Foothill STEM News

2/26/2017 Foothill STEM News

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Foothill STEM Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Oragami 102

February 22, 12-1pm at STEM Center, room 4218

This workshop will be given by William Holt, a mathematician, graduated from California State UniversityMonterey Bay, who has been an Origami enthusiast since 4th grade. William will introduce different types oforigami including geometric and figurative models, its applications in science, a basic understanding of thedesign, and various mathematical concepts that can be proven using origami. There will also be many DIYprojects.

Financial Aid On the Go Dropin Sessions

February 23, 2 to 3:30pm

Financial Aid staff Samera Hadi will come to STEM Center to answer your financial aid questions and helpguide you through the financial aid process.

AMATYC Math Contest

Friday, Feb. 24, at room 4502 from 12 to 2pm

The second round of the AMATYC math contest will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday, Feb. 24,at #4502.

As you all may know, contestants will have one hour to complete the test. Contestants who start the test at12:00 PM have to stay until 1:00 PM, so other contestants can start the test at 1:00 PM at the latest.



You can find the previous contest problems at http://www.amatyc.org/?page=SMLPastQuestions. Calculatorspolicy on the AMATYCd website says “Students are permitted to use any scientific or graphics calculatorthat does not have a QWERTY (i.e. typewriter) keyboard.”

Food Label Reading 101

February 24, 1 to 2pm

This workshop will be given by Neha Arora, a Part Time Biology Instructor and Biology Tutor at the STEMCenter. She will help us understand what the food label is telling us? Together we will analyze food labelsand unlock the mystery of sodium intake, good vs bad fat, how to get our daily vitamins through the food weeat and whether we should choose wholewheat or wholegrain options. Feel free to bring in your own foodlabels to analyze.

Stanford DARE Inquiry: Foothill Seminars

February 27, 12 to 1pm STEM Center

Javier Stober is an advanced Ph.D. Candidate in the Stanford Propulsion and Space Exploration Laboratoryof the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University. His research focuses on theinvestigation of green, hypergolic rocket propellants and optical diagnostics for hybrid rocketcharacterization. He earned bachelor's degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from theUniversity of Florida, and a master's degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University.

In parallel with his studies, Javier has been professionally active within NASA and the private aerospacesector, most notably contributing to the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover, as well as the mainpropulsion system of Space Launch System which, upon its first flight in 2018, will become the mostpowerful rocket ever flown.

The Frontiers in Science speaker series: Aerospace Design & Stimulation

March 13, 12 to 1pm STEM Center

Heather is an aerospace engineer and an open-source code developer, who has been very luck to have spentthe last several years criss-crossing the country in pursuit of knowledge, both at various NASA centers andin a University setting first at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, and now at Stanford. Sherecently passed the defense for her PhD in the Aerospace Design Laboratory at Stanford with Professor JuanAlonso, and is a developer on the open-source Computational Fluid Dynamics code SU2. When not staringreally hard at lines of code, she spends time outdoors or reading science fiction.

Join a Study Group!

Want to Join a Study Group? Go to the STEM Center Website Page

Take a survey by clicking on a selected subject, Math, Physics, Chemistry, etc.. A study group will beformed as soon as there are 4 students who sign up for the same course and the same time slot.

Student Clubs and Projects

http://www.foothill.edu/stemcenter/study-groups.php



Foothill Science and Engineering Club

If you like building stuff and getting your hands dirty, join the Science and Engineering Club! Currentprojects include: an electric autonomous Go Kart, a pendulum clock, and a hovercraft. Engineering clubmembers help with events like The Physics Show and Let’s Play Math and they host the Physics Olympics inSpring Quarter.

