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Sponsored by both STEM and Visual and Performing Arts, Robert Lang will discuss how the art of origami can be applied to many real world scientific problems.  The lecture will be followed by a class in origami!   Register is limited, so sign up now!

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A team of 3 students participated in AMATYC's 2023 Student Research League.  This year's challenge was to use mathematical modeling to design a program or initiative addressing food insecurity among K-16 students in low-income communities.  Students proposed a scalable green house plan to support healthy food options for our community members. Contact: sara.meana@estrellamountain.edu

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Using the film "Hidden Figures" as an inspiration point, students examined primary source documents and then modeled the US's first orbital space flight.  Students created a python code that created an animation to simulate the flight path.  They also build a multipiece, rotating model where the globe is sliced along the flight path.  This group presented at ANAS Annual Conference and were recognized as the Outstanding Student Presentation.
Contact: sara.meana@estrellamountain.edu

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Psychology Undergraduate Research at Estrella 

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For many years, (since before 2016, but consistently since then, except for pandemic years) we have had students at Estrella do research in Psychology and present their findings at local and national conferences (image is a student in Portland, OR, presenting her research at the WPA conference, Western Psychological Association). Students in Psychology Club and Psi Beta (the national honor society for Psych students at two-year colleges) complete research projects either through their classes or through club activities and analyze and present the data. Contact: erica.wager@estrellamountain.edu

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Academic Decathlon HS Outreach (new F2023)

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Academic Decathlon HS Outreach (new F2023)

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Students in the Engineering program at EMCC are working with partner high schools across Arizona to develop educational activities in support of the content required for this year's Academic Decathlon topic (Brain Science).   Students are working to develop tutorials in Arduino programming and hacking to transform a "Jedi Mind Trick" toy into a sensor for measuring brain function.   Students will also be recruiting other students from the Nursing program to develop and deliver educational units to high school students. Please contact David Benson for additional information, david.benson@estrellamountain.edu

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The EMCC Community Teaching Garden is an interdisciplinary space created by students, staff, and faculty to serve as a model for exchanging best practices that promote sustainable communities in the Sonoran Desert. Our garden has recently been expanded to include over 500 square feet of drip-irrigated raised beds that provide unique experiential opportunities for students, particularly those students interested in botany, horticulture, cellular biology, physiology, or the burgeoning field of sustainability.  We maintain both a winter and summer garden, and produce is freely available to the wider community.  Please contact Jarod Raithel or Neil Raymond for additional information.  jarod.raithel@estrellamountain.edu, neil.raymond@estrellamountain.edu

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Animal Ambassadors Community Outreach Program

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Animal Ambassadors Community Outreach Program

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Estrella Mountain Community College’s Animal Ambassadors Community Outreach Program is a student-led initiative focused on raising ecological awareness and promoting sustainability in our community.  We maintain a collection of over 20 different species of native and exotic reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods that are utilized in educational outreach at local schools, public recreation centers, and other nonprofits.  Since our inception in Spring 2018, EMCC Animal Ambassadors have conducted over 100 off-campus outreach events, reaching thousands here in the Valley.  Student workers and interns also manage an open lab, Monday through Friday between 3 - 5 pm on EMCC’s main campus in Montezuma (MON) 102 to teach guests about our collection.  Please contact Jarod Raithel for additional information. jarod.raithel@estrellamountain.edu

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Undergraduate Research Experience in Machine Learning for Health Diagnostics

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Undergraduate Research Experience in Machine Learning for Health Diagnostics

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The project title was Lung Segmentation and Image Analysis of CT scans of COVID19 patients. During the Spring of 2023, three students learned about Deep Learning and Neural Networks as the next phase of the research experience.  They read research articles on COVID-19 to understand the types of lung abnormalities that may occur as a result of virus, read radiology reports on how radiologists identify ground glass opacities and consolidation, and an article that tied ML with health diagnostics to gain an understanding of the impact ML can have on health diagnostics. Their research question was how can Deep Learning and Neural Networks can be used to perform lung segmentation on a CT scan, then proceed to create a Region of Interest to find and identify lung abnormalities of a patient with COVID-19. Please contact Sharon Stefan for additional information.  sharon.stefan@estrellamountain.edu

