NMSU Research: Bridge Program to American Indian Students

For more information about the Bridge program contact:

Bridge Program Director
Dr. Barbara Lyons, Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Email: blyons@nmsu.edu
Phone: (575) 646-6702
Fax: (575) 646-6846

Bridge Program Coordinator
Ms. Vanessa Fisher
Email: vanessao@nmsu.edu
Phone: (575) 646-5092
Fax: (575) 646-6846

Bridge Program to American Indian Students in Community Colleges at NMSU

What is the Bridge Program?

The Bridge Program introduces Native American students from community colleges in New Mexico and Arizona to research experiences and advances them into Baccalaureate of Science degree programs in biomedical sciences.

Who should consider participating in the Bridge Program at NMSU?

Any Native American student who is currently enrolled full-time at a participating community college and who is interested in pursuing a career in one of the basic biomedical sciences:

Agronomy and Horticulture
Animal and Range Sciences
Anthropology and Sociology
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
Physics
Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science
Psychology

Preferably, applicants should have completed at least one course in biology or chemistry, and algebra at the community college level. In addition, a letter of recommendation from your community college science instructor supporting your decision to work in a research laboratory at NMSU should be included with your application.