We will also have professional engineers as guest speakers and make field trips to places like Coherent, Inc.(a laser lab) and SLAC (Stanford's linear accelerator). We meet weekly on Fridays in room 4715 at 1pm -contact us at [email protected]

Computer Science Club

Come join us in our newly project-focused club! Gain team programming experience, which is vital toeveryone who wishes to enter the field of software engineering. All experience levels and majors arewelcome! This quarter we will be developing a virtual reality game using a VR headset, creating AI for a go-cart together with Engineering Club, and more! We meet Wednesdays from 3-5 pm in room 5602. Sign upfor email updates at: https://cs.foothillstemclubs.org/

Women in STEM Club

Women in STEM Club supports female STEM students by providing mentor/mentee programs, networkingconnections, tips for STEM classes, professors, internships, or job opportunities. We collaborate with otherSTEM-related organizations and give several scholarship information. Students can also get motivated bySTEM professional guest speakers/conferences, and get volunteer experience in STEM field!

This is not a girls-only club, and all genders are welcome for the purpose of supporting women in STEM!Also, non-STEM students are welcome if you want to support us or interested in STEM major.

Our weekly meeting is on every Friday from 12 to 1pm at the STEM center! Some delicious refreshmentsare always provided. Feel free to sign up for our newsletter at this form ! Visit ourwebsite wistemfoothill.com! If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected]

FACS (Foothill American Chemical Society)

This is one of the communities of ACS( American Chemical Society) Meeting: 12-1pm on Fridays

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What we do is...

Field trip(we are going to SLAC and organic chemistry lab soon)Talk with guest speakersExperimentsJoin activities held by American Chemical Society

And every other week, we have snacks during meeting

Internships, Conferences, Scholarships,and other Opportunities

Peninsula Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies ofCalifornia

$2000 (min.) SCHOLARSHIP 2017 QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible, you must:

1. Be a resident of San Mateo County.2. Be enrolled at a community college (Cañada College, Skyline College, College of San Mateo,

Evergreen Valley College, etc), a California State University (CSU East Bay, CSU Sacramento, etc.)or University of California System (UC Davis, UC San Diego, etc.)

3. Indicate an interest in engineering or land surveying based on courses taken in the fields ofEngineering or Land Surveying.



4. Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (4.0 basis) through Fall 2016

Students interested in this scholarship should write a letter to Ernest Chan, Scholarship 2017, DES Architects& Engineers, 399 Bradford Street, Suite #300, Redwood City, CA 94063. The letter should not be more thantwo pages long and must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2017. No applications will be accepted with apostmark after that date. It should include the following information:

1. Name, address, local phone number and email address.2. A listing of the Engineering/Surveying classes you have completed. You must include an original

"sealed" transcript of your FALL 2016 final grades. Your application will not be accepted without theinclusion of such.

3. A short narrative of your career goals that may include future education and employment goals.4. A listing of your school activities, extra-curricular activities, hobbies or special interests.5. Describe your work experience, including companies worked for and duties performed. Previous

Engineering/Surveying experience is helpful, but not required.6. Describe your financial need and how you would use this scholarship. Please indicate if you are

interested in summer or part-time employment to supplement the scholarship.

Award: $2,000

Deadline: May 1, 2017

Women in Engineering Conference 2017 at SJSU

Our goal is to provide an opportunity for prospective women engineers to build community acrossdisciplines and institutions while empowering participants to make strategic educational and professionaldecisions about their future. The Power of WiE Conference is a full-day experience hosted at SJSU, but opento current and prospective engineering students throughout Northern California and beyond.

Saturday, March 25, 2017 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Register for the 2017 WiE Conference Now!

Anita Borg Institution Grace Hopper

http://www.sjsu.edu/wie/



In 2016, over 500 students and faculty attended GHC because of scholarships. GHC is a great opportunity toconnect with other women in computing and innovative organizations, hear stories from peers and experts,and get quality career advice specific to your needs. Contact us if you have questions.

