PC STEM: Week of 9/07/10-9/10/10

Hey STEM Scholars:

This week, it's all about the transfer to university:

• RSVP FOR NAU CAMPUS TOUR THIS WEDNESDAY:  Tour will take place on Friday, September 24.  
• NEXT CAMPUS TOUR:  U of A on Friday, October 8.  
• SAVE THE DATE:  The Phoenix College Transfer Fair will take place on Thursday, October 28 from 9:30am-12:30pm in the Sophomore Square. Participating universities to be announced later.
• DON'T WANT TO WAIT?: Representatives from the several universities will be at PC during Fall 2010.   Click here for details. 
• BEYOND THAN THE "BIG 3":  PC several university partners in addition to ASU, NAU and UofA.  Check out the list here. 

PC STEM: Week of 8/30/2010-9/03/10

Hello, STEM Scholars:

Welcome to Week 2 at PC!

• The Northern Arizona University campus tour will take place on Friday, September 24.  The deadline to RSVP for this trip is next Wednesday, September 8.  Please e-mail or call Valerie Hernandez if you're interested in attending.  
• The REACH/TRiO program is looking for student note takers for the science fields.  If you're interested, please contact Tutor Coordinator Ahmed Al Brich at (602) 285-7181.  
• It's not too late to apply for the S-STEM Scholarship!  See 8/19/10 post for details.
• Finally, please read this blog post about making the most of your college experience.  And yes, communication is KEY!

S-STEM Scholarship

The PC Mathematics Department is accepting applications for the S-STEM Scholarship.  Criteria are as follows:

• Full-time student at PC
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Qualify for Financial Aid
• Have completed 100 level math class (MAT 120 or above) with a C or better
• Taking courses which lead to an AS or AAS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
• Be U.S. citizen, national, refugee alien or permanent resident alien 
• NOTE:  Students majoring in the pre-professional degrees (e.g., pre-medical) are not eligible for this scholarship.

Applicants who are underrepresented in these fields, e.g., women, people of color or students with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.  Students may receive up to $2500 (dependent on unmet need).  The deadline is Wednesday, September 8 at 5pm.  For an application and flier, click here.  

PC STEM: Week of 4/16/2010-4/23/2010

Hello, STEM Scholars:

Short and sweet--but important nonetheless:

• The deadline to RSVP for the April 30 ASU Campus tour is this Thursday, April 22 at 12 noon. 
• PC's Department of Financial Aid is hosting FAFSA Workshops every Wednesday from 1:30pm-3:30pm.  They will run from this week until the end of June 2010.  The workshops are FREE--but you must bring the proof of your 2009 income.  Locations are listed below: 
• April 21-Encanto Room, lower level of the PC Library
• April 28-Room L 122, PC Library
• May 5-Room L 122, PC Library
• May 12-Room B 122
• May 19-Room B 122
• May 26-Room B 122
• June 2-Catalina Room, lower level of the PC Library
• June 9-Catalina Room, lower level of the PC Library
• June 16-Catalina Room, lower level of the PC Library
• June 23-Catalina Room, lower level of the PC Library
• June 30-Catalina Room, lower level of the PC Library

Until next time!