Are you interested in pursuing a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) degree, but you think you’re not ready or don’t know where to start? STEM CORE is a one-year STEM-preparatory program with an emphasis in math, designed to help students finish prerequisite courses in order to major in the sciences.

Benefits:

• The first 20 students to apply will receive use of textbooks and graphing calculators
• Tutoring support for courses
• Guest speakers and field trips
• Resume, interviewing, and networking experience
• Opportunities for internship
• Academic, personal, and career counseling

Requirements:

• Interest in a STEM major
• Must commit and enroll in Cohort 1 or Cohort 2 courses (see the table of courses below)
• Attend workshops throughout the semester
• Participate in an orientation at the beginning of the semester

As a STEM Core student, we will support you through the math and technology course during your first year. After successful completion, you will be ready to start taking higher-level courses in math, technology, and science.

Upon completion of program requirements, students may be eligible for a paid summer internship with a STEM Core Employer/Sponsor or other regional employers.

STEM Core is limited in capacity, please fill out the form below if you’re interested in enrolling in the one-year program.

Questions? Contact us!

Karan Huskey, STEM Student Guided Pathways Coordinator, khuskey@palomar.edu

Lorena Lomeli-Hixon, STEM Transfer Core and Guided Pathways Facilitator, llomeli-hixon@palomar.edu