Science and Math Events
- First Friday Series - A casual but 'nerdy' conversation about current science topics with STEM faculty
- This month's title is "Extinction and milder catastrophes."
- December 3, 2021 - 11am - 12:15pm - Information
- Recordings of Prior Events - NOTE: Series will be remote for fall 2021
- CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Research and Therapy Program
- Information session about how to apply - Thursday, December 2; Noon to 1pm on zoom
- Application due Jan 10; 10 students from local community colleges will be accepted!
- STEM Counseling
- Jill Ventrone (associate counselor) hosts drop-in counseling events each week:
- Monday 2-3pm, Friday 3-4pm, and Sundays 7-8pm.
- Students register to attend using the links under Transfer Center on linktree or follow @mcc.transfercenter and @successinstem on instagram. Drop-in events Zoom link.
- Bring questions about STEM transfer majors, degree planning, employment data, internship opportunities, career planning, and class selection. Informational flyer.
- Jill Ventrone (associate counselor) hosts drop-in counseling events each week:
- EChALE - STEM club (back in fall)
- MiraCosta - Ask an Expert Video Series (STEAM disciplines)
- Find information about different disciplines - video series
Science Events
- REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) - Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering
and Drug Delivery
- $500 per week stipend, on-campus housing; Summer 2022 program dates: June 18 - Aug 13
- Information - Applications due February 15
- Science Test Prep
- Chem 210 Sessions - TBD
- Bio 110/111 Sessions - TBD
- BTEC student club ISPE - virtual events and seminar series
- Multiple sessions each week related to the Biotechnology field - zoom links included.
- 11:30am - 12:30pm on certain Tuesdays
- November 30 with Dr. Dylan Skola - "Using the Power of High-Throughput Sequencing to Fight Infectious Disease – A COVID Case Study"
- TEAS Prep
- Free prep for TEAS offered in zoom - informational website
- Transfer to Excellence Summer Research Program (UC Berkeley)
- 9 weeks of research experience, money for travel and room+board
- Informational website, applications due January 30, 2022.
- Information session on Jan 14 (3-4pm)
Math Events
- AMATYC - Student Math League Spring Competition
- TBD - typically around February/March
- Math Club
- Presentation on Boolean Algebras - Information
- Friday 10/29 from 4 - 5pm. Zoom link
- Let's Talk Math sessions and MiraCosta Math Competition
- Weekly Session Information (with zoom link)
- Leaderboard Problem of the Month
- Spark Program (formerly Bridge to Success in Math Program)
- Join the self-paced Canvas course - must be currently enrolled MCC student.
- A free review of math concepts for many courses in Math, Biology, Biotech, Chemistry, or Computer Science.
- Visit the Spark Website for more information.
STEM/Math related scholarships
- Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship (FAIT)
- Funding for up to 2 years (up to $75,000), two summer internships, mentoring and more.
- Application deadline is January 31, 2022. Information
Science And Math Career Options
- Internships in STEM - San Diego Squared (SD2)
- We match promising underrepresented undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students pursuing STEM-centered degrees to exciting paid internship opportunities available now.
- Main Website - Current internships - Quarterly Newsletter
- Concrete Management Degree - Career opportunities
- Please take a moment to look through our updated website for Bachelors of Science in Concrete Industry Management (CIM).
- Concrete Industry information and career opportunities.
- Project GAINS - future 2-year college teachers
- Project GAINS website and video
- Free webinar 12pm on November 15 - Information
- STEM Teaching Program - Noyce Scholar at CSU-San Marcos
- Up to $12,000 per year, and up to 3 years of funding (last 2 years for Bachelor's
Degree + 1 year of credential program)
- If you teach 2 years at a high-need district for every 1 year of the award, you don't have to pay anything back! **Most schools in Southern California qualify as high-need.**
- Main Noyce program information as well as specific information for community college students.
- Specific MiraCosta Information
- Contact Scott Fallstrom (sfallstrom@miracosta.edu) or Theresa Bolanos (tbolanos@miracosta.edu) for additional information or questions.
- Future Teacher Presentation
- STEM Careers in Education and Future Teachers
- Presentation from April 24, 2021
- Slides from Taylor Tirona, Slides from Scott Fallstrom
- Zoom Recording of that presentation.
- Explore more about the profession through website or video
- Presentation from April 24, 2021
- Up to $12,000 per year, and up to 3 years of funding (last 2 years for Bachelor's
Degree + 1 year of credential program)
