Student On-ramp Leading to Engineering and Sciences (SOLES)

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS:

The SOLES project activities and events have been designed with five essential program strategies to accelerate student entry into the STEM fields, and facilitate the completion of lower-division course requirements and successful transfer to a four-year university to obtain a four-year degree as STEM majors.

Program	Event Dates	Application Forms	Application Deadline
Math Jam	Session 1: Jan 11-15 Session 2: Jun 7-18	Application Form	May 10
Summer Engineering Institute	July 11-23, 2010	Application Form Recommendation Form	May 10
Academic Support	All year round	none - see schedule	n/a
Professional Development	All year round	none - see schedule	n/a
Counseling	All year round	none - contact Counseling Office	n/a

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SUMMER MATH JAM

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Summer Mathematics Bridge Program (Math Jam) is a two-week intensive mathematics program designed to improve students’ preparation for college-level math courses.  Emphasis will be given to preparation to take the Math Placement Test and improving basic mathematics skills and confidence through a combination of interactive learning, group learning, Academic Excellence workshops, one-on-one tutoring, individual instruction and workshops on study skills, test taking strategies, and problem solving.

At the end of the the program, participants will be retaking the Math Placement Test with the expectation of improving Placement results. Participants who successfully complete the program will be given free graphing calculators and tuition scholarship for Summer 2009 math courses.

2009 Math Jam Forms and Documents

2009 Math Jam Pictures

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:

• Math Placement Test Preparation: Pre-algebra, Algebra, and Trigonometry
• College orientation
• Developing problem-solving skills
• Individual and group study sessions
• One-on-one tutoring
• Math without fear – Strategies for conquering math phobia
• College success – Pointers on how to be a successful college student
• Time management– A workshop on working smartly and efficiently
• Test taking strategies – Practical tips on optimizing performance on tests

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Senior high school students planning to attend Cañada College starting Fall 2009 with any of the following majors: Engineering (all fields), Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, or Oceanography.
• Must take the Cañada Mathematics Placement Test and submit results on or before May 18, 2009.
• Placement in any of the following Math courses: Pre-algebra (Math 811), Beginning Algebra (Math 110, or Math 111, or Math 112), Intermediate Algebra (Math 120, or Math 122, or Math 123), or Trigonometry (Math 130).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Cañada College Summer Application Form

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• All applications should be received (email or regular mail) by May 1, 2009.
• Send completed application to enriquez@smccd.edu, or Cañada College Summer Enrichment Programs, Bldg 18-109, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94061
• Successful Applicants will be notified by May 29, 2009.

Questions? Call 650-306-3321.

The Summer Math Jam is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

2010 Winter Mini-Math Jam: January 11-15

As a follow-up to the highly successful Cañada College’s Summer Math Jam that was held from June 8th - June 19th, and the summer mini-Math Jam from Aug 10th-13th, a third intensive 5-day Mini-Math Jam program will be offered from January 11th to 15th, 2010.  This Mini-Math Jam is designed for students who want to review Math in preparation for either retaking the Math Placement test, or for taking a Cañada College math course in the spring semester.

Activities will start with a welcome and introduction of all Mini-Math Jam staff and participants at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 11th.  Please plan to arrive on time at the Cañada College MESA Center on the second floor of Building 9.  Plan to be on campus from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day of the program. Lunch will be provided.

Application Deadline: Monday, Dec. 14, 2009.

• 2010 Winter Mini-Math Jam Application Form
• 2010 Winter Mini-Math Jam Contract

Submit application form and contract either:

• In person: Bldg 9-257A by Monday, Dec. 14, 4:00 p.m.
• By mail: Cañada College Winter Math Jam, Bldg 18-109, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94061 (Post marked by Dec. 14, 2009.)
• By fax: 650-306-3149 (Should be received by 4:00 p.m., Dec 14th.)

For inquiries, please contact Norma Abe at 650.306.3320 or aben@smccd.edu.

 

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SUMMER ENGINEERING INSTITUTE

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Summer Engineering Institute is a two-week residential program at the San Francisco State University campus, where participants will be provided with real-world context to the study of engineering through practical, meaningful, applied and hands-on problem solving and design-oriented projects.

Participants will engage in studies of mathematics, surveying, computer-aided design, and basic fundamentals of engineering. Daily activities will include classroom instruction, group and individual study, guest speakers, company tours, and recreational activities. 

The participants will be divided into groups and each group will be responsible for completing an engineering project. All materials and instructions will be provided. Participants will present their final engineering project in written and oral form to an Evaluation Committee. Awards recognizing student efforts will be presented at the Institute's Closing Ceremonies. 


ROOM AND BOARD:

During the two-week period, participants will be housed at San Francisco State University's residential apartments. Living quarters will be appropriately designated for male and female students.
 
Transportation to SFSU at the beginning of the program and from SFSU at the end of the program will be the responsibility of the participant. 
 
