Fall 2010 Progress Report Form

The Fall 2010 Progress Report form has been e-mailed to the STEM Scholars who are currently taking (or will take) the following gateway courses: BIO 181, BIO 201, BIO 205, CHM 130, CHM 151, CRE 101, ENG 101, ENG 107, MAT 120, MAT 151 and MAT 187.  Please submit this form to Valerie Hernandez by Friday, October 4 at 4pm.  Click here if you need another copy of the form. 

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.