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Students in ECE 102 produce final projects that "level-up" the skills that they have learned during the semester.   Projects typically extend student capabilities with laser cutting/construction, Arduino building and programming, 3D printing and/or Excel programming.   Past projects have included the construction of a Arduino driven voice recorder using a rotary telephone, a Minecraft bedside lamp, a breadboard/LED tic-tac-toe game, and robotic fingers using laser cut wood and servo motors.   Students share their projects with each other and the EMCC community during an end-of-year showcase.  Please contact David Benson for additional information, david.benson@estrellamountain.edu

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Undergraduate Research Experience in Machine Learning

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Undergraduate Research Experience in Machine Learning

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The project title was Exploring Classical Machine Learning Algorithms on Iris Data Set.   In Fall 2022, this URE was designed for students to explore Machine Learning (ML) who had no prior experience and wanted to know more about ML and data science.  The purpose was to expose students a basic understanding in ML and to ultimately tackle a research question in Health Diagnostics in the area of Radiology for Spring 2023.  Students learned about the differences between Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning. The students worked on code created in Python on Iris Data set with K-Nearest Neighbor.  They modified the code to see how K-Means, Support Vector Machines and Decision Trees behaved on this set.  Please contact Sharon Stefan for additional information.  sharon.stefan@estrellamountain.edu

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Engineering Project Showcase (ECE 211/212)

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Engineering Project Showcase (ECE 211/212)

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Students in the Statics, Dynamics and Solid Mechanics courses at EMCC develop final projects leveraging equipment and resources that we have at EMCC.  Past projects have included instrumenting model bridge and crane system designs to test load distributions, 3D printed Scotch Yoke mechanisms and destructive testing of steel and copper beams.  Please contact David Benson for additional information, david.benson@estrellamountain.edu

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Students in ECE 103 participate in Engineering Design projects to put into practice their class learning on the engineering design process and teamwork methods.   Past projects have included:  Transport Stretcher Designs for the Duomo (Florence, IT), Scorpion Detectors, and Color Pickers.   The projects teams work for half the semester on the design project and then test their solutions at the Engineering Project Showcase.  The final design presentations and competitions are open to the EMCC community. Please contact David Benson for additional information, david.benson@estrellamountain.edu

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The Immersive Total Patient Management Experience (ITPME). A collaboration of EMT, Paramedicine, Nursing, Psychology, Theatre/Film Arts. Is a highly immersive experience for students in all these disciplines as they design, write, stage, act, and simulate scenes on campus that have been staged. Giving students the chance to immerse themselves in scenarios that feel real.
https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/allied-health/ems/paramedicine-programs/immersive-total-patient-management-experience/more-about-itpme

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More About ITPME | Emergency Medical Services | Mesa Community College

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The Immersive Total Patient Management Experience (ITPME) is a multi-college, cross-disciplinary educational event held annually since 2015. Initially designed to serve as a capstone assessment event prior to Paramedicine students being released for the field internship phase of their study; this ev…

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The Rio Salado Library offers the Maricopa Native Seed Library.

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The Pre-Vet Club is now active again following a pandemic-related hiatus.

Contact: Jaimee Corbet
jaimee.corbet@paradisevalley.edu

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The GCC Library has been developing a makerspace that is available for students, faculty and staff. The space includes a 3D printer, book binding and other functionality. The Library holds occasional seminars and workshops to train people how to use the materials.

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Literacy Partners Project

May 15 - 26, 2023

Mesa Community College

Contact: Alex Arreguin

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Thursday, April 20th, 2023, 10 am - 3 pm, Glendale Community College, Central mall & SU-104DE

For questions, contact Dr. Kimberly Smith

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Thursday, April 20th, 9 am - 11 am, Paradise Valley Community College, KSC Main Walkway

Friday, April 21st, 9 am - 11 am, Paradise Valley Community College, 4.4 Acre lot next to Q building,

Questions, Contact - Cali Mauri

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Earth Forward - Designing a sustainable future 

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https://www.maricopa.edu/events/earth-forward
Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 10 am - 3 pm,

South Mountain Community College, SU 100

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With Earth Day approaching, it is time for our annual E.A.R.T.H. Forward event. The Office of Sustainability and South Mountain Community College will host this year's event and invites you to attend! Join students, faculty, employees, and community members and learn about a sustainable future through Education, Adaptation, Resilience, Technology, and Humanities!

