Gwendorlene Chea
  • Class of 2015
  • Minneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota, Morris student Gwendorlene Chea Preparing for Career Through the National Science Foundation's LSAMP Program

2011 Oct 26

MORRIS, MN (10/26/2011)(readMedia)--

Summary: The program seeks to increase the number of underrepresented students receiving undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Fourteen University of Minnesota, Morris students are participating in the nationwide National Science Foundation's Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program through North Star STEM Alliance, which is comprised of 16 Minnesota higher education institutions and two community partners, the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Minnesota High Tech Association. The program seeks to increase the number of underrepresented students receiving undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math. At Morris, that goal is being reached through mentorships, interdisciplinary studies and creating a "culture of success."

Chosen as a scholar for the 2011–12 academic year is Gwendorlene Chea, Fridley, biology/pre-pharmacy major. Chea plans to graduate in 2015.

Through personal and academic discovery, the University of Minnesota, Morris provides opportunities for students to grow intellectually, engage in community, experience environmental stewardship and celebrate diversity. A renewable and sustainable educational experience, Morris prepares graduates for careers, for advanced degrees, for lifelong learning, for work world flexibility in the future, and for global citizenship. Learn more about Morris at morris.umn.edu or call 888-866-3382.

Photo: Bottom row from left: Jennifer Martinez, Natasha Myhal, Kali Dale, Melissa Carnicle; middle row: Kristin Hernandez, Julie Bonham, Gwendorlene Chea, Madison Anderson; back row: Tiwa Ajibewa, Abdala Bashir, Kelsey Scareshawk, Julie Hernandez; not pictured: Olivia Kunesh, Jeryca Martell