MI-LSAMP Evaluation Findings
Quotes from 2023 NxtGEN/LSAMP participants
Builds Confidence
“I didn’t think I was smart enough for STEM – at school – I felt a kind of ‘Imposter
syndrome’” in STEM classes” – the LSAMP program has made me much more
confident – and successful”
Provides Mentorship and Community
“…I think it was the idea of a community, even though it was online. I still have my
mentor that goes (to school) here that keeps me focused, every week we talk and she
has become one of my friends and part of my community…”
Acts as a Support System
“The community, joining a community of like-minded people, with the same pathways –
was very supportive …during the pandemic I felt disconnected, especially from STEM, I
felt I needed to join a community”
Variety of Opportunities
“ …getting involved with the conferences, and the meetings I guess because [of] it, it
makes me feel that, you know I’m not alone. We all have something going on in our
lives that may prevent us from doing STEM further. It’s like leveling the ground. And [I]
identify with like-minded students…”
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