TraIN at ASU Welcome Event - Nov. 3, 2023

Hello Fabulous TraIN S-STEM Scholars!

We would love to have you join us to learn more about our ASU TraIN program. We have a student panel planned from 2-3 PM and then a faculty research panel (so you can learn about research opportunities with faculty at ASU after you transfer) at 3 PM. Both sessions can be accessed using the Zoom link below.  If you'd like to attend in-person, please send me an email ASAP at ssandrin@asu.edu.

Recruiting Event Details (Friday, Nov. 3rd)

• 2:00 - 3:00 PM Scholarship basics & Current student panel 
• 3:00 - 4:00 PM Faculty research panel - learn about opportunities at West! 

Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/88363445522  

(Or call 602-753-0140 and enter meeting ID: 883 6344 5522)

Finally, our scholarship application is now open! You must apply to ASU before you can apply. The deadline is March 1, 2024.  Please consider applying to ASU early (by early January)0 so that you are also eligible for many other scholarships!!! 

https://newcollege.asu.edu/college-scholarships/unique 

Best,

Prof. Susie Sandrin

ssandrin@asu.edu 

Phoenix College Sports Analytics Undergraduate Research Opportunity!

 Phoenix College Sports Analytics Undergraduate Research

 Hours per week:  4

Research End Date:  End of Spring Semester

Paid: YES     Amount: $1,000!!! 

Application Due Date: 

September 4th, 2023 for Full consideration, afterwards until the 3 positions are filled.

Research Summary: 

This research focuses on Sports Analytics and offers a chance for the participants to hone their skills in the Scientific process with the possibility of scholarly publication (4 former students published an article for a similar endeavor in the past). The research goal is to collect USL Championship data and create a model to predict match outcomes. The USL is the professional soccer league where our local team (Phoenix Rising) plays. Dr. Posta will lead weekly meetings (about one hour long) to mentor you. He will also discuss the data and computational requirements needed to perform the analysis. Students do not need previous experience in computing or any sports knowledge. At the end of the experience, students will prepare a report and poster based on their results. There is also opportunity to present at virtual or local conferences (not a requirement, just an opportunity!). No previous experience necessary, just curiosity about the scientific method. Interest in the soccer a plus!

Pending funding there will be the chance to renew the Internship for Spring 2024.

Requirements: 

Students must be able to meet with their research faculty at a scheduled time

Students must complete and submit a final report 

 Stipend Requirements (from Funding Agency): 

Student can only be part of this endeavor if they fulfill the National Science Foundation definition of underrepresented minority student:

The NSF defines an underrepresented student as a member of a group traditionally underrepresented in mathematics, science, and engineering, such as S. Hispanics, African American, Native Americans and Pacific Islanders/Alaska Natives.The NSF does not consider Asian-Americans or Anglo women or men to be underrepresented as part of its funding guidelines for this program. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Students must be enrolled in at least 3 credits for Fall 2023

Must have completed Calculus 1 (MAT220 or MAT213) with a grade of C or better. Student who are currently enrolled in Calculus 1 can apply and will be considered.

Desired Qualifications: 

Ability to work with data such as use of spreadsheets and statistics.

Pursuing a degree in STEM  

Application: 

Please send you an email to Filippo Posta filippo.posta@phoenixcollege.edu. If you have a Resume, attach it to your email, make sure to include your MEID in the email.

MNT201 - Micro and Nanotechnology: Learn to use a Scanning Electron Microscope and More!

Some Sample Images:

Abalone Shell

Integrated Circuit

Aloe Vera Pollens 

Fall 2023    COURSE OFFERING

Course:  MNT 201 Micro- and NanoTechnology

Class #: 16993

Credit Hours: 3 credit hours

Time: Tuesdays 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Room: C118 (Phoenix College Center for Microscopy)

Instructor: Dr. Ed Ong  (eddie.ong@phoenixcollege.edu)

Prerequisites/Corequisites: NONE

Transfer:  (ASU and UofA 3 science elective credits; NAU 3 physics elective credits)

Please sign up for this class if you would like to:

1) Have fun learning about nanotechnology and get hands-on laboratory experience and find out what it is like working as a scientist and lab technician.

