CIMST Department in ILSAMP Symposium

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CIMST Department Participates in Illinois Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (ILSAMP) Program

The Department of Computing, Information, Mathematical Sciences, and Technology (CIMST) at Chicago State University proudly participated in the Illinois Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (ILSAMP) program held on February 23-24, 2024. This significant event took place at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg - Chicago, located at 1800 E. Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173.

Established in 1993 and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the ILSAMP program is dedicated to increasing the number of minority students in STEM fields. The event provided an excellent platform for students, faculty, and industry professionals to engage, share knowledge, and promote diversity in STEM education and careers.
Several faculty members including Dr. Rohan Attele, Dr. Mousa Ayyash, and Dr. Elaina Khasawneh from the CIMST department served as judges for various competitions, contributing their expertise to assess the innovative projects presented by the participants. Additionally, other faculty members delivered insightful presentations on current research and developments in the fields of computing, information, and mathematical sciences.

The CIMST department also hosted an information desk at the event, under the guidance of Dr. Mohammad Abdus Salam, the department chair. Dr. Salam was actively engaged with attendees, providing detailed information about the department's programs, initiatives, and opportunities available at Chicago State University. During the event, Dr. Salam had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. LeRoy Jones II, the former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, who is now serving as a program director for the NSF Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program. This meeting further strengthened connections within the academic community and highlighted the collaborative efforts to support minority participation in STEM.

Overall, the participation of the CIMST department in the ILSAMP program highlights our commitment to fostering diversity and excellence in STEM. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the ILSAMP program and other initiatives that support minority participation in these crucial fields.