From: Shanise N Kent Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 2:15 PM To: LSAMPCommunity Listserv; [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: SUNY LSAMP Bridge to the Doctorate at Binghamton University - Seeking Applicants (Pending NSF funding) Dear Colleagues & Students: Pending NSF funding, the SUNY Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Bridge to Doctorate (LSAMP BD) program at Binghamton University, is slated to begin August 2015. This program establishes a bridge helping students to obtain a PhD by providing the financial support to pursue graduate study, faculty mentors to guide students academically and professionally, and a support network to assist them in accomplishing their goals. Eligibility Criteria: * Participation in a LSAMP program during undergrad * Bachelor's degree in a S.T.E.M. discipline with a 3.0 GPA or better * U.S. citizen or permanent resident * Acceptance into a S.T.E.M. graduate program at Binghamton University * Desire to pursue a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline The benefits of becoming a SUNY LSAMP BD Fellow include: * Tuition, fees and student health insurance waiver for first two years * Stipend of $30,000 annually for first two years * Level funding in years 3, 4, & 5 if qualified to advance to PhD * Faculty mentoring * Participation in professional conferences and meetings * Links to research and professional opportunities * Enriched academic services and support Applicants to the program are evaluated on the basis of their record of achievement, as well as their research experiences, motivation, and connection to their field of study. All qualified students are encouraged to apply. The Binghamton University Graduate School provides an Application Fee Waiver<http://www.binghamton.edu/grad-school/prospective-students/apply.html> to LSAMP (and McNair) students. For more information or to apply please visit http://binghamton.edu/lsamp/bd/. Thank you, Shanise Shanise N. Kent, J.D., M.B.A. Director of Diversity Programs & Initiatives Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering & Applied Science Binghamton University Phone: 607-777-4219<tel:607-777-4219> Fax: 607-777-6256<tel:607-777-6256> [http://www.binghamton.edu/watson/]<http://www.binghamton.edu/watson/>[facebook_smaller]<http://facebook.com/BinghamtonWatsonSchool> STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may include privileged or otherwise confidential information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the OU-LSAMP list, click the following link: http://lists.ou.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=OU-LSAMP&A=1