STEM Core!
STEM Core is a cohort-based science learning community for students interested in pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Program participants will take classes together, receive academic counseling, tutoring, intensive Math preparation, and a chance to compete in a paid summer internship. Students will explore careers in Engineering, Cybersecurity and Computer Science and be prepared to transfer to four-year universities. The program is for Laney College students only!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- STEM Major (Science Technology, Engineering, Computer Science and Math)
- Full-time Laney College student or carry at least six units including STEM Core classes
- Eligible to take Math 50 (Trigonometry) and/or Math 1 (Precalculus)
- Actively Participate in STEM Core program events
BENEFITS:
- Complete Precalculus, Trigonometry, and Calculus classes in one year
- Embedded tutoring and study group (Math)
- One-on-one tutoring (Math)
- Access to an exclusive paid summer internship (6-7k/10 weeks)
- Visit National Labs, local Engineering and Computer Science employers (Tesla, SAP, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, ALS, NERSC)
- Job shadowing opportunities at NASA Ames and National Labs
- Priority registration in Math, CIS, and Engineering classes
- Help with resume and scholarship application
- Participate in STEM Core workshops to gain hands-on experience
- Academic and social support
STEM CORE SPRING 2024 CLASSES
Students can take Math 1 and/or 50 or Math 3A. Non-Engineering science students can substitute Engin 22/77/Math 118 with a course related to their preferred major (CIS 6, Bio 1A, or Chem 30/1A with Laney instructors).
| Option 1 - Trigonometry/Precalculus/Calculus 3A/Calculus 3B + Engineering 22/77 | |||||
| CC# | Course | Units | Instructor | Time | Campus |
| 21241 | Math 1– Precalculus | 4 | C. Will | Tu/Th 9:00 am – 10:50 am | Online - Live |
| 21489 | Math 50 – Trigonometry | 3 | TBA | Tu/Th 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm | Laney G-211 |
| 21713 | Math 3A - Calculus | 5 | K. Oh | M/W 1:00 pm – 3:15 pm | Laney F-203 |
| 21218 | Math 3B - Calculus | 5 | F. Bourgoin | Tu/Th 1:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Laney G-209 |
| 21519 | Engin 22 - Engineering Graphics - Lec | 3 | M. Barkdull | TBA | Laney G- 240 |
| 21520 | Engin 22 - Lab | - | M. Barkdull | W - 2:30PM to 5:20PM | Laney G-270 |
| 22120 | Engin 77– MATLAB | 3 | M. Barkdull | TBA | Online |
| 22119 | Engin 77– Lab | - | M. Barkdull | TBA | Online |
| Option 2 - Trigonometry/Precalculus/Calculus 3A/Calculus 3B + Data Science | |||||
| CC# | Course | Units | Instructor | Time | Campus |
| 21241 | Math 1– Precalculus | 4 | C. Will | Tu/Th 9:00 am – 10:50 am | Online - Live |
| 21489 | Math 50 – Trigonometry | 3 | TBA | Tu/Th 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm | Laney G-211 |
| 21713 | Math 3A - Calculus | 5 | K. Oh | M/W 1:00 pm – 3:15 pm | Laney F-203 |
| 21218 | Math 3B - Calculus | 5 | F. Bourgoin | Tu/Th 1:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Laney G-209 |
| 23449 | Math 118 – Intro to Data Science - Lec | 4 | K. Oh | M/W 9:00 am – 10:15am | Laney F-203 |
| 23450 | Math 118 – Lab | - | K. Oh | M/W 10:30 am – 11:45 am | Laney F-203 |
| Option 3 - Trigonometry/Precalculus/Calculus 3A/Calculus 3B + CIS 5/6 | |||||
| CC# | Course | Units | Instructor | Time | Campus |
| 21241 | Math 1– Precalculus | 4 | C. Will | Tu/Th 9:00 am – 10:50 am | Online - Live |
| 21489 | Math 50 – Trigonometry | 3 | TBA | Tu/Th 5:30PM to 6:45PM | Laney G-211 |
| 21713 | Math 3A - Calculus | 5 | K. Oh | M/W 1:00 pm – 3:15 pm | Laney F-203 |
| 21218 | Math 3B - Calculus | 5 | F. Bourgoin | Tu/Th 1:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Laney G-209 |
| Any | CIS 5 - Intro to Computer Science | 5 | |||
| Any | CIS 6 - Intro to Programming | 5 | |||
| Option 4 - Trigonometry/Precalculus/Calculus 3A/Calculus 3B + Other STEM Majors | |||||
| CC# | Course | Units | Instructor | Time | Campus |
| 21241 | Math 1– Precalculus | 4 | C. Will | Tu/Th 9:00 am – 10:50 am | Online - Live |
| 21489 | Math 50 – Trigonometry | 3 | TBA | Tu/Th 5:30PM to 6:45PM | Laney G-211 |
| 21713 | Math 3A - Calculus | 5 | K. Oh | M/W 1:00 pm – 3:15 pm | Laney F-203 |
| 21218 | Math 3B - Calculus | 5 | F. Bourgoin | Tu/Th 1:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Laney G-209 |
| Any | Biology/Chemistry/Physics | 5 | |||