Scholarship Details Student and Faculty Scholarships include:

Individual Registration for the three day conferenceHotel accommodations (Student Scholars will be assigned a roommate. Faculty Scholars will beassigned their own room)Meal card for use at the convention center during the conferenceTravel stipend (if used wisely, stipend will cover airfare, transportation costs to and from the airport,baggage fees, meals during travel, and other travel incidentals)We provide the stipend after your attendance at the conference has been verified. Scholars pay upfrontfor flights/meals and then receive the stipend in December.

Applications accepted January 25, 2017 to March 8, 2017 at 5 PM PT.

Apply Now!

Intel Manufacturing Technician

Do you enjoy working with your hands or building things, good with mechanical devices, taking thingsapart? If so, we have the position for you! Manufacturing Technicians perform functions associated with allwafer production including operations, equipment, process and training. Collects and evaluates operatingdata to conduct on-line equipment adjustment and ensure process optimization. Responsible for running lotsin a qualitative way. Also, responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, spares, and sustaining.

We’re looking for new college graduates to join us in our mission to change the world. We are hiring forManufacturing Technician roles.

Apply today!

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE ON THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT) FORUNDERGRADUATES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

The Computer Science Department at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL) will hold a ten-week2017 Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) on the Internet of Thingshttp://iotreu.cs.ucf.edu/. REU students will be trained in research-based theory and applications of thetechnologies used in this fast-moving interdisciplinary field. The REU students will join well-establishedresearch groups under the close supervision of faculty with expertise in security, privacy, hardware design,data analytics, healthcare simulations, and social computing.

REU program dates May 22, 2017 to July 28, 2017

Eligibility requirementsSophomore, junior or senior undergraduatesMajors: computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, andinformation technologyMust be U.S. citizens or permanent residentsMinimum overall GPA 2.7

Program Benefits$5000 stipend$600 travel allowanceOn-campus housingMeal allowance

The application deadline is March 1, 2017. Interested students must submit applications online athttp://iotreu.cs.ucf.edu/. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Damla Turgut at [email protected] orDr. Yier Jin at [email protected]

Apply today!

Elevate [Math] TA Job Opportunity

Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) has been partnering with school districts since 2008 to offerElevate [Math] and [Science] summer intervention programs that prepare students to successfully completetheir next level Common Core math or science course. Elevate’s goal is to place the “on-the-bubble” studentsback on a college and career bound pathway.

19-day programs will be paid a stipend of $1800. 24-day programs will be paid a stipend of $2200.*Pay willbe deducted for missed training or class time

APPLY NOW

2017 CAMPARE program

The CAMPARE program provides paid summer research opportunities for majors in any field of science orengineering in astronomy & astrophysics, physics (new), planetary science, astrobiology, and related fields at14 world-class research institutions. Many sites have projects appropriate to multiple majors in both scienceand engineering. Past CAMPARE scholars have been majors in physics, biology, chemistry, computerscience, geology, math, and multiple majors in engineering. Note that restrictions with regard to UScitizenship or permanent residence do not apply at some sites.

The curriculum is that it's easy to follow (no experience necessary) and only ask for a commitment of 1 hourper week. program is proven to be effective in helping our students achieve measurable literacy outcomes. In

http://iotreu.cs.ucf.edu/

mailto:[email protected]



fact, an incredible 74% of our students end the school year closer to their target reading level. Such impact isthanks to caring community members like you.

FIND OUT MORE INFO

(SMART) Scholarship for Service Program

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program isan opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employedupon degree completion.

The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories.

Deadline for Filing: late Summer to early Autumn 2017

MORE INFORMATION

Volunteer with Reading Partners

You can help Reading Partners change the trajectory for 1,000 students in Silicon Valley this year. With just1 hour a week, you can teach a child to read and watch their confidence grow. STEM is super important, butif kids aren't able to read, they won't get very far! Below you'll find info that's easy to pass along to anyonewho might be interested.

The curriculum is that it's easy to follow (no experience necessary) and only ask for a commitment of 1 hourper week program is proven to be effective in helping our students achieve measurable literacy outcomes. Infact, an incredible 74% of our students end the school year closer to their target reading level. Such impact isthanks to caring community members like you.

