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Education Programs (IEPs). These allowed disciplines in an effort to aid in their smooth tran-
students to set ambitious goals and to sition into a baccalaureate degree program. The
develop a sense of ownership in their personal program is designed to help students complete an
development. associate’s degree in biological sciences or general
7. Cohort-Based – Participants entered and science with a biomedical or natural sciences concen-
progressed as a group. Cohorts are generally tration, then complete a Bachelor of Science degree
maintained; however, in the Upward Bound in a biomedically-related or behavioral sciences field
program, a small number of additional students at LSU.
have been added to maintain the student quota
as required by the funding agency. HHMI Professors Program
8. Counseling – Students facing mental health The HHMI Professors Program was designed
issues, critical junctures, or challenges received to promote diversity in the STEM disciplines by
counseling from a licensed social worker, who increasing the performance of underperforming,
either worked with them intensely or referred non-traditional students seeking terminal degrees
more advanced cases to the LSU Student Health (doctoral degrees). This program provided interven-
Center. tion and comprehensive support for undergraduates
who demonstrated great promise as high school stu-
SUMMARY OF OSI PROGRAMS dents but faced challenges as incoming first-year
The signature program is emphasized for this students. These students, typically sophomores and
study; however, the OSI Training Model has been juniors in the undergraduate GPA range of 2.5 to
successfully applied to additional programs with stu- 3.25, were often overlooked as potential scientists
dents from diverse backgrounds and educational who could benefit from academic interventions
levels. These programs include: and systematic mentoring. Many of the activities
implemented by the HHMI Professors and LA-STEM
Upward Bound Program Programs were executed in conjunction, creating
Funded by the Department of Education, the LSU great synergy between the high-achieving and under-
Upward Bound Program is a college preparatory performing but high-potential participants.
program that targets participants who are potential
first-generation college students from low-income S-STEM Program
backgrounds. Participants attended an academic year The S-STEM Program, funded by the National
Saturday Academy and a six-week Summer Academy Science Foundation (NSF), aimed to increase the
that featured dynamic group activities, experien- educational and career opportunities for academically
tial learning, individual education plans, field trips, talented but financially disadvantaged students who
mentoring, and test preparation. They also received are pursuing degrees in basic sciences or mathemat-
academic advising and instruction, tutoring, college ics. In addition to monetary support, participants also
and career counseling, social and cultural enrich- engaged in academic and professional development
ment, opportunities to visit college campuses, and workshops and received individualized mentoring
the ability to earn college credit. support.

National Institutes of Health Bridges to the LS-LAMP Program
Baccalaureate Program The LS-LAMP Program is a comprehensive,
Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the statewide, coordinated program aimed at substan-
Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program (Bridges) sup- tially increasing the number and quality of minority
ports disadvantaged (underrepresented, disabled, students enrolling in and completing baccalaureate
first-generation college student, and/or financially degrees in STEM and subsequently going on to pur-
needy) Baton Rouge Community College students sue graduate studies in STEM disciplines. LS-LAMP
in biomedically-related and behavioral science students conducted undergraduate research, engaged