STEM Opportunities

Below are upcoming opportunities for our STEM Students. We will post opportunities as they come up, so please be sure to check this page regularly.

Opportunities at Chabot

Other Opportunities

Spring Break Road Trip

- Where: Online via Zoom, Register for sessions online
- When: March 24th-March 27th
- Description: Checkout the schedule online. All sessions will be hosted via Zoom and an admissions representative will be available to answer questions. Virtual sessions will typically be in a 1 hour time slot. Session formats could be:
  - Admissions presentation
  - Mock lecture/problem based learning discussion
  - Q&A with Current Students

PreMedCC: From Community College to Medical Director

Where: Online via Zoom, Register in advance
When: Friday, March 21st 5PM-6:30PM
Description: Are you curious about how to turn your passion for healthcare into a leadership role that makes a lasting impact? Join us for an inspiring workshop featuring Dr. Marco Angulo, Medical Director at the Institute for Health Equity at AltaMed Health Services. Dr. Angulo will share his personal journey from community college to becoming a healthcare leader, offering insights on the challenges he overcame, the steps he took to advance his education and career, and the lessons he learned along the way. Learn how his commitment to health equity drives his work and how you can follow a similar path to make a difference in underserved communities.
This is your opportunity to hear directly from someone who has walked the path—no second-hand information or myths, just practical advice from a physician who understands what it takes to succeed. Come prepared to ask your questions and get answers that will help you navigate your pre-med journey, build a competitive application, and pursue a career in healthcare leadership. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights that can shape your future.

PreMedCC: Inside the Journey

Where: Online via Zoom, Register in advance
When: Saturday, March 22nd 10AM-11:30AM
Description: Are you curious about what it takes to become a medical student and how to navigate the journey from pre-med to medical school? Join us for an exclusive panel featuring current medical students from Kaiser Permanente, who will share their personal stories, challenges, and triumphs on the path to becoming physicians. Learn about their academic journeys, application processes, and how they balanced coursework, clinical experiences, and personal commitments. Gain practical insights into what medical schools are looking for and how to make your application stand out.
This is your chance to hear directly from medical students who have recently navigated the process—no second-hand information or myths, just real experiences and practical advice. Come prepared to ask your questions and get honest, firsthand answers that can help you better understand the path ahead. Whether you are just starting your pre-med journey or preparing to apply, this workshop will provide valuable inspiration and actionable steps to help you stay motivated and confident as you pursue your dream of becoming a physician.

Career Chat: Science Publishing

Where: Online via Zoom, Register in Advance
When: Wednesday, March 26th 10AM-11AM
Description: In this panel discussion, you will hear from Drs. Garakyaraghi and Hochstrasser about what it’s like to work in scientific publishing, how their experiences in academia prepared them, and what advice they have for scientists looking to enter the publishing space. An audience Q&A will follow.

PreMedCC: Mastering the Admissions Process

Where: Online via Zoom, Register in advance
When: Friday, March 28th 5PM-6:30PM
Description: Are you interested in learning what it takes to stand out and gain admission to the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine? Join us for an insightful workshop featuring Dr. Lindia Willies-Jacobo, Senior Associate Dean for Admissions and Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, and Agasia Lanier, Admissions Counselor and Recruitment Coordinator. They will share what the admissions committee looks for in applicants, how to build a competitive application, and the importance of aligning your experiences with the school’s mission of advancing health equity and community service.
This is your opportunity to hear directly from those who review applications—no second-hand information or misconceptions, just clear and practical insights from admissions professionals who know what it takes to succeed. Come prepared to ask your questions and get honest, actionable answers that can help you navigate the admissions process with confidence. Whether you’re just starting your pre-med journey or preparing to apply, this workshop will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to strengthen your application and take the next step toward your medical career.

PreMedCC: Your Chance to Make History

Where: Online via Zoom, Register in advance
When: Saturday, March 29th 10AM-11:30AM
Description: Are you ready to be part of something historic and shape the future of medicine? Join us for an exclusive workshop featuring Adrian Jones, JD, Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Medicine. Learn about the opportunity to join the inaugural class at this innovative medical school, where students will play a key role in establishing a culture of excellence, compassion, and community service. Discover what makes Roseman University unique, what admissions committees are looking for, and how you can position yourself as a competitive applicant.
This is your chance to hear directly from a key decision-maker—no second-hand information or misconceptions, just practical insights from someone who understands the admissions process. Come prepared to ask your questions and get clear, honest answers that can help you navigate your path to medical school with confidence. Whether you’re just starting your pre-med journey or preparing your application, this workshop will provide the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to help you take the next step toward achieving your dream of becoming a physician.

IVC and PreMedCC Health Professions Virtual Conference

Where: Online via Zoom, Register in Advance
When: April 17th-April 18th
Description: The Irvine Valley College (IVC) and PreMedCC Health Professions Virtual Conference is an annual event that provides information, updates, and resources on health professions programs available for students.

Student Ambassador at International Microwave Symposium

Where: Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
When: Saturday, June 14th-Friday, June 20th
Description: Experience IMS as an insider and get complimentary registration when you help out as a student ambassador! The International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is the most prestigious conference in the field of RF and microwave engineering. Each year, this event attracts thousands of people from all over the world. Although the prestige of IMS is based on a consistently excellent technical program and many networking opportunities, the overall success of reach conference is due to the combined effort of many volunteers. Find out more information on the conference website.

Big Data Summer Immersion

This full-time, in-person, six-week summer immersion will introduce undergraduate students to emerging challenges at the intersection of Big Data, Statistics, and Human Health. Lectures will be led by a diverse group of stellar biostatistics, statistics, engineering, and computer science faculty and researchers from public health, medicine and social sciences at Yale University. Working in teams, students will participate in mentored big data research projects. You can apply online and applications are accepted on rolling basis until March 14th, 2025. Want to learn more about the program? Come to the Info Session on February 18th from 6AM-7AM PST. You can register for the info session online.

MAST Scholars Program

The MAST Scholars Program provides students with financial and educational opportunities to explore science and mathematics teaching in a middle or high school. Highlights include:

Community College MAST Scholars receive a $500 scholarship
Priority admission to the CSUEB Teaching Credential Program
Access to high-quality STEM educational and professional workshops
Connect with TED faculty who are passionate about your success and experts in your future career
Join a community of peers interested in STEM K12 teaching
Personalized Teaching Credential Advising

Apply to MAST Today!

Free Undergraduate Student Membership to AICHE

Are you an undergraduate majoring in Chemical Engineering? If so, you can join the American Institute of Chemical Engineers for free! Your free membership includes:

Academy Online Courses (Non-member rates - Grants 1 free code to an online course for member rates)
Academy - In-Person Courses (Non-member rates)
Limited Access to AIChE Engage

Student Publication Opportunity: National Human Genome Institute

The vision of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is to improve the health of all humans through genomics research, Specifically, by using a scientific lens to engage with a societal challenge, this is an opportunity to write about it and submit to GI.

If interested, here are some details:

Students can work in teams to write about any topic of genomics and society that interests them.
Student submissions that meet the guidelines will be reviewed by researchers from prestigious academic institutions.
This process might produce an artifact for students to demonstrate their scientific writing skills at specific proficiencies within a real-world context.
Submission deadlines are on November 1 and March 7.
Submission guidelines, Frequently Asked Questions and previously published student papers are all included in this link to the journal.

Recordings

Engineering Certificates Explained

UC TAG Workshop Recording