Come to the vendor fair, listen to live speaker presentations on various sustainability topics, be part of student sustainability discussions, and collect fun prizes! We have one planet and over eight billion people sharing it - it is time to learn how to work and live smarter together and move toward designing a more sustainable future.
Sustainability Leadership Awards
The 2023 Sustainability Leadership Awards recognize the faculty, staff, and students of Maricopa Community Colleges who have committed to a more sustainable future and are leading sustainability efforts within their campuses and communities. It also recognizes individuals using alternate modes of transportation to reduce carbon emissions. We invite you to nominate students, staff, and faculty who deserve recognition.
Student Showcase
The Earth Forward Summit on April 19, 2023, will feature a student showcase highlighting the notable achievements of students at Maricopa Community Colleges. Sustainability touches everyone, regardless of discipline, and EARTH Forward will allow students to connect their concerns about a sustainable future with their majors. Since this is a showcase and not a competition, we will not judge the work. To take part, complete the Student Showcase submission form for consideration.

Earth Forward Agenda

10 a.m. Noon | Exhibit Fair, SMCC LRC Patio

Noon 12:45 p.m. | Lunch, Networking, and Student Showcase, SMCC Student Union 100

Kick Off,Anthony Garcia, MCCCD Sustainability Project Manager

President Welcome, Dr. Daniel

Speaker introduction, Azra Mahmood, SMCC Communications Faculty and Anthony Garcia, MCCCD Sustainability Project Manager

1:15 1:45 p.m | Keynote Speaker: Kaley Blackstock, Sustainability Director, Gensler (SMCC Science building architect)

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and over 7,000 professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Guided by a mission to create a better world through the power of design, Gensler believes the source of its strength is people. It continues to sharpen its climate action focus with fresh research, new design capabilities and updated priorities to achieve a net-zero carbon portfolio by 2030. Through its Green Materials Initiative, Gensler is also working to reshape the entire building materials supply chain to reduce construction-related carbon emissions significantly.

1:50 - 2:05 p.m. | From Nope to Hope: Transform Your Future with Concrete Actions. Presented by: Danielle Cowan, Librarian, South Mountain CC, and Natalie Case, Education Programs Developer, Scottsdale CC

Every day brings more and more alarming news about the state of the environment. Instead of becoming paralyzed with inaction, we will explore actions that you can take today in your own sphere of influence that can make a difference.

2:05 - 2:10 p.m. | Break

2:10 - 2:35 p.m. | Student Sustainability Talks. Presented by: Azra Mahmood, Communications Faculty, South Mountain CC

Students from around the district will give presentations on sustainability-themed topics they have researched and are excited to share! Each presentation will be three to five minutes long with an accompanying slide show or pre-recorded video.

2:35 - 2:50 p.m. | Dinner for 9.6 Billion - Sustainable food systems. Presented by: Brigitte Bavousett, Cultural Science Adjunct, Mesa CC

The world population has reached over 8 billion-and we'll hit 9.6 billion in 2047! Yet farmlands continue to diminish as cities worldwide build out, pouring concrete on lands that once grew our food. Some solutions are already up and running-and now you can discover what you can do to help ensure a Sustainable Food System now and into the future.

2:50 - 3:00 p.m. | Closing. Presented by: Azra Mahmood and Anthony Garcia
Sustainability Leadership Recognition

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Earth Forward 2023 - Designing a Sustainable Future

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With Earth Day approaching, it is time for our annual E.A.R.T.H. Forward event. The Office of Sustainability and South Mountain Community College will host this year's event and invites you to attend! Join students, faculty, employees, and community members and learn about a sustainable future through Education, Adaptation, Resilience, Technology, and Humanities!

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Contact: jeannette.shaffer@southmountaincc.edu

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Provides students and the community with information on free guest speakers and other events.
https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/featured/stem-speaker-series

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STEM Speaker Series | Scottsdale Community College

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Are you interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us by attending one or all five sessions in the STEM Speaker Series.

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Students in the STEM FOI will engage in a STE(A)M-subject trivia competition to win prizes and prove who will be the campus champions. Many of the trivia questions will have a DEI or sustainability focus.

Monday, March 27, 2003 from 1:00-2:15 PM

Contact: Kristin Bennes
kristin.bennes@paradisevalley.edu

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Following a pandemic-related hiatus, PVCC's Sustainability Committee is being rebooted in Spring 2023.

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Funded undergraduate research opportunities with University of New Mexico (SCME), Pasadena City College, and the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC)

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Remote Access Infrastructure for Nanotechnology (RAIN)

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Remote Access Infrastructure for Nanotechnology (RAIN)

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What type of tools are available for remote?

