(STEM)2
Mission Statement
The (STEM)² Program at Cypress College is dedicated to increasing the number of STEM students transferring to four-year institutions through targeted interventions, leadership development, and hands-on experiences. Our program aims to inform students about science studies and diverse career options while supporting their success in our science programs and preparing them for university transfer. The mission is to boost community college STEM transfers and increase the attainment of STEM baccalaureate degrees.
Program Benefits Include:
- Opportunities to participate in paid undergraduate research at universities such as Cal Poly Pomona, CSU Fullerton, and Chapman University
- Attendance at STEM professional conferences and field experiences
- One-on-one counseling sessions
- Access to the STEM Textbook Loan Program
- Support for transferring to any four-year university
- STEM workshops providing information on the transfer process, STEM careers, research, internships, and scholarship opportunities.
- Student peer mentoring services
- Special guest speaker events and networking opportunities
- Peer STEM cohort communities to foster peer learning and social support
- Opportunities to attend STEM professional conferences and field experiences
Program Eligibility
- Must be a STEM Major
- Good academic standing with a minimum 2.0 GPA
- Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at Cypress College per semester
- Cypress College must be the student’s home campus
- Intend to transfer to a 4-year institution — pursuing first bachelor’s degree
Program Requirements
- (STEM)2 Orientation
- One Counseling Appointment with (STEM)2 Counselor
- One workshop (STEM approved)
- 2 Tutoring sessions and/or Academic Workshops (STEM Approved)
Optional Program Resources
- Scholarships, Research, and Internships opportunities
- Personal Investment Events (Community Building)
Interest forms for spring 2025 will be accepted until February 7, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Follow (STEM)2 Program on Social Media!
Facebook: @stem2cypress
Twitter: @stem2cc
Instagram: @stem2cypress
Location
Library/Learning Resource Center, Room 131
(Entrance on the left side of the building, adjacent to the SEM building)
Contact Information
T: (714) 484-6048
Staff
Yanet Garcia, M.S., Director of Educational Partnerships – STEM
E: ygarcia@cypresscollege.edu
T: (714) 484-7149
Sandra Rocha, M.S., MESA Manager
E: srocha@cypresscollege.edu
T: (714) 484-6020
Jessica Ochoa, M.S., STEM2/MESA Coordinator
E: jochoa@cypresscollege.edu
T: (714) 484-6048
Ae Young Kim, Administrative Assistant
E: akim@cypresscollege.edu
T: (714) 484-7312