MESA Events
(Dates, locations & times subject to change; for all in person workshops face coverings indoors will be strongly recommended but not required)
Advantages of Quantum Computers
Friday, January 27 - 5:00 pm - PS 229
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This is a presentation given after a 4 week winternship which is a collaboration between CSUSB and SBVC.
If you missed this event, you can view the recording here: Advantages of Quantum Computers |
To register, click here:
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The Mathematics of Student Loans w/SBVC Professor Anthony Castro
Wednesday, February 15 – 6:00-7:00 pm – Online Event Only!
| Which university should you attend based on your financial package? Join Professor Castro as he helps us to determine how to avoid thousands of dollars of debt. |
To register, click here: Mathematics of
Zoom Meeting ID: 898 4040 9856 Passcode: 474417
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Hands On 3D Printing Workshop, Pt II - w/Dr. Daniel Mayo, Director, STEM-MESA Program
Monday, February 27 - 1:30 pm - PS-135 & Zoom
| In this workshop, you will learn how to create/find a model to print. You will receive training on operating the Ender 3 Pro to print objects independently. All students/faculty/family are welcome! |
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Pipeline Programs at UCR School of Medicine with Amanda Limon, Health Educator 3, School of Medicine Pathway Programs
Tuesday, February 28 – 2:00 pm - Online Event Only!
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Interested in becoming a medical doctor or working in the healthcare industry?
Come learn about UC Riverside School of Medicine (SOM) and the various Pipeline Programs that will help you prepare. It is never too early to become involved while attending community college and we are here to help!
Some of the programs offered in the Pipeline Program include Future Physician Leaders (FPL) and Health Coach Program.
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To register, click here: UCR Pipeline
Zoom Meeting ID: 821 1914 9374 Passcode: 077316 |
Transfer Basics: Caltech with Jann Lacoss, Associate Director of Admissions, Caltech
Tuesday, March 14 - 3:00-4:00 pm - Zoom Event Only!
| Interested in a transfer to Caltech? Then join us to "meet" Caltech Associate Director of Admissions Jann Lacoss to learn about transfer to Caltech, including transfer admission requirements, financial aid, opportunities in STEM majors, housing, transportation, and the overall university experience! |
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Oh the Places You’ll Go: On Mathematics in Careers with Samantha Homier, Research
Analyst, SBVC
Tuesday, March 28 - 4:00 pm - PS-135 & Via Zoom
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Samantha will give a talk about her journey to become a math major and her career as a math professor and data analyst. She will also give some insight into what careers a math major can obtain. |
To register, click here:
Zoom Meeting ID: 841 7047 0099
Code: 314007 |
Networking for Nerds with Jennifer Bjerke, SBVC Professor of Geography
Wednesday, March 29 - 4:00-5:00 pm - Zoom Event Only!
| Come join Jennifer Bjerke to learn how to grown your own network, find jobs, and deliver STEM success. |
To register, click here:
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Solid-State Metal-Rich Materials: Crystal Structures and Chemical Bonding with Joyce Pham, PhD,
Assistant Professor of Chemistry, California State University, San Bernardino
Thursday, April 27 – 4:00 pm – PS 135
| The Solid-State Chemistry Phamily research group at Cal State San Bernardino focuses on discovering new metal-rich materials with specific emphasis on elucidating structural and chemical-bonding features in these extended solids. This seminar discusses some of the previous and ongoing projects of Professor Pham and undergraduate students. It will touch upon synthesis from high temperatures, solving crystal structures, and using chemistry principles to rationalize interatomic interactions. There will also be time for students to inquire about the professional trajectory of the speaker. |
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How to Buy a Car Using Mathematics w/SBVC Professor Anthony Castro
Monday, May 8 – 6:00-7:00 pm – Zoom Event Only!
| Join us as we review the mathematics of car loans with Professor Castro. He’ll also share tips and strategies for getting the best deal at a time when chip shortages, additional supply chain issues, gas prices, and rate hikes loom over affordability. |
To register, click here: How To Buy
Zoom Meeting ID: 850 3378 2084 Passcode: 869167 |
MESA events are designed for MESA-eligible students who plan to earn a bachelors degree in a field that requires calculus (Math 250) or higher, however, all SBVC students are welcome to attend our events.
Questions about our MESA events? Please email dmayo@valleycollege.edu.