The remote access instrument centers have a wide rarity of microscopes and analytical tools to enable high magnification with high resolution for 2D and 3D imaging and prices measurement of chemical, compositional, or other physical properties, respectfully. Sample libraries at the instrument centers have specimen to cover most interest areas.

For more information on these tools and techniques please reference E SC 216 course notes and training modules.

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is a type of electron microscope that produces images of a sample by scanning it with a focused beam of electrons. The electrons interact with atoms in the sample, producing various signals that can be detected and that contain information about the sample's surface topography and composition. The electron beam is generally scanned in a raster scan pattern, and the beam's position is combined with the detected signal to produce an image. SEM can achieve resolution better than 1 nanometer. Specimens can be observed in high vacuum, in low vacuum, in wet conditions (in environmental SEM), and at a wide range of cryogenic or elevated temperatures. Read more

Electron Probe Microanalyzer (EPMA)

What is an Electron Microprobe, how is it different from a Scanning Electron Microscope, and when does a researcher choose the probe vs. the SEM?
An electron microprobe (or electron probe microanalyzer, EPMA) is a specialized scanning electron microscope, optimized for accurate and precise quantitative compositional analysis of solid materials at the micro-scale. In addition to electron imaging capability, it has a reflected light microscope to check focus and surface quality. It is equipped with five wavelength-dispersive X-ray spectrometers (WDS), which use diffracting crystals to separate the characteristic X-rays emiited by a sample before counting them. This gives the EPMA much finer spectral resolution than the energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometers (EDS) often installed on SEMs. In turn, in combination with careful analysis of standards and matrix correction software, WDS allows quantification of all major elements heavier than N and minor elements down in some cases to ~100 ug/g, with typically 1% relative precision and accuracy. Because each WDS spectrometer only counts one wavelength at a time, one usually only analyzes a short list of elements. By comparison, EDS analysis on the SEM achieves only about 5% relative precision and accuracy and generally cannot detect minor elements below ~1000 ug/g, but simultaneously measures all the elements. Hence, when accurate and precise determination of a known list of elements is desired, the EPMA is the instrument of choice. When quicker qualitative assessment of the elements present is desired, the SEM is the tool of choice. EPMA analysis gives a student an opportunity to learn and think about a number of important issues in microanalysis and in the science and statistics of measurement more broadly: choice of standards, background subtraction, counting statistics, reproducibility, detection limits, internal and external precision, etc.

Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)

Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS, EDX, or XEDS), sometimes called energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDXA) or energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDXMA), is an analytical technique used for the elemental analysis or chemical characterization of a sample. It relies on an interaction of some source of X-ray excitation and a sample. Its characterization capabilities are due in large part to the fundamental principle that each element has a unique atomic structure allowing unique set of peaks on its X-ray emission spectrum. Read more

Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

Atomic-force microscopy (AFM) or scanning-force microscopy (SFM) is a very high-resolution type of scanning probe microscopy (SPM), with demonstrated resolution on the order of fractions of a nanometer, more than 1000 times better than the optical diffraction limit. Read more

Profilometer

Profilometer is a measuring instrument used to measure a surface's profile, in order to quantify its roughness. Read more

Ultraviolet-visible Spectrophotometer

Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy or ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry (UV-Vis or UV/Vis) refers to absorption spectroscopy or reflectance spectroscopy in the ultraviolet-visible spectral region. This means it uses light in the visible and adjacent (near-UV and near-infrared [NIR]) ranges. The absorption or reflectance in the visible range directly affects the perceived color of the chemicals involved. Read more

Confocal Microscope

Confocal microscopy is an optical imaging technique for increasing optical resolution and contrast of a micrograph by means of adding a spatial pinhole placed at the confocal plane of the lens to eliminate out-of-focus light. It enables the reconstruction of three-dimensional structures from the obtained images. Read more

Optical Microscope

The optical microscope, often referred to as light microscope, is a type of microscope which uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify images of small samples. Optical microscopes are the oldest design of microscope and were possibly invented in their present compound form in the 17th century. Basic optical microscopes can be very simple, although there are many complex designs which aim to improve resolution and sample contrast. Read more

Molecular Analyzer

The molecular analyzer is used for the measurement of the size, electrophoretic mobility of proteins, zeta potential of colloids and nanoparticles, and optionally the measurement of protein mobility and microrheology of protein and polymer solutions.

