Publish Date: Aug 18, 2015
SALINAS, Calif. – On Saturday, August 22, 2015, Hartnell Community College District presents its Ninth Annual Summer STEM Internship Symposium at 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA starting at 12:30 p.m. Hartnell College invites the media to witness this celebration of student achievement.
Join us as we honor the amazing work of our student interns and learn about the industry partners that make this possible. The program will go as follows:
12:30 Oral Presentations – Merrill Hall, Building N, Rooms N1 and N12
2:30 Poster Session A – Student Center
4:00 Poster Session B – Student Center
5:00 Recognition Ceremony – Student Center
The Recognition Ceremony will be at the Student Center featuring all 93 participants, plus recognition of a parent, mentor, and industry partner. This will be the second year for the Andy Newton STEM Internship Partner Award.
The symposium is the culmination of our STEM Summer Internship program and is a special opportunity for students to formally demonstrate their summer research results and celebrate their participation in this unique teaching and learning experience. These student interns are matched with university scientists and industry experts to conduct groundbreaking research in prestigious laboratories and local businesses throughout the region. It is rare for community college students to be exposed to these types of opportunities.
With industry partnerships and support, Hartnell College is producing future generations of bright young scientists and strengthening diversity in the STEM workforce. Through our innovative programs and initiatives, we are creating a new legacy of opportunity for the families of the Salinas Valley and beyond.
For a preview of the students’ work, the community is invited to attend the Internship Program Open House on Friday, August 21, 2015, 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
Hartnell College thanks our industry partners for providing internships to our students. These include The City of Monterey, CSUMB Research Experiences for Undergraduates, Belli Architectural Group, Fremont Peak Observatory, Opterra Energy Services, UC Berkeley Space Sciences Lab, Smart Wash Solutions, Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy, USDA, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, Enza Zaden, Chevron, Loaves, Fishes & Computers, Inc., UC Santa Cruz Baskin Engineering, Stanford University School of Medicine, CSUMB Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center, Naval Post-Graduate School, Monterey Bay Aquarium, MESA, Multiverse, NASA, and the Hartnell College Foundation.
For more information on the STEM Symposium, please contact Brenda Jones at 831-755-6967 or by email bjones@hartnell.edu.
Hartnell Community College District
The Hartnell CCD serves over 16,000 students annually through its main campus in Salinas, the Alisal Campus in East Salinas, the King City Education Center, and various outreach learning centers throughout the Salinas Valley. Hartnell College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, provides workforce training, basic skills courses, and prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Hartnell College is recognized for its innovative public and private partnerships that support world class STEM education, career technical education, fine and performing arts, humanities, and athletics. We are growing leaders through opportunity, engagement, and achievement. For more about Hartnell CCD, visit www.hartnell.edu.
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