All meals will be provided, with accommodations for special dietary needs.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• High school seniors planning to attend Cañada College or San Francisco State University as Engineering majors in Fall 2009.
• Current Cañada College students majoring in Engineering.
• Engineering students from any Bay Area community college intending to transfer to San Francisco State University.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Summer Engineering Institute Application Form
• Recommendation letter from a teacher or counselor

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• All applications should be received (email or regular mail) by May 10, 2009.
• Send completed application to enriquez@smccd.edu, or Cañada College Summer Enrichment Programs, Bldg 18-109, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94061
• Successful Applicants will be notified by May 31, 2010.

Questions? Call 650-306-3321.

The Summer Engineering Institute is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

SUMMER ENGINEERING INSTITUTE FORMS AND DOCUMENTS

2009 Summer Engineering Insitute Pictures

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Academic Excellence Workshops

Academic Excellence Workshops (AEWs) are available to support students in most levels of mathematics, sciences and engineering courses. These AEWs are designed to help students master course content through study groups and problem-solving sessions led by AEW faciliators. Consult the MESA/SOLES Bulletin Board in the MESA Center for a complete schedule of of AEWs this semester.

Tutoring

Free tutoring is available to SOLES students in the following courses:
All Math courses from Algebra to Differential Equations
Chem 192, 210, 220, 234 and 237
Phys 210, 220, 250, 260 and 270
Biol 100, 110, 130, 225, 240, 250 and 260
Engr 100, 210, 230, 240, 260 and 270.

Academic Support Workshops

Workshops on College Success, Time Management, Study Skills, Test Taking Strategies, Financial Aid, Scholarshps and Internship Opportunities, Healt and Wellness, etc. are offerred through the Learning Center. For a complete schedule of workshops, see the Learning Center Bulletin Board.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SOLES works with the MESA Program, the HSI-CCRAA COMETS Program, the Learning Center and the student organizations to provide professional development opportunities for math, science and engineering students in the form of industry speakers, panel discussions, professional development workshops and conferences.

Upcoming Events:

May

• Fri, May 28th (turn in at SLAC) – DEADLINE – Summer Job @ SLAC!  SLAC Youth Opportunity Program  get an entry-level summer job at SLAC.  No previous experience or specific skills are required.  A great way to meet scientists & engineers as SLAC!  http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/hr/e/YOPProgram.html
• Fri, May 28th 3-5pm and Tues/Wed – June 1st/2nd 9:30-2pm --
  MESA Center – After-Finals Hours!  For all of you who are finishing scholarship applications or signing up for the SACNAS conference I’m going to be opening the MESA Center after finals and will be here to work with you from 9-2pm on Tues & Wed, June 1st & 2nd.   To enter the building, call 650-306-3156
• Sunday, May 23rd DEADLINE -- Surgery Internship @ UC Davis Medical Center – shadow faculty, residents, interns, and medical students in the UC Davis Health System Department of Surgery. Your requirement - work one 7 hour shift/week and participate in orientation meetings - www.surgeryintern.amsaarc.org
• Tues, May 18, 11am, Wed 3pm or Thurs 10am – INFO Sessions – Signing up for the SACNAS Conference– come to the MESA computers for the MESA sign-up code and a quick info session on how to sign up for the conference. 
• Friday, May 7th  5:30pm  @ Canada Gym -- MESA, Cañada Scholarship & Transfer Recognition Ceremony  pbring your family and friends on Friday evening, May 7th to celebrate the accomplishments of MESA Transfer students, Cañada’s first Honors Scholar Transfers and all recipients of the Cañada Scholarships and Cañada NSF Scholarships.  Great food, lots to celebrate!   Food will be served at 5:30pm, the ceremony begins at 6:15pm.
• Fri 5/7, 12:30pm – 3-142 – Open Forum: Finalist for VP of Student Services – Robin RIchards come hear from the finalist candidate for VP of Student Services.  Come ask questions that are important to students!  
• Tues-Wed, 5/4 & 5/5 in Sacramento – MESA Forum at the Capitol  MESA Director Cathy Lipe will be taking two students to Sacramento for two days of visits with legislators and more.
• Saturday, 5/1, 9-3:30pm – 3rd Annual Community College Honors Research Symposium @ UC Berkeley  students from many Bay Area Community Colleges will present their honors research projects at Berkeley.  Also, hear from Berkeley transfer students, take tours of the campus and more.  Check out the program: http://www.losmedanos.edu/honors/research/documents/BHCProgramFINAL.pdf

