The Office of Access, Opportunity & Achievement (OAOA) is currently accepting applications for several of our programs (CSTEP, CSTEM & LSAMP). See information below on how to apply if you are interested in joining one of these programs.
Collegiate Science Technology Entry Program (CSTEP):
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Who: historically underrepresented (African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Alaskan native) or from low-income background groups from NYS who are pursuing professional licensure and/or careers in mathematics, science, engineering, technology and health-related STEM fields.
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What: CSTEP is a program that provides academic enrichment and research or internship experience in STEM content areas for eligible NYS residents.
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How to apply: You can email the application directly to jyao@ithaca.edu or drop it off at the Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement (PRW 072).
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More information can be found here: CSTEP
Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM):
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Who: historically underrepresented (African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Alaskan native) or from low-income background groups outside of NYS who are pursuing professional licensure and/or careers in mathematics, science, engineering, technology, and health-related STEM fields.
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What: CSTEM is a program that provides professional development and support services for eligible non-NYS residents pursuing STEM fields.
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How to apply: You can email the application directly to jyao@ithaca.edu or drop it off at the Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement (PRW 072).
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More information can be found here: CSTEM
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP):
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Who: historically underrepresented (Native American, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino and Pacific Islander) groups who are pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM fields).
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What: LSAMP is a program designed to increase graduation rates in underrepresented populations in STEM disciplines as well as increase representation in the STEM workforce through faculty and peer mentorship, research opportunities, and a network of scholars from multiple institutions across Central New York.
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How to apply: Ithaca College LSAMP Interest Form
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More information can be found here: https://www.ithaca.edu/central-new-york-lsamp-alliance
OAOA is committed to student success in all of our programs. Participants in the above programs benefit from the following services/events:
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Academic, personal, career and financial support via Counselors, Peer & Faculty Mentors and Peer & Faculty Tutors
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Academic success programming
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Supplemental funding for educational opportunities (e.g., Kaplan, internships, etc.)
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Laptop/supply lending
If you are unsure which program you would be eligible for, which would be the best fit or would like more information, do not hesitate to contact the office.
call: 607-274-1267 or visit us at Peggy Ryan Williams (PRW) 072.