Components of the MAMP Program at Delta State

In order to be eligible to be a member of the program, you must have at least a 2.5 GPA and a STEM related major. You  must maintain at least a 3.0 to be eligible for IMAGE stipends / scholarships.

IMAGE SCHOLARS

To become an IMAGE Scholar, a student must register with the IMAGE Program Office at the beginning of each semester.  IMAGE students become eligible for financial support based on their GPA and participation in IMAGE activities. IMAGE students who meet the requirements for assistance become IMAGE Scholars.

MENTORS

Each IMAGE student is assigned a mentor and meets regularly with the mentor. Together they resolve problems that the IMAGE student encounters.

STUDENT CONFERENCES

Each February, our scholars have a chance to see the newest equipment, hear scientists and engineers present results of research, and have the opportunity to participate by presenting their own research results at the Mississippi Academy of Sciences meeting. IMAGE students may also choose to participate in the state-wide MAMP Fall Symposium, the Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, and other conferences.

STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER

Walters 180 provides IMAGE students a place to meet, study, and use the computers and software available in the resource room.
 

STUDY SESSIONS

Each IMAGE student has the opportunity to participate in study/coaching sessions in math, biology and chemistry (and other subjects as requested) in the IMAGE Center. The object of these sessions is to present material that will assist IMAGE students to succeed in making A's and B's in these gate-keeper courses.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE   

All students registered and active with the IMAGE Program are eligible to become IMAGE Scholars.  IMAGE Scholars are supported financially for travel to conferences, in applying to graduate school, attending IMAGE retreats, and with stipends, which are based on GPA and activity in the program.

IMAGE COMMUNITY SERVICE

Each student registered with the IMAGE Program will be required to participate in some community service activity -- either as tutors for minority students in the public school systems of the area, or as volunteers in other community activities.

NETWORKING

The IMAGE Program sponsors meetings for all STEM majors on campus.  These meetings provide IMAGE Scholars with the opportunity to meet with faculty, staff and students who can help them succeed at Delta State.

NEWSLETTER

An IMAGE Newsletter is published once a semester.  The MAMP office also maintains a Test Bank and Textbook exchange. You are encouraged to browse the old notes and tests, and to donate yours when you no longer need them.

SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM

The High School-to-College Bridge Program helps incoming college freshmen in STEM adapt to the academic, social, and emotional pressures experienced in the transition from high school to college. The Bridge Program provides a highly structured and supportive educational experience for each student as well as personal adjustment to college life.  The Bridge Program occurs during the summer after the students' high school graduation. The next Summer Bridge program will be Summer 2009.

INTERNET

IMAGE communicates mostly via email.  All IMAGE students obtain an e-mail address and are instructed how to use e-mail. Participants are also encouraged to join the DSU MAMP / IMAGE Facebook group for social networking.