Rocky Mountain AMP supports students completing their degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines. RM-AMP’s mission is to build STEM excellence. This program provides services from building academic competency, supporting financial needs to navigating the hidden curriculum. Examples of services including individual peer tutoring, textbook program, research support, workshops, stipends for participation, program-specific scholarships, recognition of successes and tailored personal support.
The purpose of this Research/Grant program is to provide undergraduate RM-AMP students the opportunity to participate in student-initiated and faculty-supervised fall, spring and summer research. Research can be off campus, on campus or international. Your mentor can be a MSU Denver faculty member or a mentor from another facility or university.
There are three scholarships available to our RM-AMP Members. The Larry Johnson STEM Opportunity Scholarship (Johnson) and the CASE Scholarship in the Spring and Fall. The Ching-Chen, Shi-Kuei and Jeff Wu Scholarship (WU) in the Spring.
Accumulate Points Towards Your Stipend by participating in the following: Read the Welcome Letter, Newsletters and emails, Introduce yourself to a member of RM-AMP. Mentor a new RM AMP student. Attend RM-AMP monthly meetings, preapproved events and the recognition celebration.
The purpose of this passport is to encourage you to attend activities that help gain skills for STEM careers and/or graduate programs while providing financial support. RM-AMP can also support you in the following examples: Cost of attending STEM conferences, Graduate School Entrance Exams, Graduate school application fees, and Professional organization membership Fees.
Dr. Larry S. Johnson, Ph.D. is the former director and founder of the Summer Science Institute and the Center for Math, Science, and Environmental Education, a math professor and a former dean of the Metropolitan State College of Denver’s School of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Johnson began his career in Mathematics at Western State College, where he earned his B.S. degree in 1964. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. at the University of Wyoming. Dr. Johnson taught as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Western Illinois University, as an Associate Professor, Chair, Director and Dean at Fort Lewis College, and Professor of Mathematics and Dean of the School of Science and Nursing at Perdue University.
Dr. Johnson came to Metropolitan State College in 1983 and was a Professor of Mathematics, served as Dean of the Former School of Science and Mathematics, and as Dean of the School of Letters, Arts and Sciences. In 1994 he founded the Center for Math, Science, and Environmental Education where he served as Director. Through the Center, Dr. Johnson collaborated with Denver Public Schools, The Colorado Alliance for Science, The National Science Foundation, and Colorado State University to help improve math and science education at the K-12 level, and increase degrees for minority College students. Dr. Johnson was with Metropolitan State University of Denver for 23 years.
Dr. Johnson was a native of Colorado and lived in Westminster, CO with his wife, Sandy Johnson. They were married for over 45 years and have three daughters, one son and seven grandchildren.
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BUILD aims to build the STEM identity of MSU students and positively impact their persistence, graduation, and progression into STEM careers and/or graduate programs.
Research shows a positive, strong, and resilient STEM identity can translate into greater success. BUILD will strive to bolster student’s STEM identity through Competence, Performance Recognition, and Transformative Co-Curricular Engagement.
1. Meet with a BUILD advisor once per semester 2. Meet with peer mentor once per semester 3. Participate in four required events 4. Participate in two optional events
BUILD provides a stipend for students participating in non-service research and non-service internship training each semester.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Professor - Chemistry
Director of Career Engagement
Faculty Director of Undergraduate Research and Professor of Biology
Executive Director for HSI and Inclusion
Retired PI
Explore a real-world STEM challenge using Lean Six Sigma Processes. Lean Six Sigma Process seeks to improve performance by eliminating resource waste and defects. The method follows a set of steps designed to identify and address problems in the process. An example of Lean Six Sigma projects are: Cycle time to manufacture solar cells, Defects in the manufacturing of natural gas dehydrators, and Experiment designs in biology labs. You will earn a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate to add to your resume. This certificate indicates an understanding of enhanced problem-solving skills with an emphasis on DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) model.
Earn a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Learn to Investigate a solution by utilizing problem solving techniques Build your STEM Identity Receive a $500 stipend for your participation Optional Breakout Workshops 3D Printing Fusion 360 Soldering Power Tool Use Wind Tunnels Arduino Poster Making for Presentations
The purpose of this passport is to encourage you to attend activities that help gain skills for STEM careers and/or graduate programs while providing financial support. RM-AMP can also support you in the following examples: Cost of attending STEM conferences, Graduate School Entrance Exams, Graduate school application fees, and Professional organization membership Fees. 4 Options: 1. Attend 3 RM-AMP events, 2. Complete Career Building, 3. Complete STEM Career Planning Guide 4. Complete skill building course.
BUILD strives to bolster students’ STEM identity via competence, performance, recognition, and co-curriculum engagement. Attending workshops/seminars, professional development events and skill-building courses can assist in building a student’s STEM Identity. The purpose of this passport is to encourage you to attend additional activities that help gain skills for STEM careers and/or graduate programs while providing financial support. 4 Options: 1. Attend 3 optional events, 2. Complete Career Building, 3. Complete STEM Career Planning Guide 4. Complete skill building course.
