Science and Math Events
- First Friday Series - A casual but 'nerdy' conversation about current science topics with STEM faculty
- September 3, 2021 - 11am - 12:15pm - Information
- Recordings of Prior Events - NOTE: Series will be remote for fall 2021
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This month's title is "What do the Mars Perseverance Rover and the Coronavirus Delta variant have in common?"
- September 3, 2021 - 11am - 12:15pm - Information
- National Science Foundation Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Program - Events start
at 9am PST (noon EST)
- Understanding Servingness within the Context of HSIs - September 22, 2021
- Webinar with Dr. Gina Garcia and Dr. Elba Serrano
- Register in advance for this webinar
- Voces (Voices) from the Community - September 29, 2021
- Panel Presentation with Dr. Humberto Cavallin, Dr. Doris Espiritu, Dr. Carla Lopez Del Puerto, Alexandra Strong, Dr. Meagan R. Kendall, Dr. Esther Wilde,
- Register in advance for this webinar
- Understanding Servingness within the Context of HSIs - September 22, 2021
- 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)
- Bridges to the Future Program - Information
- Deadline extended to September 10, 2021.
- NIH funded program supports 10 MCC students at a time; Financial support or $6,000 per academic year, academic support, faculty mentoring and more!
- Live Webinars - "From Classes to Careers!" Exploring CSIT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering & Electrical
Engineering
- Limited space, so please register for the event ASAP: https://linktr.ee/mcctransfercenter
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Saturday, Oct. 9th and Saturday, Nov. 6th at 9 am: Flyer.
Science Events
- Science Test Prep
- Chem 210 Sessions - TBD
- Bio 110/111 Sessions - TBD
- BTEC student club ISPE - virtual event
- Featuring Dr. Julio Baez discussing bioprocessing pandemic response.
- Information with zoom link included. Sept 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm.
- TEAS Prep
- Free prep for TEAS offered in zoom - informational website
Math Events
- Math Club Talk
- Next meeting: September 9, 10am - 11am.
- Zoom link
- Next meeting: September 9, 10am - 11am.
- 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.
Science And Math Career Options
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