April

• Friday, 4/23, 2-4:30 p.m.-- Volunteers Needed for Cañada’s Annual High School Engineering Design Competition – The annual high school engineering design contest is the afternoon, this Friday April 23 and there is a need for a few more volunteers. This is great event where students from the nearby high schools compete with their designs in a fun and challenging afternoon. This year, the contest is Trebuchet design for maximum distance. If interested, please email Jeremy  (jmoral88@my.smccd.edu)
• Friday 12:30-2pm – Cañada Honors Program Induction Ceremony  our campus is inducting the first cohort of Honors Scholars!    Learn more about the honors program at:  http://canadacollege.edu/honorsprogram/   room 3-142 · 
• Fridays 1:30-5:30pm – starts THIS WEEK – WORKSHOP:  Triple your Savings for Education (IDA Accounts)  the IDA investment program triples your savings – every $1 you invest will be matched with $2 from the Opportunity Fund!  The program is holding their financial workshops on-campus!  The workshop starts this Friday: April 23, 30, and May 7 1:30 – 5:30pm. http://www.opportunityfund.org/ida    room 9-206.
• Thursday, 4/22, 1-3:30pm – UC Santa Cruz Rep On-Campus – university rep on-campus in the counseling dept.  Go ask about the Pister Scholarship opportunity, Transfer Agreement Guarantees and their honors program!  For students interested in teaching, UC Santa Cruz has a fantastic CalTeach program & scholarships to get your teaching credential if you’re a math, science or engineering major -- ask the UCSC rep.
• SATURDAY - 4/17 – Cal Day @ UC Berkeley 9-4pm – UC Berkeley’s annual open house -- a great event for all majors, and this year the College of Engineering is hosting an Engineering Transfer Student Admissions Workshop 1-2pm.  In addition to the Transfer Admissions Workshop the College of Engineering will host more than 60 events including demonstrations, lab tours, exhibits and lectures.   All info about Cal Day:  http://calday.berkeley.edu/  
  engineering-specific activities: http://coe.berkeley.edu/calday
• SATURDAY - 4/17 – SJSU Engineering Open House 9-2pm –  learn about engineering at San Jose State.  Tours of SJSU engineering, department presentations, lab demonstrations and engineering resources fair.  Plus a free, delicious BBQ! http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/about/events/open-house

March

• March 25th 6-8pm – SPEAKER PANEL:  Women in Engineering & Science  brought to you by the WISE club on-campus, come meet 6 scientists and engineers from a variety of backgrounds and careers.   At MESA Center
• March 24th 2:30pm – SPEAKER:  Careers in Genetics Counseling find out what genetics counselors do, what training is needed and the variety of career paths for students interested in genetics.   Speaker from Stanford’s Master’s Degree program in Genetics Counseling – at MESA Center
• Mar 21-22nd (Sun and/or Mon) – American Chemical Society National Conference – Student Program  talk to Professor Medina or Cathy NOW if you are interested in learning more about Chemistry.  This is an excellent opportunity to find out more about careers related to Chemistry and learn from students at 4-year colleges across the US.  (in San Francisco, we will help organize transportation)  http://tinyurl.com/acs-students
• Wed, March 17, 11am-1pm, Club Day combined with Science and Engineering Awareness Day -- Learn about Engineering, see the Engineering Blimp and Engineering posters presented by SHPE members -- Main Quad.
• Thurs, March 11, 12:30-1:45pm– MESA Math Challenge tackle 20 math questions in 60 minutes.  There’s NO downside to participating – no public humiliation!  Individual scores will not be shared with anyone (and you’ll really impress your math professor simply by participating, several are offering extra credit!).  The top 5 scores from Cañada students will be our “team” and that group will be ranked with teams from other MESA programs in our region and across the state. 
• Final week! Thursday, March 11, Stanford’s Women in Engineering Seminars The WISE club organizes groups to go to talks each week from women in engineering.  Focus is “Real Lives Have Curves”.   Refreshments at 4pm. Thornton 110 http://www.stanford.edu/group/mewomen/Tues, March 9, 3:30-4:30pm – WORKSHOP:  Spring Scholarships find out what makes a successful application to the 8 scholarships due in the next few weeks.  MESA Student Lounge
• Tues, March 9, 11am-1pm - FUNDRAISER:  Eat lunch & Help Haiti Earthquake Victims stop by and buy a Chipotle burrito for a great cause.  The Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) club will be raising money to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti -- Main Quad
• Thurs, March 4, 6-8 p.m., Family Science Night at Hoover School in Redwood City.  Volunteer to help inspire young kids about Science and Engineering. This is a project jointly sponsored by SHPE and San Francisco Exploratorium. Contact Dr. Enriquez (enriquez@smccd.edu) for details. Hoover School adress is: 701 Charter Street, Redwood City 94063.
  
• Thurs, March 4, 2-3 p.m.: Guest Speaker from CALTRANS (also SFSU Faculty), Dragomir Bogdanic. He will talk about opportunities for Community College Students at CALTRANS. Lunch will be provided!