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is a technique which is used to obtain an infrared spectrum of absorption or emission of a solid, liquid or gas. An FTIR spectrometer simultaneously collects high spectral resolution data over a wide spectral range. This confers a significant advantage over a dispersive spectrometer which measures intensity over a narrow range of wavelengths at a time. Read more

X-ray fluorescence (XRF)

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is the emission of characteristic "secondary" (or fluorescent) X-rays from a material that has been excited by bombarding with high-energy X-rays or gamma rays. The phenomenon is widely used for elemental analysis and chemical analysis, particularly in the investigation of metals, glass, ceramics and building materials, and for research in geochemistry, forensic science, archaeology and art objects such as paintings and murals. Read more

Rough Vacuum Equipment Trainer (RA-RVET)

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For microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing outreach.

Contact: rick.vaughn@riosalado.edu

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Partner for STEM outreach for Delta GEMS program
Contact: rick.vaughn@riosalado.edu

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Featuring Nanotechnology and Semiconductor Manufacturing
Contact: michelle.traveler@riosalado.edu

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Various volunteer activities that connect students to real world experiences, many of which involve STEAM themes.  For example, Better Piggies, Adopt-A-Road, Feed My Starving Children, Wild Horse Rescue, and Burrowing Owl Habitats

contact: matthew.healy@scottsdalecc.edu

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In collaboration with City of Tempe for AZSciTech Festival.

Contact: rick.vaughn@riosalado.edu

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Weekly Events Updates on STEM FOI Canvas Site

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Weekly Events Updates on STEM FOI Canvas Site

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contact: patricia.dueck@scottsdalecc.edu

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contact: steve.mutz@scottsdalecc.edu

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SCC Planetarium Show - Ultima Thule and the New Horizons Encounter | Scottsdale Community College

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After a successful flyby of Pluto three and a half years ago, the New Horizons Spacecraft had a close encounter with Kuiper Belt object 2014 MU69, otherwise known as “Ultima Thule” on New Year’s Day, 2019. This presentation will discuss the New Horizons mission, its results and the latest from the U…

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Annual event in which students from around 18 high schools participate in a friendly science and math competition. Lots of fun!

contact:  patricia.dueck@scottsdalecc.edu

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CNUW:  Center for Native and Urban Wildlife

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CNUW:  Center for Native and Urban Wildlife

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Many events that educate students and the general public on conservation of the Sonoran Desert.  Events include butterfly counts, pollinator gardens, tours for 3rd graders, propagation of native plants (i.e. saguaro cacti) for restoration of damaged habitats
contact:  natalie.case@scottsdalecc.edu, john.weser@scottsdalecc.edu

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources: Reporting FAQs  |  COVID-19 Reporting  |  Maricopa Coronavirus Website | Contact SCC

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Indigeneous voices in STEAM: Series of events in Nov 2022

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Indigeneous voices in STEAM: Series of events in Nov 2022

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Chandler Public Library: STEAM Club, SciTech Institute

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Join us for summer STEAM fun as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on.

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As summer 2023, the new STEM Center of Excellence Director is Sharon Stefan

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As summer 2023, the new STEM Center of Excellence Director is Sharon Stefan

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The EMCC makerspace is open all students, faculty and staff. We have everything from 3D printers (filament and resin) to CNC routers. We train whole classes and individuals to use the equipment for their classes. We don't make things for people or classes we teach people how to make it for themselves. Contacts Dwain Desbien and Steven Shapiro

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MakerSpace | Estrella Mountain Community College

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Estrella Mountain Community College’s STEAM Engine MakerSpace is where creativity, ingenuity, and technology collide.

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GWCC has a LC Task Force that is working to support the development of LCs on campus. There is a lot of interest in potential STEAM collaborations across disciplines. Soren Hammerschmidt is the chair of the LC Task Force.

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A number of science classes are utilizing undergraduate research models for instruction. These are not technically STEAM, but they have STEAM potential. Doug Walker is the chair of the Math and Science Division. Herb Wildey and Saroj Chirravuri are also involved in undergrad research efforts.

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Currently in the development phase.

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Features several 3D printers.

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Currently in the development phase.

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Facility improvement project to provide more labs and classrooms with adequate technology, equipment, and materials. Based on preliminary assessments, the project team has developed a facility renovation plan to phase the overall scope of work from Year 1 to Year 4.

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Future development of an Engineering lab space with a significant STEAM component.  In early planning stages.

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Future development of an Engineering lab space with a significant STEAM component.  In early planning stages.

