What academic goals do our engineering students have?

Students taking our classes come to Laney for a variety of reasons.  Most of the students who enroll in our classes have one of the following academic goals and motivations

STEM Core

STEM Core is a cohort program designed to get students calculus-ready within a year.  The program offers students tutoring, academic support, workshops, industry tours, and access to internships.

Students in STEM Core need to take the following classes:

• Fall Semester
  • ENGIN 10 - Introduction to Engineering
  • MATH 50 - Trigonometry or MATH 1 - Pre-Calculus
• Spring semester
  • ENGIN 22 - Engineering Graphics
  • MATH 1 - Pre-Calculus or MATH 3A - Calculus I

Students interested in STEM Core can apply here

AvenueE

AvenueE is designed to help community college transfer students smoothly transition to UC Davis, and ultimately, a career in engineering or computer science.

AvenueE starts at your community college and provides academic and career support and enrichment opportunities.  If you are admitted to UC Davis and are selected to participate in AvenueE, this support will continue after you transfer to UC Davis.

This program is designed for students who possess a demonstrated commitment or potential for leadership to positively impact the elimination of barriers that prevent the full participation of women and underrepresented minorities in Engineering and Computer Science.

Students interested in AvenueE can apply here

Tutoring

We typically have a tutor each semester to provide support to our engineering students.  Students who need access to a tutor should contact their instructor.  Students can also access tutoring through the STEM Core program

Students requiring tutoring in math can visit the Laney Math Lab.

ASSIST is best used in combination with seeing a Laney College counselor. It is intended to help students and counselors work together to establish an appropriate path toward transferring from a public California community college to a public California university.

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A degree in engineering opens doors to a diverse range of careers across industries such as technology, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, aerospace, and environmental science. Here are some exciting career paths for engineering graduates:

1. Mechanical Engineer

• Design and build machines, engines, and other mechanical devices.
• Opportunities in automotive, robotics, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors.

2. Electrical Engineer

• Work with electrical systems, from microelectronics to power generation.
• Find roles in renewable energy, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.

3. Civil Engineer

• Design and oversee construction projects like buildings, roads, and bridges.
• Roles available in urban planning, infrastructure, and environmental projects.

4. Chemical Engineer

• Focus on processes in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, and fuel industries.
• Specialize in areas like materials science, environmental engineering, or process engineering.

5. Software Engineer

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems.
• Work in tech companies, finance, cybersecurity, gaming, and AI development.

6. Aerospace Engineer

• Design and develop aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems.
• Career options in aerospace firms, defense, and research institutions.

7. Environmental Engineer

• Address environmental challenges by designing systems for waste management, pollution control, and water treatment.
• Roles in sustainability, governmental organizations, and consulting.

8. Biomedical Engineer

• Apply engineering principles to the medical field to design devices, software, and equipment.
• Work in healthcare, research institutions, or medical device companies.

9. Industrial Engineer

• Improve efficiency in production processes by designing and managing systems.
• Positions in logistics, supply chain management, and manufacturing.

10. Project Manager

• Oversee engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Opportunities across sectors that require strong leadership and organizational skills.

11. Data Engineer

• Build and maintain data architectures, particularly for big data systems.
• Roles in finance, tech startups, e-commerce, and research.

12. Energy Engineer

• Focus on energy production and efficiency, working with renewable and non-renewable resources.
• Opportunities in sustainable energy firms, public utilities, and research.

In addition, an engineering degree is highly adaptable, and many graduates go on to careers in consulting, entrepreneurship, teaching, or further research in specialized areas. Engineering skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and technical knowledge are in high demand, making this a versatile degree for the future.