Oxnard College STEM Alumni Association (OCSAA) invites you to their inaugural event: New Year, Old Friends
We invite you to attend the Oxnard College STEM Alumni Association (OCSAA) inaugural event: New Year, Old Friends, on Tuesday, February 7th at 6pm in AA-101. The flyer features links to RSVP for the event, follow us on Instagram, join the Discord server, and check out our website. Please share the attached flyer in any way you can to promote our event (students in your classes, OC STEM alum you know, OC STEM faculty, OC STEM Clubs, etc.). We’ll also have some printed versions available next week if you’d like to share physical copies with your contacts. Hope to see you at the event!
Spring 2023 OC Graduation and Certificate Petition Deadline
2023 HSF Scholar Application Deadline Is February 15, 2023
at 5:00PM PT
Reminder - The 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your network.
- Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
- HSF Scholars are a part of an unrivaled group of 25,000+ Scholars from 50 states, and more than 1,200 institutions, who make up the current HSF Scholar network
- HSF Scholars have access to a network of over 65,000 HSF Alumni. HSF Alumni are leaders in their professions, communities, and the nation; many now serve as HSF mentors, career coaches, and volunteers
- HSF Scholars have access to a full range of Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
- Career services include access to internships and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
- HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, Healthcare Summit, and Alumni Symposium
- Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and select career opportunities with HSF corporate partners
- Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which ranges from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students
Deadline: February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT
Eligibility:
- Must be of Hispanic heritage
- U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2023-2024 academic year
- Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
About HSF:
HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.
Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $708 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.
Additional Important information:
- It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application
- No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I
- To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application
HSF Scholar Application Timeline:
- January – Phase I of the HSF Scholar Program application opened January 1 and closes February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT
- Late February– Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists
- March – Finalists are also announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents
- June – HSF Scholars are announced (including students waitlisted for the HSF Scholar designation)
- June to December – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)
- December – 10,000 HSF Scholars are confirmed after the verification process is completed.
Biology Club talk at 12:30pm Wednesday, February 1, 2023 via Zoom
Quantum Foundry Internship Summer 2023
The Quantum Foundry internship program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and hosted at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) is currently recruiting undergraduates. The program seeks to engage science and engineering undergraduate students from California Community Colleges, California State Universities, and other primarily undergraduate institutions for an 8-week summer research experience-June 26-August 18, 2023.
Undergraduate interns will gain first-hand experience in quantum-related scientific investigation via a dynamic, collaborative research environment. They are matched individually with Foundry faculty and graduate student lab mentors who provide ongoing training and support. Interns also participate in professional development activities preparing them for graduate research and the workforce.
The internship webpage provides details about program benefits, student eligibility, and participating faculty. Interns are awarded a $5000 stipend. Shared housing is available for out-of-area students.
The deadline to complete the online application is February 5, 2023.
For any questions, please reach out to Wendy Ibsen, UCSB Associate Director, Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships at wendyibsen@ucsb.edu
OC Career Speaker Series Port of Hueneme
OC Annual 2023 Job Fair
Join an OC STEM Club
Condor Connections Invitation
Ventura County Casitas Lifeguard opportunity
National Space Internship
Space Workforce 2030 is a growing coalition of leading companies committed to collaboratively working toward a shared vision of expanding and diversifying opportunities for talent to join the exciting space industry.
As part of this commitment, the 30 companies of Space Workforce 2030 have pledged to significantly increase the number of diverse interns with a goal of hiring at least 3,000 interns by summer 2030.
Great space employees start as great space interns. By completing the National Space Intern form, you will be part of a candidate pool for our participating companies’ internship programs.
These companies are committed to providing a supportive intern community, giving interns opportunities to connect, network, and share their experiences.
To be considered for a National Space Intern opportunity, interested students must register and submit their resumes for consideration via this website during the 2022-23 academic year.
