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  • UCSC Lamat Summer 2026 Program in Astro/Astrophysics – Community College Students Encouraged to Apply! (apps due December 1)

    UCSC Lamat Summer 2026 Program

    The UC Santa Cruz Lamat summer program application is due by December 1, 2025. Lamat (which means star in Mayan) is an 8-week funded summer program designed to introduce undergraduate students to astrophysical research methods and tools through original projects in computational astrophysics. Participants work closely with faculty and PhD students at UCSC from the Physics, Applied Math, Earth and Planetary Sciences and Astronomy Departments. The program also includes a winter science computational boot camp taking place January 12-14, 2026 (travel dates for those flying in will be January 11 and 15) at UC Santa Cruz with stipend, transportation and lodging for boot camp participants.

    General Website: lamat.science.ucsc.edu

    Application: https://lamat.science.ucsc.edu/students/

    Applications are open to all undergraduate students, but the Lamat Programs particularly encourages science and engineering students from community colleges to apply. Undocumented and F1 students will be considered to participate in the LAMAT program but funding for these participants is limited. The principal selection criteria are academic record and promise of future achievement.

  • STEM Student-Based Opportunities Virtual Workshop (Friday, October 10, 2025 from 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm PT)

    Sent on behalf of Joan Kang in the Career Services Center

     

    STEM Student-Based Opportunities

    Discover how to build your STEM career through internships, research, and hands-on experiences while at SMC through this virtual workshop. Learn how to connect with resources, gain academic credit, and prepare for upcoming STEM career events to set yourself up for future success.

     

    All majors and career interests are welcome to attend; however, this workshop places a special focus on the STEM industry. Please note that this workshop on Friday will not be recorded.

     

    Friday, October 10, 2025

    2:45 PM – 4:15 PM PT

    Register for Zoom Link: https://smc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/39FanyZFRBuIjWtufE_IjQ

     

     

     

    For more information, contact the Career Services Center at (310) 434-4337.

  • Workshop on Finding Research Opportunities: Answering the What, Why, When, How, and Where for STEM Students (Friday, October 3 from 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm)

    Sent on behalf of Joan Kang in the Career Services Center

     

    Finding Research Opportunities: Answering the What, Why, When, How, and Where for STEM Students

    Interested in participating in STEM research? Not sure where to begin. Learn how to find opportunities on and off campus!

     

    All majors and career interests are welcome to attend; however, this workshop places a special focus on research in the STEM industry. Please note that this workshop on Friday will not be recorded.

     

    Friday, October 3, 2025

    2:45 pm – 4:15 pm

    Register for Zoom Link: https://smc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/DBthUzMLTOqAhtcP-3uqyQ

     

     

    For more information, contact the Career Services Center at (310) 434-4337.

     

     

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    Joan Kang, M.Ed. | Senior Career Services Advisor :: Career Services Center :: Santa Monica College | Tel: 310.434.3962

    Email: [email protected] | 1900 Pico Boulevard | Santa Monica, California 90405 | Fax: 310.434.4312

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  • NOAA Hollings Applications open Oct 1

     

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    NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship applications open on October 1!

     

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    The scholarship at a glance

     

    Up to $40,000, including:

    §   $9,500 stipend per year for junior and senior year

    §   A 10-week paid internship at a NOAA facility 

    §   Funds for travel and conference participation

    Eligibility:

    §   U.S. citizen

    §   Enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in the United States or U.S. territory as either:

    §    Second year students in a four-year academic program.

    §    Students in a two-year academic program at a community college with plans to transfer to a four-year academic program.

    §    Third year students in a five-year undergraduate program. 

    §   3.0 minimum GPA

    §   Major in NOAA mission field, including but not limited to: 

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    §    atmospheric science, biology, cartography, chemistry, computer science, education, engineering, environmental science, geodesy, geography, marine science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physical science, photogrammetry, physics, etc.

     

     

     

     

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    So, you want to be a NOAA scholar? 15 tips for applicants

    We asked some of our undergraduate scholarship application reviewers to share their tips on what makes a great application.

     

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    Preparing to apply for the Hollings undergraduate scholarship

    Find out what information you’ll need for your application and look at a blank sample application.

     

    For more information visit the Hollings Scholarship website or contact [email protected]

     

    Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program

    Office of Education (OED)

    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

     

    1315 East West Highway

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

    301-628-2913

    [email protected]

  • Guest Speaker Invitation for 10.1 @ 12:30pm

    Please See Prof. Ramirez’s email below.
     

    Hi Everyone!

    I am hosting my 2nd speaker, Laura Hackett, during my class from 12:30-1:30pm this upcoming Wednesday on 10/1. They will be discussing to the class on Zoom that day and I wanted to extend this opportunity to your students via Zoom. Laura will be primarily discussing her experience as an advisor for engineering students at UC Davis and recommendations she has for students to succeed. Here is a brief description he has provided below!

    • Laura Anderson Hackett has a deep passion for education, and helping those she interacts with achieve their educational goals. For five years, she worked as an academic advisor for the UC Davis College of Engineering’s Leadership in Engineering Advancement, Diversity and Retention (LEADR) Program. There, she focused on supporting first-generation, low-income, underserved minority and/or transfer students throughout their time at UC Davis. Prior to that, she spent time at Fresno State’s Learning Center/SupportNet teaching study skills and creating academic support plans. Presently, she spends time as an editor for her family appraisal business, Hackett Appraisal, and volunteering at her daughters’ school and in the local community. Laura received a B.S. in Biology and Society, education minor from Cornell University and a M.S. in Counseling, Student Affairs and College Counseling from Fresno State.

    Best,

    Prof. Andrew Ramirez (he/him)

    Santa Monica College

    Engineering Adjunct Faculty