Febuary

• Fri, Feb 26th 2:30pm  Depart for SHPE Regional Leadership Conference @ CalPoly SLO meet the bus in Lot #1 by the library entrance. Your ticket to get on the bus is your Cañada College Scholarship Application.
• Thursday, Feb 25 8:45 - 11 am  Genentech Tour!  The Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) club is sponsoring a tour at Genentech.  Relevant majors are Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biology, Chemistry, BioChem, and similar. Of course, the tour is not limited to these majors.   Email:  aimeesylvia@gmail.com ·        
• Thurs, Feb. 25 11:30am-noon –  Small Group Session – Calculating your TRANSFER GPA Lyn Belingheri will get you started on your GPA calculations.  This is critical for students who will be applying to the Cañada College NSF Scholarship and to students who are working on TAGs for transferring in fall 2011.  @ MESA Center computers
• Wed, Feb 24 9:30-10:30am –Write your Personal Statement individual coaching sessions with Saniya Leblanc to help you develop a very powerful personal statement for scholarship or internship applications.   Get your Cañada Scholarship essay done!
• Wed, Feb 24 1:30-2:30pm – Drop-in Help:  Internship Applications info on several internship programs and help getting your applications together.  Cathy’s office @ MESAEvery Thursday, depart MESA at 3:30 pm  Stanford’s Women in Engineering Seminars The WISE club organizes groups to go to talks each week from women in engineering.  Focus is “Real Lives Have Curves”.   Refreshments at 4pm. Thornton 110 http://www.stanford.edu/group/mewomen/  email: asylvia@my.smccd.edu
• Wed, Feb. 10th 9:30-11am – Saniya LeBlanc is Back!  Write Your Personal Statement individual coaching sessions to help you develop a very powerful personal statement for scholarship or internship applications.  
• Thurs, Feb. 11th –  Prepare to Transfer in Fall 2011 is next year your final year at Cañada before you transfer?  If so, Lyn Belingheri from counseling will be working with you to prepare one or more Transfer Agreement Guarantees for UC campuses.   Lyn will be working with you during the next few weeks.  Email Lyn at Belingheri@smccd.edu
• Mon, Feb 8th @ 3pm – STUDENT-TO-STUDENT:  What is an Internship Really Like?  Hear from MESA Students who have Completed Internships Jeremy and Melissa will share their experiences in applying for and participating in research internships.  Learn what it’s really like to get off-campus and into a lab at a 4-year university.– free snacks!   MESA Center 3pm.
• Mon, Feb. 8th @ 4-5pm Work On your Internship Applications  at MESA Center drop by to get started or keep working on applying to summer internships.  I’ll there to help you research which are a good fit for you, to help you get started, to work with you to improve your application, etc.  Drop by for a few minutes or longer. there are 31 internships with deadlines in Feb and 8 with deadlines by mid-March.  After that you’ve missed your opportunities to apply.  free snacks!

January

• Monday, January 25, 4:45pm – Free Dinner for MESA Students enrolled in Intro to Scholarships class (class meets Mon evenings)  – meet at MESA for dinner and scholarship info that will help you in the class
• Every Thursday, depart MESA at 3:30 pm  Stanford’s Women in Engineering Seminars The WISE club organizes groups to go to talks each week from women in engineering.  Focus is “Real Lives Have Curves”.   Refreshments at 4pm. Thornton 110 http://www.stanford.edu/group/mewomen/  email: asylvia@my.smccd.edu
• Mon 1/25 & Tues 1/26 @ 2-3pm Drop-in - Get Help as you Work on Applications at MESA room 9-257 drop by and get started or get help on scholarship and internship applications that are due in the next several weeks.  I’ll be there to help you identify scholarships that you’re qualified for, to help you get started, to work with you on your personal statement, etc.  Drop by for a few minutes or longer.   Plus, free snacks and drinks!
• Get hired as a MESA Student Assistant and/or tutor!  We need your help this spring and want to set your on-campus work schedules now so everyone can get off to a strong start.  Work on-campus up to 20 hrs/week and earn $10/hour.  Come see Cathy!
• Apply for Summer Internships - Twenty three summer internships have deadlines before Feb 8th!  Many are already giving acceptances to students.  http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/canmesa/internships.html ·         Apply for $$$ Scholarships- Six scholarships have deadlines before Feb 8th! 
• January 11-15 - Winter Mini-Math Jam