Please visit the following website to complete an interest form: https://aerospace.recsolu.com/app/collect/form/jJZyP2tEUY3oDBKIdEANcg
Lifeguard Academy at Oxnard College
Please visit the OC Lifeguard Academy website for further details.
Oxnard College Future Teachers Club (STEM) Invitation to Join
Summer Internships with the Department of Energy
The application for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Minority Serving Educational Institute Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) internships is open for three more weeks (January 31st deadline – 11:59PM EST) so there is still time to apply. The program is limited to applicants from minority-serving institutions, and this means that the applicant pool is limited, and chances of students receiving an offer are good!
There are lots of great opportunities for different levels of experience and areas of interest (not just STEM). They are available at DOE offices and labs all over the U.S. and may be in-person or virtual. The webinars on January 12th at 2:00EST and January 18th at 2:00EST to answer questions about the program and help students with their application. If you would like to join us, you can register through the hyperlinks above.
For any questions and/or additional details, please contact: Maria A. Taydem, PhD, PMP ORISE Project Manager at MEISPP@orise.orau.gov or (865) 250-1707
OC SHPE Club Opportunity
Oxnard College Women in STEM Club Invitation to participate
The Stanford Summer Community College Premedical Program (SSCCPP)
Targets current community college students considered low-income and/or underrepresented in medicine providing exposure to medicine and health through topics in health disparities, leadership challenges in health provision and administration, science success strategies, professional development, clinical exposure, successful preparation for the medical school application process, postsecondary and graduate/professional school financing.
SSCCPP allows talented and motivated community college students interested in medicine to immerse themselves in the Stanford School of Medicine network through a variety of personal and professional development experiences. The 2023 program is expected to be offered as a hybrid program, offering two weeks of virtual learning and four weeks in an on-campus, residential program.
Attend an information session to learn more about the program:
Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 6pm – Advance registration required
Monday, January 30, 2023 at 7pm - Advance registration required
The program will be offered in person, and selectees will be awarded a scholarship that covers all program expenses.
There is one application for both, the premedical and research programs.
CLICK HERE to learn about the The Stanford Summer Community College Research Program (SSCCrP) students.
The Stanford Summer Community College Premedical Program (SSCCPP)
Application opens: December 1 at 11:59pm.
Application closes: March 1 at 11:59pm
SSCCPP Application Link
Website: https://www.epa.gov/careers/student-internships (Links to an external site.)
Website: https://stemgradstudents.science.gov/ (Links to an external site.)
Website: https://www.epa.gov/careers/student-internships#paidepa (Links to an external site.)
Please see course syllabus for student contact expectations, e.g. late assignment policy, student interaction policy, netiquette, etc.
January 2023 Events Calendar for the OC University Transfer Center
For further details, please visit the OC University Transfer Center website: https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/departments/student-services/transfer-center
2023 Internship with PIPELINES UCSB and Ventura Naval Base
The Problem-based Initiatives for Powerful Engagement and Learning In Naval Engineering and Science (PIPELINES) is an 8-week summer internship for community college undergraduates, a collaboration between UC Santa Barbara and the Naval Base at Port Hueneme and Point Mugu.
Students work in teams at the Naval Base on real-world science/engineering design projects, under the guidance of a Navy engineer and a UCSB graduate student mentor. Once a week, students visit UCSB for training in innovation and other professional development activities.
Community College.
Military veterans and underrepresented students are strongly encouraged to apply.
A background check is required for official acceptance.
Interns are paid $4,000 for the 8 weeks-June 12-August 4, 2023.
The online application is open now until January 22, 2023.
How do I get more information?
Zoom Info Sessions 12:00-1:00 pm on Tuesday, Jan 10 and Friday, Jan 13, 2023.
Join the Zoom Meeting ID: 858 4285 4326 Passcode: 178226
and the PIPELINES website http://pipelines-csep.cnsi.ucsb.edu/
2023 UCSB Smithsonian Scholars Program
Deadline to apply is February 15, 2023. For any additional information and/or questions, please contact: Melani Castellanos at melanicastellanos@ucsb.edu