Empowerment for LSAMP STudents!!!
Dr. Kendrick Savage is an alum of the awesome LSAMP Program! While in college he served as president of the organization and added two leadership awards to his two year tenure as president! He understands the first-generation journey and it has become his life’s work to provide tools, support, and motivation for students that are on that same journey!
PoWERFUL Workshops for Lsamp scholars:
Empower yourself to excel in your STEM major with insights and tools that will guide you through every step. Connect with us to participate in this transformative workshop and embark on a journey of success in the world of STEM.
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THE ROADMAP TO THRIVE IN STEM FIELDS
Embarking on a STEM major journey can be both thrilling and challenging. As an LSAMP alumnus and first-generation graduate, I comprehend the intricacies of the path ahead. This workshop is designed for LSAMP students diving into STEM disciplines. It equips them with essential insights to embark on, persist through, and conquer the challenges of pursuing a STEM degree.
Key Insights from the Workshop:
• Easing the transition from high school to college.
• Distinguishing the unique aspects of college-level STEM studies.
• Fostering a culture of responsibility and accountability.
• Navigating college survival with effective strategies.
• Embracing the inspiration behind choosing a STEM major.
Key Takeaways from the Workshop:• Unveiling the journey from inspiration to major selection.
• Comprehending the journey towards completing your degree.
• Nurturing aspirations and dreams within your major.
• Expanding horizons with diverse career options.
• Mastering the art of teamwork and collaboration.
• Developing networking skills and the significance of building connections.
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Confidence Workshop
Whose in control of your narrative? Is it you? Is it adversity? Is it your professor? Who gets to write your narrative?
In this powerful workshop, Dr. Savage provides students strategies and tips on how to stay confident within themselves, with research, with networking, and beyond. It is both powerful and vulnerable at the same time.
Key takeaways:
Establish confidence to succeed at research.
Establish confidence to succeed at networking.
Establish confidence to succeed with your major.
Establish confidence within self.
2. IMAGINE Workshop
This workshop is all about making sure students’ vision is in the proper place. Dr. Savage highlights the importance of vision, mental preparedness, and making sure that what students envision is not robbed by poor effort, procrastination, imposter syndrome or any other debilitating barrier.
Key Takeaways:
Vision is aligned with the effort it takes to succeed.
Illumination of what barriers have the potential to derail students’ goals.
A blue print of strategies to develop, cultivate, and enhance a vision that supports future success.
3. Getting to the Finish Line With Less Workshop
Dr. Savage has put together a dynamic workshop that taps at the heart of any student that feels that they are in an uphill battle to success. Many students either come to college somewhat unprepared or feel like they may not have what it takes to complete their academic and sometimes personal journey. This is where Dr. Savage steps in to show them that a background that feels like less can actually be just what you need in order to gain success!
Key Takeaways:
The power of your background and how to use it.
Less is sometimes best.
How to find the strength, fortitude, and tenacity that is already there.
