LSAMP Research Experience

Overview

The LSAMP Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (LSAMP REU) provides LSAMP-eligible students with a stipend to conduct research with a faculty member at Boise State University for 10 weeks during the summer. Students get to select the number of hours they would like to commit each week, choosing between 20, 30, or 40 hours per week. The stipend will range from $3,000 to $6,000 depending on the number of hours a student selects. LSAMP REU students will work with a distinguished faculty mentor and develop research knowledge, critical thinking, and leadership and communication skills. At the end of the summer, the students will present and celebrate their work and research at a state conference.

Applications are now available. Deadline for the application will be April 1st, 2024 at 11:59 PM MST.

Applications

If you are interested in applying for the program, please complete the brief application below. The application serves two purposes. First, it is an opportunity to get to know you and get a sense of you as a student. Second, you can share more about your areas of academic interests to better pair you with a faculty member if selected.

Student Application

Interviews

During the selection process, candidates will be invited to participate in an extremely informal interview. This is another chance for the LSAMP Program Coordinator, Nico Diaz, to get to know you better and learn about your interests and the type of research experience you would like to have. This meetings are also an opportunity for you to ask any questions or address any concerns you may have.

Faculty Mentors

If you are a faculty member that would like to participate in this program and mentor a student, please feel free to complete the mentor application below. Providing more insight on your area of research and your needs, we can seek the best match possible.

Faculty Mentor Application

Important Dates

• Application becomes available: early February, 2024
• Deadline for application: April 1st, 2024
• Notification of selected candidates: Week of April 15th, 2024
• Students connect with faculty mentors: Week of May 6th, 2024
• Dates of active research: May 13th – July 21st, 2024

Benefits

• $3,000 – $6,000 stipend
• One-on-one mentorship
• Professional and academic development
• Networking opportunities
• Exploring potential fields of study and passions

ICUR Conference

Students accepted into the REU program will present at the Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research (ICUR). It is an opportunity for students to present their work and practice their presentation skills in an inclusive and calm setting.  The research does not have to be completed, but a chance to show progress, skills, and other developments that may have occurred during summer. The conference will take place July 17-18.

Eligibility

In order to participate in the LSAMP-REU, students must meet LSAMP eligibility requirements set by the National Science Foundation, funders of this program. Students must identify to being from one of the following backgrounds:

• African American/Black,
• Hispanic,
• Native American/Indian, and, or,
• Pacific Islander

Additionally, this program is reserved exclusively for Boise State undergraduate students pursuing a degree in a STEM discipline. Please select the link below to read further about LSAMP eligibility.

Check Program Eligibility Here

Areas of Research

One of the unique features of the LSAMP-REU is that students will be connected with a faculty mentor based on their interests. While students are welcome to seek a research opportunity in their field of study, they can also seek to explore or delve in other areas. In the past, we have connected students with mentors in the following disciplines:

• Environmental Studies
• Information Technology Management
• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Kinesiology
• Materials Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering
• Biology
• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Geosciences
• Geophysics
• Physics

The research experience can vary widely depending on the discipline and the research project. Some students may primarily work in laboratories at the university, while others may focus their time with their mentor or connecting with live subjects. No prior knowledge is required to apply to the LSAMP REU. However, some research opportunities may prefer background in certain areas or subjects to have a successful experience.