The University of New Orleans component of the State-wide Program Known as:

LAMP—(Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation), whose Member or Affiliated Institutions include:

Dillard University, Grambling University; Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge; LUMCON (Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium); McNeese State University; Nunez Community College; Southern University—Baton Rouge; Southern University—New Orleans; Southern University—Shreveport; Tulane University; the University of New Orleans; and the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

• It is a program is made available by the Louisiana Board of Regents, the National Science Foundation, and the University of New Orleans.

• The program is designed to increase the probability that underrepresented minority students who major in certain science, mathematics, engineering, and technological fields ultimately succeed in obtaining the Bachelor of Science degree.

• The Next Step Program has two major components or phases Next Step One (Phase One) and Next Step Two (Phase Two):

Next Step One (Phase One)

Emphasis on introductory  summer classes and workshops designed to enhance foundational skills in mathematics and physics and laboratory skills in the sciences.  Introduces freshman and sophomore students to the necessary skills, techniques, and methodology requisite for scientific research. Stipend Support and supplemental tutoring for participants is featured.

Introduction of students to "Research Experiences for Undergraduates" by using oral and poster presentations of summer research project results.

Includes a Mathematics and Physics Workshop—Pre-calculus and Physics workshop. Build and enhance foundations in algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and physics. Sharpen problem-solving skills.

Includes a Physics Lecture Course: Physics: An Overview—Introduce and sharpen fundamental understanding of the laws of physics which govern our everyday world. Problem solving sessions are conducted..

Next Step Two (Phase Two)

Emphasis on upper-level summer classes in various disciplines designed to increase the probability that underrepresented minority students who major in certain science, mathematics, engineering, and technological fields ultimately succeed in obtaining the Bachelor of Science degree. Stipend support and supplemental tutoring for participants is featured.