STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is a national initiative to prepare Americans for today’s and tomorrow’s jobs – and to ensure that our country remains a leader in technology and innovation.

Goals

• Engage in community outreach activities to increase local high school students’ interest in selecting AHC as their college of first choice for a STEM education
• Provide internship, research, and teaching opportunities for students
• Create joint outreach materials with Cal Poly that identify curriculum pathways
• Improve and streamline the transfer process

AHC is working with its partners to: 

• Increase the number of STEM students
• Increase the number of highly qualified secondary teachers in STEM
• Increase AHC enrollment and graduation rates in STEM fields

View the STEM brochure PDF

May 3, 2013
Friday Night Science
A family friendly event, sponsored by the HSI STEM & Articulation Grant, brings together the community and Allan Hancock College to learn and interact with scientific activities. Each event features different “learn-by-doing” science activities with varying themes. AHC STEM students design and build the demonstrations, as well as explain the scientific principles at work. The event is highly popular and is publicized in local media and is even featured on YouTube. For the most up-to-date information about this event, please refer to the website. We hope to see you there! 

Summer, 2013 (TBA)
Math Academy
Allan Hancock College piloted the “Math Academy” in 2009 using Title V grant funds. The Math Academy was such a huge success, that the academy has continued every summer since then. Students who place in developmental range on the AcuPlacer (START) test and who have already completed the equivalent to algebra 2 in High School (with a passing grade of B or better) are eligible for this two week intensive math course. After completing 40 hours of instruction using specialized math course software, students are able to re-take the placement test in hopes of testing into a higher level math course. This allows students to progress quickly to transfer level math courses.

Summer, 2013 (See Spectrum for Spring Dates)
College for Kids Science Academy PDF
Learn-by-doing classes geared towards students from ages 8 through 15 and aim at exciting kids about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).  Scientific principals are explored by doing different hands-on-activities, and by actively discussing the past, present, and future of scientific exploration. Classes are taught by both the Endeavor Center of Vandenberg and by AHC Faculty on topics such as: Rocketry, Astronomy & Telescopes, Engineering & Computer Science. More classes to come in the future! For more information, please feel free to contact Siboney Guardado at stem@hancockcollege.edu.

May 1, 2013 4:00pm-7:00pm
Try Teaching Symposium
Interested in teaching? Come check out this free event, open to the community, to learn about the steps to becoming a teacher, local university options, CBEST preparation, credential information, and much more! Complimentary refreshments will be offered as well as free exciting giveaways to the first 50 people to sign up and attend! To sign up, contact: STEM Center at 805.922.6966 ext. 3557 or the Lompoc University Transfer Center at 805.735.3366 ext. 5363.

 AHC STEM center is a focal point for student learning.  Located on the Santa Maria Campus, it provides students with a collaborative space which encourages student-to-student interaction.  Students can receive tutoring, study space, large group study room, counseling, etc.

Resources available

• 12 computer workstations – internet access
• Study space
• Group study room
• Wireless internet access
• Small STEM Library
• Textbook loan program

Equipment/software available

• Anatomy Microscopic Review CD
• Anatomy Models
  • Dis-articulated Skeleton
  • Dis-articulated Skull
  • Human Brain
  • Neuron
• Stellarium Software
• XNA Software
• Code Blocks Software
• Eclipse Software
• Java Development Kit
• Visual Studio Software
• Google Earth Software
• Google Chrome
• Geology Rock  Study Sets
• Topographic Maps
• Head Phones
• Calculators
  
  • Graphing
  • Scientific

Services offered

• Tutoring
• Counseling
• Workshops
• Campus & Industry Field-trips

contact information

STEM Center located on the Santa Maria Campus, in the N-Annex, Room 108
(behind the police station).
805-922-6966 ext 3557

Hours

Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.