December

• Application Deadline - Dec 31st  Building Diversity in Science Program (get a mentor and access to opportunities)  –www.bdis.us
• http://lmsa.stanford.edu/mentorship/   and, REGISTER for the Stanford SUMMA Conference –meet Stanford med students, participate in workshops and meet reps from various medical schools.  This conference ALWAYS sells out, so register now and plan to attend!  http://summa.stanford.edu/conference/  
• Fri, 12/18 @ 12-2:30pm Math Jam Planning Lunch – for Math Jam tutors room 9-257 This is a required meeting for all students who are going to be hired as tutors during Math Jam.  You’ll learn about the new plans for your role as a tutor and everything you need to know before Math Jam begins.  Plus, free lunch!
• Study late at the library!  The Cañada Library will be open until 10:00 pm Mon-Thurs and they’re also serving free snacks – Thanks, ASCC!
• Wed, 12/16 @ 6:15-8pm WISE/SWE Event – State-of-the-art Graphics Technology @ NVIDIA Corp. Learn how NVIDIA’s graphics processing units are transforming the visual experience in applications such as video games, film production, broadcasting, industrial design, and medical imaging. Plus, dinner!
• Get hired as a MESA Student Assistant and/or tutor!  We need your help this spring and want to set your on-campus work schedules now so next semester everyone can get off to a strong start.  Students can work on-campus up to 20 hrs/week and are paid $10/hour.  Come see Cathy this week!
• Tues (12/15) & Wed (12/16) @ 2-4pm Drop-in – Develop your Target List of Scholarships & Internships at MESA room 9-257.
• Pre-Med Students – Get a Mentor from Stanford Med School! Dec. 7th, Mon @ 4pm Kids on Campus:  Citizen School Robotics Celebration room 16-106  Come see what Redwood City middle schoolers have done under the inspiration of the Robotics Club members who been teachers in the Citizen School afterschool program. 
• Study late at the library!  The Cañada Library will be open until 10:00 pm Mon-Thurs and they’re also serving free snacks!
• Dec. 7th, Mon @ 4pm Kids on Campus:  Citizen School Robotics Celebration room 16-106  Come see what Redwood City middle schoolers have done under the inspiration of the Robotics Club members who been teachers in the Citizen School afterschool program. 
• Tues & Wed @ 2-4pm Drop-in - Get Help as you Work on Applications at MESA room 9-257 drop by and get started or get help on scholarship and internship applications that are due in the next several weeks.  I’ll be there to help you identify scholarships that you’re qualified for, to help you get started, to work with you on your personal statement, etc.  Drop by for a few minutes or longer.   Plus, free snacks and drinks!
• Get hired as a MESA Student Assistant and/or tutor!  We need your help this spring and want to set your on-campus work schedules now so next semester everyone can get off to a strong start.  Students can work on-campus up to 20 hrs/week and are paid $10/hour.  Come see Cathy before finals!
• Pre-Med Students – REGISTER for the Stanford SUMMA Conference – an exceptional opportunity to learn about medical school. Meet Stanford med students, participate in workshops and meet reps from various medical schools.  This conference ALWAYS sells out, so register now and plan to attend!  http://summa.stanford.edu/conference/ 
• Application Deadline - Dec 14th  Mini Math Jam (January 11-15th) Here’s your chance to start your spring math class even better prepared!  Mini Math Jam is open to all students taking math this spring.  http://www.canadacollege.edu/soles/
• Application Deadline - Dec 15th Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) –www.hsf.net

November

• Mon 11/30 -- DEADLINE - UC / CSU Applications 
• Mon 11/30 – San Jose State 10am – 2pm (in counseling dept)UC / CSU Application HELP!   Mon 11/23 8:30-10am and 2-4pm plus Tues 11/24 9-12:30am -- Work on your CSU & UC applications with expert help on-site!  Use the computers downstairs, outside Soraya Sohrabi’s office (9-124) and she will be on-hand to answer your questions as you’re completing your applications
• Mon, Nov. 23 @ 11:05am Speaker:  Genetic Counseling -- What’s Different about This Picture?  room 17-207  Find out how to become a Genetic Counselor!  What ethical issues do counselors and families deal with when faced with information about genetic mutations?  How do genetic mutations show up in physical characteristics?   Where do genetic counselors work?   Plus, free snacks!
• Mon, Nov. 23 @ 2pm Student-to-Student: Experiences as a Transfer Student at UC Berkeley  Alex and Ashley, both first-semester transfer students currently at Berkeley, will be at the PTK meeting to share info about what it's like to transfer to and attend Cal. FREE PIZZA and drinks!
• Nov 19 – PlugandPlay WebPlay www.plugandplaytechcenter.com -- 11am-8pm
• Wednesday, Nov. 18 - Engineering Awareness Day - 11 am-1 pm, Cafeteria. Co-sponsored by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Women in Science and Engineering, and Robotics Club.
• Nov. 15th, application deadline: Winter Internship! UC Davis Center for Biophotonics – two-weeks in January during winter break!  Open to all MESA students.
  http://cbst.ucdavis.edu/education/community-college/internship-community-college
• Sat, Nov 14th 9:30am – 2pm 
  The San Francisco Bay Area and the Silicon Valley Professional Chapters of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers cordially invite SHPE college students from the Bay Area for a one-day conference consisting of resume workshops, mock interview sessions and a technology display from Apple Inc. Come and learn how to prepare an excellent resume and gain valuable interview experience from industry professionals. http://www.shpe-sv.org/events/bomba_blast2009_final.pdf
• Sat, Nov 7th – California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education (lots of universities represented, hosted at UC Santa Cruz) – sign up online at:  www.ucop.edu/diversityforum
• Sat, Nov 7th – Pre-Med Gross Anatomy Conference – CHE/Dia de los Muertos at Stanford Medical School. Sign up before Nov 2nd!
  http://egroups.stanford.edu/p-128-pre-health-conference.aspx
• Fri, Nov 6th – UC Davis Community College Transfer Day for Science, Technology, Math and Engineering Majors - sign up on the bulletin board in the MESA Center
• Field Environmental Biology Program (Univ of Notre Dame) – 9-10 weeks of hands-on field work (Michigan northwoods, Montana Native American site, Puerto Rico rain forest or marine research), paid housing/travel plus $2,500 stipend.  - deadline Nov 6th  http://underc.nd.edu - select “Application NON Notre Dame”
• Wed, Nov 4th, 2:30pm – Workshop:  Internships?  How Find Them, How to Apply (room 9-257)
  Hear from fellow students about their experiences in summer internship programs.  Come get your application done for the UC Davis Winter Internship, get started on the Summer Medical/Dental Program or the Community College Internship program.  Plus, free snacks!
• Tue, November 3 – 2009-2010 NSF Scholars Mentoring Program Kick-Off: 1:30-2:30 p.m. - Meet and share a meal with your mentors; Lunch will be served at 1:30 in Bldg. 9-275. See list of scholars and their mentors.
• Marathon Oil Company Scholarship – $15,000/year plus paid summer internship – apply online, deadline Nov 1st  http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=464

