EVENTS

 

Fieldtrip to STEMbassadors IDEA Center

  • On Wednesday, February 7th (Flex Day) OC STEM will be taking a field trip to the STEMbassadors IDEA Center in Ventura, CA. The IDEA Center is a maker space that consists of 3D printer, vinyl cutter, CNC router, weaving loom, woodshop, risograph, C02 laser cutter, sublimation printer, fiber laser, and waterjet machines. Learn more by visiting their website: https://www.stembassadors.net/ideacenter

  • We will meet at OC on Wednesday, February 7th at 12pm and return at 4pm. If you are interested in attending, please complete this form by Tuesday, January 16th.

IDEA Center Field Trip Flyer

 

OC School of STEM January Workshop Schedule

January School of STEM Workshop Flyer

 

Merge Cube Workshop

Merge Cube Workshop Flyer

 

OC STEM Welcome and Mixer
OC STEM Welcome and Mixer

 

NorCal Success Tour Field Trip

NorCal Field Trip

 

INVOLVEMENT 

 

Condor Connections Mentorship Program

Condor Connections Flyer

 

OC STEM Clubs

Join a STEM Club Flyer

 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

 

VC Foundation Scholarship

  • The 2023-2024 Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarship Application Is Now Open. The VCCF Scholarship Program opens doors of educational opportunity for students of all ages. We firmly believe that by affording access to higher education to individuals, our entire community is strengthened. A scholarship is more than a financial award—it is the key that unlocks the future for deserving students by building their confidence and removing obstacles that stand in the way of success. Apply here

  • The application closes on Friday, January 19, 2024 

OC Foundation Scholarship

  • A variety of Scholarship Grants are available based on criteria including academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, program of study and more. 

  • Attend a demonstration, workshop, or Q&A drop in to learn more and get assistance with applying to scholarships. Dates can be found here. 

  • For students currently attending Oxnard College who will be transferring to a 4-year University, with a transfer timeline of either Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 = OCF Transfer Student Application (deadline: 02/29/2024 @ 11:59pm)

  • For students currently attending Oxnard College who will continue their studies in 2024-25 at Oxnard College = OCF Continuing/Returning Student Application (deadline: 05/31/2024 @ 11:59pm)

 

INTERNSHIPS

 

The National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) 

  • Paid 8–10-week summer internship at universities and colleges across the country in all areas of STEM and Social Sciences 
  • Must be US Citizen/Permanent Resident 
  • Benefits: Receive $5,000-$6,000, housing, and travel to/from site 
  • Work closely with faculty members, graduate students, postdoctoral mentors, and program coordinator 
  • Participate in professional development workshops. Present final research project at poster session and oral symposium 
  • Applications usually due each year at the end of January to mid-February 

 

Pathways to Science  

  • Browse 600+ different summer research experiences for undergraduates (REU) and paid internships, programs that encourage community college applicants 
  • How to find and apply to programs 

 

Future Leaders in Advanced Materials Internship

 

FLAM Flyer

 

National Park Service's Mosaics in Science Internship Program 

  • The Mosaics in Science Internship Program provides youth that are under-represented in natural resource science career fields with on-the-ground, science-based, work experience with the National Park Service. The program provides interns with opportunities to work on inventorying and monitoring, research, GIS and other technologies, and interpretation and education projects. After the internships, a career workshop is held in Washington DC where the interns present the results of their work, are exposed to different science careers, and develop skills to apply for a federal job. The program is administered by the NPS Natural Resource Stewardship and Science offices, the NPS Youth Programs Division, and in partnership with Environment for the Americas.
  • Length: Mosaics In Science internships are twelve or twenty weeks, and start around mid-May. A mandatory, all-expense paid career workshop will be held immediately following the park-based portion of the internship.
  • Pay: Interns are provided a weekly stipend over their term, travel expenses are paid, and the costs of housing are covered. The weekly stipend for DHA-RA interns is $640 and for PLC interns is $600.
  • Deadline to apply: January 31, 2024 on http://www.latinoheritageintern.com/
  • More information: Please visit https://www.mosaicsinscience.org/faqs/ to learn more and contact mosaics@environmentamericas.org for questions.

 

Cal Poly’s COMPASS program

Cal Poly COMPASS Program
Cal Poly COMPASS Program Application Info
Cal Poly COMPASS Program Flyer

 

Navy IMPACT Internship

  • Management, Business and Leadership Summer Internship Opportunity (IMPACT)
  • Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is offering a paid business, management and leadership internship for students enrolled at least part-time in an institution of higher education.
  • Requirements:
    • Students must be at least 18 years or age
    • Have a 2.75 GPA
    • Be enrolled in a non-STEM vocational certificate or degree program such as humanities, liberal arts, political science, criminal justice, graphic design, management, business administration, journalism or corporate communications
    • Have completed 1 year of post-secondary studies prior to the internship start date
  • Apply for the IMPACT program!
    • Become a part of the NSWC PHD team
    • Federal benefits (Annual and Sick Leave, 401(k), Life and Health insurance)
    • Participants who successfully complete the program may be eligible for a permanent position
    with NSWC PHD
  • Submit cover letter, resume, and transcript to bit.ly/NavyImpactProgram to apply
  • Email questions to nswcphd.recruiting@us.navy.mil
  • Application Cycle: December 4, 2023-January 26, 2024

 

UCSB's Quantum Foundry

Quantum Foundry Flyer