VOLUNTEER

STEM Center

http://www.cpp.edu/~sci/physics-astronomy/research/campare.shtml

https://smart.asee.org/

http://readingpartners.org/volunteer/



STEM Center: Room 4213

New to campus?. The STEM center is our tutorial and study center located in the 4200 building, and ourmain entrance is 4213. Our tutors are Foothill faculty members who meet minimum qualifications in at leastone of the STEM or business fields. Please come take a tour!

The STEM Center is an inviting and comfortable place for students to study and get help with astronomy,mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, engineering and biology. Our instructors are here throughout the day for help exactly when you need it. We also offer workshops inChemistry and Computer Science, and even online Computer Science tutoring. Build-a-Workshop! Just get astudy group of students together, and one of our instructors can join your group weekly. We’ll even help youform your study group.

Need to reach us? Call (650) 949-7042 or email [email protected]

STEM Center - Room 4213:

Monday -Thursday 7:30 AM -9:00 PM Friday 7:30 AM -4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM -5:00 PM

Foundations Lab - Room 4201: (Outside these hours students can seek help at the STEM center)


The foundations lab supports Math My Way, Math 220, 217, 105 and 48A and is located in room 4203. CS Lab -Room 4204 (Outside these hours students can seek help at the STEM center)


CS Online Support: www.tinyurl.com/onlinecs Sunday Noon -Midnight Monday -Thursday 8PM - Midnight

Accounting and Economics Lab - Room 4203 Monday - Thursday Noon -4PM

The Engineering department

At Foothill College, the engineering major provides a solid foundation in what is normally referred to as the"engineering core" at most colleges and universities. The major is designed so that, in most cases, it providesall of the basic subjects necessary for a smooth transfer to the candidate's chosen college or university. Checkout the website for more info!

The engineering department is offering an expanded set of courses once again. Check out Engr 6: Graphics during the day or evening this quarter along with Engr 10: Introduction toEngineering. Additionally, Engr 37: Circuits and its lab Engr 37L are being offered in addition to theEngineering Speaker Series, Engr 49. We also have an engineering course being taught at the Sunnyvalecenter, Engr 83A: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering. Check out all of these opportunities!

https://www.foothill.edu/stemcenter.

http://foothill.edu/engineering/



KPIX SF TV 5 came to Foothill College

KPIX SF TV 5 came to Foothill College in fall quarter to meet with Dr. Oxana Pantchenko , students, CCSOccupational Therapists and 3 disabled children clients. The link is a video excerpt shown on TV on Dec17th.

Students are members of Foothill College's Biomedical sequence. Learning through lecture, hands on andservice learning. Devices are free to children, funded by donations to the Science Learning Institute.http://foothill.edu/sli/

STEM Workshop Schedule – Winter 2017

Location : STEM Center, Room 4218

Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/FHSTEMcenter/

Feb 22 Origami 102

William Holt (STEM Center)

Feb 23 Financial Aid On the Go Drop-in Sessions (2-3:30pm)

Kerry Bahadur (Financial Aid Office)

Feb 24 Food Label Reading 101 (1-2pm)

Neha Arora (Biology Instructor)

March 1 Wellness Workshop Series #2: Stress Buster (12-1pm)

Alexis Donato (Psychological Services and Personal Counseling)

March 7 Light Bulbs from Edison to Present (12-1pm)

Mike McCusker (STEM Center)

March 8 STEM Core Workshop #2

Developing An Attractive, Professional LinkedIn Profile

Oscar Garcia, contract LinkedIn employee

Sarah Parikh

Engineering and Physics Instructor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BIllkJRRog&feature=youtu.be



Have you moved on from Foothill?

Subscribe to our Alumni mailing list to find out about opportunities for alumni including coming back toFoothill for networking and mentoring events.

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