October

• Oct 31 – San Jose State Engineering Fall Open House 9-noon – explore engineering majors, tour labs, meet students, counselors & faculty http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/media/pdf/events/open_house_fall_2009_flyer.pdf    
  sign-up online at:  www.engr.sjsu.edu/openhouse
• Thurs, Oct 29th   – UC Berkeley Engineering Community College Day – sign up on-line http://tinyurl.com/berkeley-engr
• Thurs, Oct. 29th - 2-3pm or 5-6pm – Triple your Savings! Opportunity Fund IDA Info Session – for every $1 you save, earn $2 to spend on education!  room 9-206 http://www.opportunityfund.org/sites/default/files/IDAFactSheet2010.pdf
• Tue night – Sun, Oct 28 - Nov 1  – Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) National Conference  http://neptune.shpe.org/shpe2009/
• 10/28 -COLLEGE NIGHT- 6:30-8:30pm–(Gym) – college reps on-campus, open to high school students and parents
• 10/27 – TRANSFER DAY (College Fair – Cafeteria) 10am-1pm
  Current full list of university reps visiting this fall: http://tinyurl.com/univ-visit
• Fri, Oct 23rd – MESA Field Trip to CalPoly Engineering  (San Luis Obispo, CA)  http://ceng.calpoly.edu/about/   sign up on the bulletin board in the MESA Center
• Sat, Oct 17 - SHPE Bomba Blast at Apple Computers – sign up at this week’s SHPE meeting (Thurs 2:30pm) – Jeremy- jmoral88@my.smccd.edu Thur-Sun,
• Oct 17 – UC Davis Preview Day  http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/previewday  (TRIO program is taking a bus to UC Davis Preview Day – sign up at the TRIO office)
• Oct 17 – UC Merced Preview Day http://admissions.ucmerced.edu/preview-day 
• Oct 17 – CSU Monterey Bay Preview Day  CSUMB.EDU/openhouse (apply on-site to be admitted on the spot for CSU Monterey Bay!)
• Oct 15-18  – Society of Women Engineers (SWE) National Conference  http://we09.swe.org/  -- trip full – flights depart 8:30pm Wed 14th
• Wed @ 12:30pm (depart from MESA Center) – Engineering Transfer Panel Get the scoop on transfer from representatives of engineering programs at U.C. Berkeley, U.C. Santa Cruz, San Francisco State, San Jose State, and Santa Clara University at the Engineering Transfer Panel, 1:10 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at CSM in 19-121. 
• Thurs @ 2:30pm - Cake Celebration!  New NSF Scholars Announced – come have a piece of cake and congratulate the new NSF Scholars!  At the beginning of the SHPE meeting on Thursday – 2:30pm room 9-275
• Fri @ 3pm – PG&E Conference Bus departs from Lot 1 (Library entrance) for the PG&E/MESA Student Leadership Conference
• Sat- Oct 10 – UC Santa Cruz Preview Day – www.ucsc.edu/news_events/calendar/DisplayEvent.aspx?EventId=16159
• Sun - Oct 11 – Santa Clara University  Preview Day   www.scu.edu/events/?event=13764
• Transferring Students:
  o   Get a Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG) submitted –UC Santa Cruz & Irvine 10/15, UC Santa Barbara 10/30
  o   Get nominated for highly-competitive scholarships – PTK, Jack Kent Cooke, Guistwhite and Coca-Cola All-American (see scholarship section for details) – deadline 2pm, Tues 10/13
• 10/2-10/4 – 7th Annual Community College Pre-Medical and Pre-Public Health Conference at UC Davis. http://conference.amsaarc.org

September

• 9/28 – CSU, East Bay 11am-1pm (downstairs in counseling – drop-in)
• 9/30 – UC Santa Cruz  9:30am-1:30pm  (downstairs in counseling – drop-in)
• Get a Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG) submitted this week – UC Davis TAG deadline – Wed 9/30; UC Santa Cruz & Irvine – 10/15Monday,
• Saturday, 9/19 @ 10 am -- Robotics Workshop for GEMS
• Monday, 9/14 @ 2pm -- Princeton University - Summer Research Program for Engineering & Science Majors 
  Dr. Dan Steinberg, Director of Education & Outreach for Princeton’s Center for Complex Materials, will share info about their summer research program.  Learn about what community college students did last summer, get tips for finding and applying to internships and more.  Free food too!  At the MESA Center, room 257

