Faculty and Staff

The Garden-State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (GS-LSAMP) has been supported by the National Science Foundation since 2009. Its mission has been to increase the interest, retention, and graduation and success of students from racial and ethnic groups that are historically underrepresented in STEM fields. As part of Phase III of the program (2019-2024), one of the program goals is to increase the number of LSAMP scholars continuing to graduate school.  

Undergraduate research is an essential activity for students to gain the skills and motivation required to pursue and complete their PhD and embark on a research career. We are seeking STEM faculty mentors who will provide our scholars with inspiration, encouragement, and an excellent research experience.  

All faculty members can serve as research mentors for LSAMP scholars and  are invited to participate.  Funding is available for student stipends as well as research support.  

We will provide students with a brief description of the research performed by your or your respective laboratories, as well as, a description of a specific research project. You will have the opportunity to meet and interview interested students before agreeing to serve as a mentor. 

Faculty can also recommend students for the LSAMP program by directing them to our application page.  

Biology Department

Dr. Kendall Martin
Phone: 1 973 720 3452
Office: SHE 4045

Dr. Danielle Desroches
Phone: 1 973 720 2329
Office: SHE 4046

Dr. Emily Monroe
Phone: 1 973 720 2792
Office: SHE 4053

Dr. Joseph Spagna
Phone: 1 973 720 2442
Office: SHE 4039

Dr. Carey Waldburger
Phone: 1 973 720 2486
Office: SHE 4056

Chemistry Department

Dr. Parminder Kaur
Phone: 1 973 720 2706
Office: SHE 4062

Dr. Bhanu Chauhan
Phone: 1 973 720 2470
Office: SHE 4064

Environmental Science Department

Dr. Martin Becker
Phone: 1 973 720 3409
Office: SHE 4034

Science Enrichment Center

Rita Ramirez-Levine
Phone: 1 973 720 3419
Office: SHE 3023

LSAMP - Academic Coordinator
Dr. Eliana Antoniou
Professor of Mathematics
Office: Science Hall E 3049
Phone: 973-720-3715
Email:antonioue@wpunj.edu


LSAMP - Project Director
Dr. Venkat Sharma
Dean
College of Science and Health
Office:  Science Hall E 3020 
Phone: 973-720-2432
Email: sharmav@wpunj.edu

LSAMP - Support Coordinator
Rita Ramirez-Levine
Assistant Director
Science Enrichment Center
College of Science and Health
Office: Science Hall E 3023
Phone: 973-720-3419

LSAMP - Principal Investigator
Provost and Senior VP
Office: Raubinger Hall 100
Phone: 973-720-2122