Passport to Success Program

RM-AMP’s mission is to build STEM equity and excellence.  Attending workshops/seminars, professional development events and skill building courses assists in building a student’s STEM Identity.

 

The purpose of this passport is to support students:

• Cost for Attending STEM Conferences

• Graduate School Entrance Exams

• Graduate School Application Fees

• Professional Organization Membership Fees

• and more…..

 

There are two options:

Option 1

Complete RM-AMP Events, Research/Internship and Professional Development to receive $300.  All activities must be completed my May 2023.

Option 2

Complete one Skill Building Course and receive $500.  Course must be completed by May 2023.

OPTION 1:

RM-AMP Events (Must attend three events)

Welcome Back, Monday, January 23, 2023, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., SI 3001

You Are Not Alone, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., SI 3001

Mathematics for Human Flourishing, Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., SI 1068

Overcoming Anxiety, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., SI 1068

Study Skill Workshop, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ???

STEM Community Dinner, Thursday, April 6, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Baerenes Ballroom Tivoli

Assist in STEM Activity

A brief summary of your experience is required for each event

Research/Internship (Must participate in one)

Participate in Research

Participate in Shadowing a Research Project

Participate in an Internship

Participate in Shadowing and Internship

A brief summary of your experience is required

Professional Development (Must attend 2)

MSU Denver has several workshops and seminars throughout the semester for students to attend.  These events can be found in the Early Bird or they will be emailed to you by Lori Taylor.

Seminars and Workshops do require pre-approval.

A brief summary of your experience is required for each event

Completion of Option 1 requires you to turn in your passport and summaries of your events into Lori Taylor in SI 1051.

Email Lori Taylor at [email protected] if you have questions regarding the Passport Program.

Upon completion you will receive a stipend of $300.00.

OPTION 2:

SKILL BUILDING COURSES

Laboratory Techniques BIO 3020
Spring 2023 Semester Friday  9:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.

This laboratory course provides experience performing laboratory techniques in molecular biology. Topics include a review of basic laboratory skills, preparation of buffers, use of instrumentation and advanced techniques such as cell fractionation, electrophoresis, and PCR.

Foundations of Research UC 390A
Spring 2023 Semester Friday 9:00 a.m. – 9 :50 a.m.

This course introduces undergraduate students to research and prepares students from any major for undergraduate research experiences across disciplines.  Focus will be on how to identify research opportunities, find credible sources of information, read academic literature, document research, and prepare research abstracts.  Students will learn about the importance of ethics and diversity and inclusion in research.

Courses From Other Disciplines

Courses  from members specific discipline will be accepted.  Cannot be a required course for your major.  Should be a course that students in your discipline should take to build their skills in the discipline.

If you choose Option 2 we will provide $500 stipend at the end of November.  To receive this stipend you need to be in good standing in the class. Instructor will be required to sign the passport stating the student is  in good standing in class.

A brief summary of your experience in the course is required

Completion of Option 2 requires you to have your passport signed by the instructor of the course stating you are in good standing in the course.  You will need to complete a summary of your experience in the course.  Turn in your signed passport and summary to Lori Taylor in SI 1051.

Email Lori Taylor at [email protected] if you have questions regarding the Passport Program.

Upon receiving  your signed passport and summary you will receive a stipend of $500.00.