• Wed, 9/16 @ 2:30-4:30pm - Drop in Help for Students Applying for the NSF Scholarship – come by to get whatever help you need to complete your application.  Deadline to apply is this Friday, Sept 18th www.canadacollege.edu/nsfscholar  
• Fri 9/18 BEFORE 4pm – DEADLINE – NSF Scholarship $3,000 or $4,000! – Turn your completed application package in at the Science & Technology Division Office building 18, room 109.
• Tues 9/08 @ 10-10:20am OR 12-12:20pm – Quick, Expert Advice – Transferring to Berkeley or another UC campus – come to a small group presentation and meet Elizabeth Tuttle, UC Berkeley rep to get tips and inside info for transfer students. 
• Tues 9/08 @ 10:20am-2pm – UC Berkeley Drop-in Advising – between and after the small group sessions, Elizabeth Tuttle will be in the TRiO Lounge for individual meetings.
• Tues 9/08 2:30-4:30pm & Fri 10-noon - Drop in Help for Students Applying for the NSF Scholarship – come by to get whatever help you need to complete your application.  Deadline to apply is Sept 18th www.canadacollege.edu/nsfscholar  
• Thurs, Sept 10th 2:30pm -- Workshop – Resume & Personal Statement Workshop with Saniya LeBlanc – create your first resume or update the one you’ve been using. Advice on writing a strong personal statement.  Hosted by Engineering/SHPE Club and Women in Science & Engineering (WISE)
• Fri, Sept 11th – Field Trip – Biology Majors Fair @ UC Berkeley –  meet reps from over a dozen biology majors at Berkeley.  Sign up outside Cathy’s office 9-251A
• Volunteer to help Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) club fundraiser.  lend a hand Sept 15th and 16th – email Elmira to sign up  elili_mira@yahoo.com
• Thurs, 9/3 - 2-3pm @ MESA Center  or 12:30-1:30pm (room 9-106) –
  Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Workshop led by Soraya Sohrabi – bring your transcripts and AP or IB scores.  Complete your TAG(s) with expert guidance!
• Tues, Sept 1st: Industry Field Trip:  Google!  “Inside Google: Diversity in Engineering & Technology” employee panelists - http://www.google.com/events/techforum09-mm.html    We’ll also enjoy delicious food, cutting-edge product demos and exciting tours.  Event sponsored by SHPE and SWE (join one of those clubs before you go!)   Tues, Sept 1st 4:30-8pm -- depart from MESA Center at 4pm if you signed up to attend
• Tues, 9/1 10-11 am & Fri, 9/4 11am-noon: Workshops – Tips for Applying for the NSF Scholarship – come get advice about writing a strong personal statement, scholarship requirements, help in getting your application package together.  NSF Scholarship for Cañada MESA Students – $3,000-$4,000/year for students in MATH 130 or above (math, science and engineering majors), FAFSA required www.canadacollege.edu/nsfscholar
• Tues, 9/1 - 10am-2pm – UC Berkeley - Elizabeth Tuttle available for drop-in meetings (downstairs in Counseling Center)

August

• Mon, 8/31 - 2-3pm, Workshops – Tips for Applying for the NSF Scholarship – come get advice about writing a strong personal statement, scholarship requirements, help in getting your application package together.  NSF Scholarship for Cañada MESA Students – $3,000-$4,000/year for students in MATH 130 or above (math, science and engineering majors), FAFSA required www.canadacollege.edu/nsfscholar
• Thurs 8/27 @ 2:30pm – Engineering/SHPE Club Meeting – kick off the new year by joining SHPE.  Walter Salguaro, a Cañada MESA alum, will be sharing his experiences as a transfer student majoring in mechanical engineering at CalPoly SLO.
• Tue 8/25 – Deadline to sign up for trip to Google “Inside Google: Diversity in Engineering and Technology” – signup sheet posted outside Cathy’s office 9-251
• Tue 8/25 @ Noon – Concert & Club Fair – wear your MESA t-shirt, join a MESA-related club -- Engineering/SHPE, Women in MESA (SWE), Robotics Club or Pre-Med Health Careers Club – plus, free food!
  
• Fall Classes Begin - Wednesday, August 19
• Mini-Math Jam - Monday, August 10 to Wednesday, August 12, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

July

• Summer Engineering Institute - Sunday, July 19 to Friday July 31, San Francisco State University

June

• Summer Math Jam - Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 14, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

May

• MESA Banquet - Wednesday, May 13th, 6-8 p.m., Bldg, 3-142.
• Scholarship Ceremony - Friday, May 8th, 6 p.m., Cafeteria
• Transfer Reception - May 7th, 2:30-4:30, Theater Foyer, Bldg. 3
• NSF Scholarship – www.canadacollege.edu/nsfscholar  $3,000 or $4,000! May 1st 
• Summer Engineering Institute – www.canadacollege.edu/bridge 2 weeks @ SFSU (free housing & food), $350 stipend, great experience!   deadline May 1st 
• SFSU Summer Science Institute – $1,500 stipend, 8 weeks 2hrs/day at SFSU.  This is for you if you’re interested in health careers! deadline May 1st 
• Get a Summer Job – City of Menlo Park needs part-time civil engineering students, Cañada College is hiring math tutors – check out the job/internship list (below)
• Scholarship Deadlines –  HENAAC – FedEx @ 3pm Apr 30th     Cañada NSF Scholarship!! – May 1st        Calderilla Women’s Scholarship – May 6
• Bay Area Gardeners Foundation Scholarship Workshop – May 1st at 7pm at the San Mateo County Credit Union
• May 1st  11am (room 18-319) – Daniel Daraighi, Director of Molecular Pharmacology, ChemoCentryx, Inc. www.chemocentryx.com

