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Workshops & Community Events

CONTACT, HOURS & APPOINTMENTS

 

Science and Math Events

  • First Friday Series - A casual but 'nerdy' conversation about current science topics with STEM faculty 
    • This month's title is "Bolides and Isotopes and Superplumes (oh my?)" Join our hangout and discussion panel on the the topics of planetary science and extinction. 
    • May 6, 2022 - 11am - 12:15pm - Information
  • Data Science Community College Conference (Berkeley) - Informational Flyer
    • Held through zoom from 10am - 2pm, May 14; registration required.  
  • Academic and Career Pathways (ACP) - Meet the Success in STEM team 
  • EChALE - STEM club - Temporarily on hold
    • Meets on Fridays at 3:00pm (on zoom). Informational flyer or email.
  • MiraCosta - Ask an Expert Video Series (STEAM disciplines)
    • Find information about different disciplines - video series

Science Events

  • University Link - Medical Science Program at UCSD - Informational Flyer
    • Deadline to apply: May 20;  Program dates - June 26 to July 23
    • 4-week residential program planned to be in-person for the summer session. 
  • StartNEURO program at UCSD - Informational Flyer
    • Application due June 3
    • Receive training, mentoring, and funding for 2 years. 
  • LEADR Spring 2022 Program
    • Interested in research? Scripps Research Education and Training program gives you a unique chance to look at data in a small cohort (~30 students)
    • Check out their website or this informational flyer with registration link. 
  • MiraCosta's Bridges to the Future Program
    • NIH program with MCC, Palomar, and CSUSM to increase transfer success of underrepresented students in biomedical research careers. 
    • Application deadline for the upcoming 2022-23 academic year is May 31, 2022. Informational flyer or contact Suzie Bailey (sbailey@miracosta.edu)

    • Resources include: financial support of $6000 per academic year; faculty mentoring and advising; academic support, educational and professional development workshops; research opportunities-lab shadowing, independent research, conference attendance; a supportive community of scholars

  • Anatomy Open Lab
    • Thursdays from 3:15pm to 5:15pm at the OCN STEMLC room 1216B. 
    • Come to the Oceanside STEM Center to participate!
  • Science Test Prep
  • TEAS Prep
    • Free prep for TEAS offered in zoom - informational website 
  • Club IT weekly sessions
    • Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 5pm
    • Zoom link: hear the latest on cybersecurity, big data, and other tech news!

Math Events

  • Math 150 - Review sessions for Final Exams: 
    • Friday May 20: 10:30am- Noon (in OC3516) and 3-4:30pm (online in the STEMLC zoom)
    • Click the "Get Tutoring Now" button on the main website: www.miracosta.edu/mlc
  • AMATYC - Student Math League Spring Competition
    • Done for this term - next competition in Fall 2022.
  • Math Club
    • Event: Movie night - Fermat's Last Theorem
    • **Check the new date** Monday, April 25, 2022, starts at 6pm in zoom. 
  • Let's Talk Math sessions and MiraCosta Math Competition
  • 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

  • Future Chemistry Teachers
    • The American Chemical Society (ACS) has a massive program for future teachers. Check out the ACS-Hach Program website for details on more than $2.5 million in scholarships and grants given out to future and current chemistry teachers.  
    • Scroll down for additional information on the NOYCE program at CSUSM that could allow you to have your last few years of college paid for completely!
  • AWPA Scholarship - American Public Works Association 
  • More Coming Soon!

Science And Math Career Options

  • Internships:
    • HACU-NSF Summer Scholars Internship Program. We are again proud to offer the NSF Summer Scholars Internship Program (SSIP) for Summer 2022. This is a 10-week program that provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work in at the NSF. Interns are encouraged to pursue careers in STEM fields. Students who are interested can apply at www.hacu.net/hnip. Informational Flyer
    • Application for HNIP open. The application for the Summer and Fall 2022 sessions of HNIP is now open. Students can go to www.hacu.net/hnip to submit their application. There is no application fee for the internship application and the internship positions are paid at a rate of $15.50/hour (undergraduates) or $17.25/hour (graduates). HNIP works with multiple federal agencies include the USDA, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Library of Congress, FDIC, CDC, the Federal Reserve Board, FDA, and NSF, just to name a few. Internships are currently virtual for the Summer session.
  • Internships in STEM - San Diego Squared (SD2)
  • Concrete Management Degree - Career opportunities
  • Project GAINS - future 2-year college teachers
  • STEM Teaching Program - Noyce Scholar at CSU-San Marcos