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https://scitechinstitute.org/events/chandler-public-library-steam-club-30/

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Chandler Public Library: STEAM Club, SciTech Institute

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frank.marfai@phoenixcollege.edu or alicia.fritz@phoenixcollege.edu

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We'll send you emails about daily events. Get a feel STEAM Days, before they kick off.
Attend the Events, in real-time from here, as well. Review Presenters and more!
HIGHLIGHTS

Tuesday, November 9

CAREERS
Hear from experts in the fields of:
- Sustainability
- Music Recording
- Designing Stormwater Mitigation
- Animation and Mechanics (and many more!)

SCHOLARSHIPS & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Students, learn to apply for funding and work opportunities:
- Research Internships & Work-Based Experiences
- AZ Hope Scholarships for Health Sciences
- Makerspaces to Support Workforce Development & Academic Growth
JOIN ALL TUESDAY EVENTS VIRTUALLY, THROUGH LOBBY.
Wednesday, November 10

CAREERS
Hear from experts in the fields of:
- Big Data, Big Solutions, Big Opportunities
- Air Quality
- Geology
- Gen Tech

SCHOLARSHIPS & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Students, learn to apply for funding and work opportunities:
- The STEM-TRAIN Program: Student Scholarship Partnership with ASU
- Connecting with Local STEM Networks
JOIN ALL WEDNESDAY VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS THROUGH LOBBY.
Network with STEAM Professionals and Instructors.
Campus Tours will originate from this area, as well.

Resource Fair Directions

GPS STREET ADDRESS
Phoenix College
1202 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85008

NEAREST CROSS STREETS
FOR PARKING
15th Avenue and Thomas Road,
Near the Circle K Station

PARKING
Park in the West Lot, or the Adjacent Parking Garage.
Access either location from driveways on Thomas Road, or 15th Avenue.

MAP

SPONSOR

STEAM Days is an annual, signature event brought to you by the Phoenix College STEAM Committee.

The Committee's mission is to foster success in STEAM disciplines through interdisciplinary and professional support for students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

To learn more, please contact Dr. Frank Marfai, of the STEAM Committee and Phoenix College Mathematics Department.

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frank.marfai@phoenixcollege.edu  or
jamison.weddle@phoenixcollege.edu

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The NSF Funded Transfer to Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences (TRAIN) Program is a partnership with Phoenix College, Glendale Community College, South Mountain Community College, and Arizona State University's New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the West Campus. This S-STEM Scholarship program is intended for students who are interested in majoring in the STEM disciplines funded by the program (see website for more information). This program will provide scholarship assistance of up to $5,000/semester and can be renewed (through a re-application process) for up to 8 semesters (4 at community college, 4 at ASU NCIAS) for a total of up to $40,000 in scholarship funds. In addition to financial assistance, this program will provide access to mentorship and project or internship experiences.

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The NSF Funded Transfer to Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences (TRAIN) Program is a partnership with Phoenix College, Glendale Community College, South Mountain Community College, and Arizona State University's New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the West Campus.

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https://learn.maricopa.edu/enroll/68FE9H

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https://www.phoenixcollege.edu/events/2022/math-science-stage-calculus-musical

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Math & Science on Stage - Calculus: The Musical! | Phoenix College

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Calculus: The Musical! Just one of Phoenix College’s Featured Performances for the Spring 2022 installment of Math & Science on Stage. It’s time to Laugh at Math! Enjoy a chain of comedic sketches that tell the story of a modern student who personally explores Calculus with Sir Isaac Newton. Musical…

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Hosting International Low Clarinet Festival- contact Stefanie Gardner

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Hosting International Low Clarinet Festival- contact Stefanie Gardner

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Possible initiative to develop a small proof-of-concept solar installation.  In brainstorming stages.

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Possible initiative to develop a small proof-of-concept solar installation.  In brainstorming stages.

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robin.cotter@phoenixcollege.edu or rosalind.cook@phoenixcollege.edu

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STEM-CURE PROGRAM at Maricopa Community Colleges

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Seven alumni panelists will share their inspiring success stories.

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https://www.phoenixcollege.edu/wbe

stephanie.madison@phoenixcolllege.edu or marcus.garcia@phoenixcollege.edu

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Work-based experiences (WBEs), also referred to as work-based learning, are currently one of the most influential ideas in public higher education and workforce development policy around the world, and internships are often promoted as being a win-win-win situation:

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MPS students were accepted into the program with coordination by the MCC Early College Office and funding provided by MCC’s HSI-STEM grant

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Committees include Green Efforts Committee and Sustainability Board.  Contact George Gregg for additional contacts.

