Dr. George Mead, Jr.

George F. Mead, Jr. received my bachelor's degree in mathematics from Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island and master's and doctorate degrees in mathematics from the University of Florida.  In 1981, I came to McNeese as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science then became Department Head in 1983.  Prior to arriving at McNeese, I taught mathematics as well as physics at several Florida preparatory schools and a community college.  While at McNeese, I have received almost $2 million in federal and state grants to help aid programs for mathematic projects such as Upward Bound, DRIVE, ABLE, in-service training projects for teachers in Calcasieu parish, and mathematics certification and training programs for area teachers.

If you have any questions or would like to participate in the LAMP program, feel free to come by my office located in Kirkman Hall, room 100, or speak with Ms. Stevenson in Kirkman, room 132.

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Dr. Harold Stevenson

L. Harold Stevenson is Professor of Environmental Science at McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana.  A native of Louisiana, he received the B.S. in Zoology from Southeastern Louisiana College and the M.S. and Ph.D. in Microbiology form Louisiana State University.  He moved up the academic ranks from Assistant Professor to Professor of Biology and of Marine Science at the University of South Carolina.  He also served on the faculty of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and as a Fellow of the Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine Biology and Coastal Research.  He has served as the Department Head of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at McNeese State University and as Managing Editor of Estuaries, The Journal of the Estuarine Research Federation.

Currently, Stevenson also serves as the Director of the Violet H. Howell Institute for the Study of Industry-Community Relations and as Academic Coordinator for the McNeese State University, Louis Stokes – Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation.  His primary teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Environmental Science (freshmen-level courses), Aquatic Pollution, Solid Waste Management, Toxicology, and Microbial Ecology.  Stevenson also teaches an academic skills course designed to assist entry-level students in their transition to higher education.  He has published more than 30 articles in the refereed scientific literature and shares authorship of three books, the latest of which is the Dictionary of Environmental Science, New Edition, published by Facts-On-File, Inc. (2001).

Please send comments to: L. Harold Stevenson Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences P. O. Box 92000 McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA 70609-2000 hstevens@mail.mcneese.edu

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Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson

Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson is the counselor for the LS-LAMP program.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology from McNeese State University.  Before accepting the position of LAMP counselor, Mrs. Stevenson held two positions on the McNeese campus.  She was Counselor/Selection Specialist for the Louisiana Job Link and utilizes the Job Link experiences to assist LAMP students with resumes, application for internships, and various other career-oriented projects.  While Academic Coordinator for the Student Support Services, Mrs. Stevenson recruited and selected program participants, coordinated tutoring programs, and provided academic, financial aid, and personal counseling.  The previous two MSU positions held by Mrs. Stevenson provided her with an excellent foundation for her role as LS-LAMP counselor.

As counselor for the LS-LAMP program, Mrs. Stevenson utilizes two methods to recruit minority students who are seeking a baccalaureate degree in science, mathematics, engineering, or engineering technology (SMET).  She recruits freshmen students by communicating with high school counselors, by placing LAMP program information in MSU offices and local newspapers, and by seeking assistance from local youth ministries.  After meeting with high school seniors, the counselor communications with the minority counselor in MSU Enrollment Information and assists with facilitating enrollment.  Currently enrolled students are recruited from a list obtained from the MSU University Computing Services of minority students seeking a B.S. degree in one of the SMET majors.  Mrs. Stevenson utilizes the university enrollment system to obtain pertinent contact information and then begins the recruitment process.  There are 165 minority students who are currently seeking baccalaureate degrees in SMET areas.

During the academic year, Mrs. Stevenson recruits and participates in the training of peer mentors, organizes cluster groups of LAMP scholars built around academic majors and/or courses, and facilitates the matching of LAMP Scholars with research faculty.  The students are compensated for time spent in cluster and research sessions, and Mrs. Stevenson is responsible for preparing, recording, and processing payroll information.  She maintains completed application files for all students seeking admission as a LS-LAMP scholar and regularly reviews the academic progress of all participants.  Mrs. Stevenson is always available for academic, career, and personal counseling throughout the LAMP participant's college carreer.  Mrs. Stevenson has graduate school information readily available for LAMP students and assists seniors with processing of graduate school applications.

Please send comments to: estevens@mail.mcneese.edu

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