2) Learn how to use real-world, advanced instrumentation such as:  a real Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to “see” very small objects.  Also learn how to use a real energy dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDXS) to determine the elemental makeup of objects.

4) Learn how to use a real Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) to study the 3-dimensional topography and properties surfaces, at a magnification of up to 1,000,000X.

5) Learn how to perform X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) techniques.

6) Go on field trips to Arizona State University to visit their facilities and use their suite of analytical instrumentation.

7) Get involved with working in the areas of micro- and nanotechnology, possibly leading to future internship experiences. 

8) Work on an independent project in micro- and nanotechnology.

Welcome New Phoenix College Scholars!

 We look forward to meeting you all at orientation today at 2pm!  Check your email for the link to the meeting and other info. Congrats, and welcome!

Creating a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) space on Earth and Beyond

Hello TRAIN Scholars!  Dr. Proctor is an inspiration and I encourage you to hear her speak if you can!

Office of the Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost presents “STEAMing Sustainability to make a difference” webinar series with
Dr. Sian Proctor
Creating a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) space on Earth and Beyond
Tue, September 13, 2022
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM MST
All MCCCD faculty, staff and students are invited to this webinar!
Please register here 

Dr. Sian Proctor is a geoscientist, explorer, space artist, and astronaut. She was the mission pilot for the SpaceX Inspiration4 all-civilian orbital mission. She is the first African American woman to pilot a spacecraft, the first African American commercial astronaut, and the first African American to paint in space. She is also one of The Explorer’s Club 50: Fifty People Changing the World. Her motto is called Space2inspire where she encourages people to use their unique, one-of-a-kind strengths, and passion to inspire those within their reach and beyond. She believes that we need to actively strive for a J.E.D.I. space: a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive space as we advance human spaceflight.She uses her afro-futurism space art to encourage conversations about women of color in the space industry. She believes that when we solve for space, we also solve issues on Earth and she promotes the adoption of space technology to issues such as food waste and climate change.

Dr. Proctor spent over 20 years as a professor teaching geology, sustainability, and planetary science at South Mountain Community College, in Phoenix, Arizona. She is currently the director of the Global Futures Institute for the Maricopa Community College District. Dr. Proctor is an inspirational speaker and I hope you can all join us.

Spring Break STEM Service Learning @Rio Salado Audubon (3/16)

Join Phoenix College STEM students on March 16th for a day of Service Learning at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! The Rio Salado Audubon Center is a nature center in the heart of Phoenix's Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area—a 600-acre park space in the historic Salt River corridor.

Meet friends, gain skills, give back to the community! 

We'll be helping to widen the nature trails near the Nature Center for wheelchair access and cleaning up litter. Widening trails involves moving river rock along the side of the path and trimming or removing vegetation. They will provide tools and work gloves.

Meeting Location: 3131 S. Central Ave, Phoenix AZ

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 16th 

Agenda: 8-9am Presentation & Bird Walk, 9am-12pm Work Day on the Trails  

After the event, we will meet at NYPD Pizza to celebrate and provide free lunch.🍕🍕🍕

WHAT TO BRING: Students should wear closed toe shoes and sun protection, and bring a refillable water bottle.

Please fill out the form to reserve your spot today! bit.ly/STEMservice 

Question or need help? email Nichole.Escobedo@phoenixcollege.edu

TGen Job Opening

 The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of the City of Hope, has an opening for an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist. 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/913814 

This individual will work with the Sr. Manager of EH&S to elevate the safety program to new heights. This is a full-time entry level position and ideal for someone who is interested in the field of EH&S/Biosafety who has experience in the laboratory environment (course work or career based). The job will be varied, exciting, supportive and educational; I look forward to elevating TGen's safety program with a new energetic and creative team member.