April

• Apr 29th & 30th Wed & Thurs 2:30-4:30pm @ MESA – EXPERT HELP:  Writing your Scholarship Essays – finish those essays!  Saniya Leblanc is here to help.
• April 24th, 2:00-4:30 p.m. - Engineering Design Contest for High School Students: Automatic Projectile Launcher Design Contest. We are expecting 200 students from local area high schools.
• Apr. 16th 2:30-3:30pm EXPERT ADVICE:  Multiple Paths into Health Careers with Dr. Ron Garcia – interested in a career in medicine/health?  Dr. Garcia from Stanford Medical School will talk about many different paths you can take toward a career!
• Fri, Apr 17th 11am Room 18-319  – INDUSTRY SPEAKER:  Larry McGee, Chemistry Research Director, Amgen SF www.amgen.com
• Apr 15th & 16th Wed & Thurs 2:30-4:30pm @ MESA – EXPERT HELP:  Writing your Scholarship Essays – back by popular demand!!  if you’re just starting or if you want to make your essay stronger come work with Saniya Leblanc.  She has tons of experience working with students on essays.  Plus, she’s a Stanford PhD student in Mechanical Engineering!
• Mondays 10-noon @ MESA –Work on your Transfer Agreement Guarantees w/Lyn Belingheri  -  100% of MESA students who will be applying to transfer next year should have at least one TAG ready before the end of this semester.

March

• March 9th, 11-noon @ MESA – Start your TRANSFER Agreement Guarantees w/Lyn Belingheri
• March 10th, Tues 11-1:30pm – Club Day @ Cañada College – join a club
• March 10th, Tues 4:45-7:30pm –Bioengineering Molecules to Fight Deadly Infections - Annelise Barron, PhD  -- sign up at MESA, depart Cañada MESA at 4:45pm
• March 14th, Sat, 9-3pm UC Davis School of Medicine – Medical Education Symposium email premedhealth@yahoo.com if you’re interested in going
• March 16th, 10-10:30am OR 11:30-noon @ MESA – WORKSHOPS:  Start your Transfer Agreement Guarantees w/Lyn Belingheri
• March 19th, @ 2:30-3pm  – SCHOLARSHIPS!  Want $3,000-$4,000 and snacks? – come find out how to apply for a new scholarship just for Cañada College math, science & engineering majors!  We will also review the Chicana/Latina Scholarship and all open, upcoming scholarship opportunities. 
• March 20-22, SHPE Regional Leadership Development Conference @ UC Merced

February

• Feb 17th (Tues @ 3pm) WORKSHOP:  Apply for the Engineering Institute @ SFSU – spend 2 weeks this summer living at SFSU exploring engineering.  Free room and food, plus $350 stipend.  Come by the MESA Center – apply and get your free MESA T-Shirt!
  
• Feb 18th (Wed 10-2pm) Cañada’s Engineering & Science Awareness Day – Check out careers in engineering and science.  Cañada Cafeteria. Free El Grullense Burritos!
  
• Feb 19th (Thurs) COLLEGE TRIP:  UC Davis Engineering Expo & Transfer Student Day – head up to UC Davis to explore engineering majors and visit the campus – sign up by Tues, 2/17 at the MESA Center
• Feb 19th, Thurs 7:30-9pm – PLAY CARDS:  Elementeo, the Chemistry Card Game – Learn how to play, followed by a tournament (22-116)
  
• Feb 20th (Fri)  WORKSHOP:  Becoming a Scientist or Engineer: Considerations for the Students in Choosing a Career – Dr. Thomas Landefeld, Biology Professor from CSU Dominguez Hills  (1-2pm, Cañada’s Main Theater)
• Feb 20th (Fri)  WORKSHOP (Faculty and Staff):  Leaks in the Pipeline: Do faculty mend them or create them? – Dr. Thomas Landefeld, Biology Professor from CSU Dominguez Hills  (10-11am, 18-319)
• Feb 27th (Fri) IBM Research Center Tour

January

• Jan 27 (Tues) – 11:30am-1pm Learning Center Open House – snacks and info about MESA and all programs in the Learning Center, plus SHPE/Engineering Club and Pre-Med/Health Clubs
• Jan 27 (Tues) – WORKSHOP:  Applying for Summer Research Internships – Advice from a Stanford Summer Internship Director! (2:15-3:30pm)

For a complete list of events, refer to the weekly MESA/SOLES newsletter.

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COUNSELING

All SOLES students are required to meet with the SOLES Counselor to develop and update the Student Educational Plan (SEP).

To make an appointment to see the Counselor, call the Counseling Center at (650) 306-3452.