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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 University
Monterey Bay, who has been an Origami enthusiast since 4th grade. William will introduce different types of
origami including geometric and figurative models, its applications in science, a basic understanding of the
design, and various mathematical concepts that can be proven using origami. There will also be many DIY
projects.
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 help
guide 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 at
12:00 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. Calculators
policy on the AMATYCd website says “Students are permitted to use any scientific or graphics calculator
that 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 STEM
Center. She will help us understand what the food label is telling us? Together we will analyze food labels
and unlock the mystery of sodium intake, good vs bad fat, how to get our daily vitamins through the food we
eat and whether we should choose wholewheat or wholegrain options. Feel free to bring in your own food
labels 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 Laboratory
of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University. His research focuses on the
investigation of green, hypergolic rocket propellants and optical diagnostics for hybrid rocket
characterization. He earned bachelor's degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the
University 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 aerospace
sector, most notably contributing to the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover, as well as the main
propulsion system of Space Launch System which, upon its first flight in 2018, will become the most
powerful 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 spent
the last several years criss-crossing the country in pursuit of knowledge, both at various NASA centers and
in a University setting first at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, and now at Stanford. She
recently passed the defense for her PhD in the Aerospace Design Laboratory at Stanford with Professor Juan
Alonso, and is a developer on the open-source Computational Fluid Dynamics code SU2. When not staring
really 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 be
formed as soon as there are 4 students who sign up for the same course and the same time slot.
Student Clubs and Projects

Foothill Science and Engineering Club
If you like building stuff and getting your hands dirty, join the Science and Engineering Club! Current
projects include: an electric autonomous Go Kart, a pendulum clock, and a hovercraft. Engineering club
members help with events like The Physics Show and Let’s Play Math and they host the Physics Olympics in
Spring 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 president@eng.foothillstemclubs.org
Computer Science Club
Come join us in our newly project-focused club! Gain team programming experience, which is vital to
everyone who wishes to enter the field of software engineering. All experience levels and majors are
welcome! 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 up
for email updates at: https://cs.foothillstemclubs.org/
Women in STEM Club
Women in STEM Club supports female STEM students by providing mentor/mentee programs, networking
connections, tips for STEM classes, professors, internships, or job opportunities. We collaborate with other
STEM-related organizations and give several scholarship information. Students can also get motivated by
STEM 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 refreshments
are always provided. Feel free to sign up for our newsletter at this form ! Visit our
website wistemfoothill.com! If you have any questions, contact us at foothill.womeninstem@gmail.com
FACS (Foothill American Chemical Society)
This is one of the communities of ACS( American Chemical Society)
Meeting: 12-1pm on Fridays

What we do is...
Field trip(we are going to SLAC and organic chemistry lab soon)
Talk with guest speakers
Experiments
Join 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 of
California
$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 of
Engineering 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 than
two pages long and must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2017. No applications will be accepted with a
postmark 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 the
inclusion 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 across
disciplines and institutions while empowering participants to make strategic educational and professional
decisions about their future. The Power of WiE Conference is a full-day experience hosted at SJSU, but open
to 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

In 2016, over 500 students and faculty attended GHC because of scholarships. GHC is a great opportunity to
connect 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 conference
Hotel accommodations (Student Scholars will be assigned a roommate. Faculty Scholars will be
assigned their own room)
Meal card for use at the convention center during the conference
Travel 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 upfront
for 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 things
apart? If so, we have the position for you! Manufacturing Technicians perform functions associated with all
wafer production including operations, equipment, process and training. Collects and evaluates operating
data to conduct on-line equipment adjustment and ensure process optimization. Responsible for running lots
in 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 for
Manufacturing Technician roles.
Apply today!

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE ON THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT) FOR
UNDERGRADUATES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
The Computer Science Department at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL) will hold a ten-week
2017 Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) on the Internet of Things
http://iotreu.cs.ucf.edu/. REU students will be trained in research-based theory and applications of the
technologies used in this fast-moving interdisciplinary field. The REU students will join well-established
research 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 requirements
Sophomore, junior or senior undergraduates
Majors: computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and
information technology
Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Minimum overall GPA 2.7
Program Benefits
$5000 stipend
$600 travel allowance
On-campus housing
Meal allowance
The application deadline is March 1, 2017. Interested students must submit applications online at
http://iotreu.cs.ucf.edu/. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Damla Turgut at turgut@cs.ucf.edu or
Dr. Yier Jin at yier.jin@eecs.ucf.edu
Apply today!
Elevate [Math] TA Job Opportunity
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) has been partnering with school districts since 2008 to offer
Elevate [Math] and [Science] summer intervention programs that prepare students to successfully complete
their next level Common Core math or science course. Elevate’s goal is to place the “on-the-bubble” students
back 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 will
be 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 or
engineering in astronomy & astrophysics, physics (new), planetary science, astrobiology, and related fields at
14 world-class research institutions. Many sites have projects appropriate to multiple majors in both science
and engineering. Past CAMPARE scholars have been majors in physics, biology, chemistry, computer
science, geology, math, and multiple majors in engineering. Note that restrictions with regard to US
citizenship 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 hour
per week. program is proven to be effective in helping our students achieve measurable literacy outcomes. In

fact, an incredible 74% of our students end the school year closer to their target reading level. Such impact is
thanks 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 is
an 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 employed
upon 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 just
1 hour a week, you can teach a child to read and watch their conﬁdence grow. STEM is super important, but
if kids aren't able to read, they won't get very far! Below you'll ﬁnd info that's easy to pass along to anyone
who might be interested.
The curriculum is that it's easy to follow (no experience necessary) and only ask for a commitment of 1 hour
per week program is proven to be effective in helping our students achieve measurable literacy outcomes. In
fact, an incredible 74% of our students end the school year closer to their target reading level. Such impact is
thanks to caring community members like you.
VOLUNTEER
STEM Center

STEM Center: Room 4213
New to campus?. The STEM center is our tutorial and study center located in the 4200 building, and our
main entrance is 4213. Our tutors are Foothill faculty members who meet minimum qualiﬁcations in at least
one 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 in
Chemistry and Computer Science, and even online Computer Science tutoring. Build-a-Workshop! Just get a
study group of students together, and one of our instructors can join your group weekly. We’ll even help you
form your study group.
Need to reach us? Call (650) 949-7042 or email reederic@foothill.edu
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 provides
all of the basic subjects necessary for a smooth transfer to the candidate's chosen college or university. Check
out 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 to
Engineering. Additionally, Engr 37: Circuits and its lab Engr 37L are being offered in addition to the
Engineering Speaker Series, Engr 49. We also have an engineering course being taught at the Sunnyvale
center, Engr 83A: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering. Check out all of these opportunities!

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, CCS
Occupational Therapists and 3 disabled children clients. The link is a video excerpt shown on TV on Dec
17th.
Students are members of Foothill College's Biomedical sequence. Learning through lecture, hands on and
service 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

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