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Committees include Green Efforts Committee and Sustainability Board.  Contact George Gregg for additional contacts.

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Makerspace that hosts a variety of training and hands-on-building experiences with a wide variety of production tools. 3D printing to fabric weaving. Bruce Balfour

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painting pots and planting
native seeds library project

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Climate Action Plan - updating our college's sustainability strategic plan this semester.  Contact is George Gregg.

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Climate Action Plan - updating our college's sustainability strategic plan this semester.  Contact is George Gregg.

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Native Seed Library -- not our program, but we are interacting with this program in the hope to develop the partnership.

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Native Seed Library -- not our program, but we are interacting with this program in the hope to develop the partnership.

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https://www.southmountaincc.edu/events/sustainability-awareness-month-2022

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The SMCC Sustainability Committee is hosting a series of film screenings and discussions, online and in-person, during the month of October to bring awareness and understanding about the importance of taking action and caring about our planet. Films screenings every Friday afternoon during the month of October at 1:00pm in the PAC Black Box Theatre (PAC-725) and via zoom.

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https://www.gccaz.edu/academics/stem

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Glendale Community College Title III Grant project is set to improve the success rates of the high-need students in the STEM fields through the STEM Connect Project.

The STEM Connect project coordinates academic and student support services located in a centralized area at GCC, to increase access, persistence, graduation and transfer rates of STEM students. It features robust programs and services such as integrated academic and student support coaching to provide intrusive advising and support for students; dedicated STEM-specific tutoring support, both in-person and online; STEM dual-language hybrid courses to expand student access and content attainment, and enhanced student development programming to engage the high-need STEM student population with the campus.

STEM Connect Vision

STEM Connect provides a welcoming innovative environment through a highly proactive, nurturing and collaborative team. Empowering our STEM students to maximize their educational journey for their personal success.

What We Do

The STEM Connect Student Success Center is located in the computer commons area of the High Tech Center (HT2) building and houses both tutoring services in various STEM subjects and STEM-specific academic advising and student success services.

Academic advising is provided to all students majoring in a STEM subject area or working towards an AAS in a STEM field. You will be assigned a dedicated advisor specializing in the STEM majors offered at GCC and are encouraged to check in with your advisor on a regular basis.

In addition, a STEM Connect Student Success Coach will assist you to establish your overall educational goals, provide information regarding college resources, assist in understanding the transfer process and provide a direct point of contact on campus.

Student Success Coaches are available between 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., individual hours vary. Please contact the STEM Connect office for specific hours at (623) 845-3552 or stem.connect@gccaz.edu.

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Glendale Community College Title III Grant project is set to improve the success rates of the high-need students in the STEM fields through the STEM Connect Project. The STEM Connect project coordinates academic and student support services located in a centralized area at GCC, to increase access, persistence, graduation and transfer rates of STEM students.

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Bee Campus -- bee friendly horticulture.  Contact person Dr. Michael Strong.

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Bee Campus -- bee friendly horticulture.  Contact person Dr. Michael Strong.

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Summer camps for HS students in bioscience, expanding this summer with new bioscience lab downtown. Partnership with SciTech Institute. We can entertain proposals from STEAM faculty who would like to offer a summer program, some funding available. Thomas Schumann

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Film Screening for Sustainability Awareness month  (viewing and discussions)

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Film Screening for Sustainability Awareness month  (viewing and discussions)

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Oct. 14, 2022 | 1pm: The Solomon Islands and Australia - Climate Change

The Solomon Islands and Australia - Climate Change: Ade on the Frontline (2022)

The world is changing in ways never seen before. Humanity is up against a global problem that threatens our way of life. In this series, Ade Adepitan travels to places on the frontline of climate change to see how life is being affected right now. But he'll also scour the globe for solutions to climate change - the natural and technological fixes that can help us slow climate change and adapt to the changes already taking place. Ade begins in the stunning Solomon Islands, and then travels down the east coast of Australia - from the Great Barrier Reef to Tasmania. He sees missing islands in the Solomon Islands, learns about the 'feminisation' of green turtles and comes face-to-face with the terror of a bushfire. But he also finds hope in a visit to Tasmania, a region that is already entirely powered by renewable energy. A BBC Production.