skills, chemistry, as well as an introduction to engineering as an academic and professional pursuit.

Science Pre-First Year Program (SPFY)

The SPFY Program is a four week residential and commuter program for incoming first year college students.  Students participate in this on-campus experience that features daily classes in chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics and technical writing.  These courses will expose students to material they will encounter during the first year.  The students will be exposed to science careers through employer visits and presentations. 

Michigan Math and Science Scholars Program (MMSS)

The MMSS Program is an intensive research-oriented program designed for students who have shown strong interest in mathematics and/or the sciences and their application.  Students in the MMSS Program will attend two (2) two-week sessions covering two different mathematics or science based topics of the student’s choice and the availability of the session(s).  The MMSS Program is designed to show that mathematics and the sciences are living, growing disciplines that could lead to exciting mathematics or science based careers. PLEASE NOTE:  Students who are selected to participate in the MMSS Program through the MI-LSAMP will have all MMSS Program tuition and fees waived.