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Elevating STEM

STEM Clubs

The best place to find updated information about all the STEM clubs on campus!

 

American Chemical Society

Faculty Advisor: Kyle Taylor - taylorkyle@fhda.edu

Meetings: In Person: Fridays, 1-2pm, Room TBD
Online: Fridays, 5-6pm

We want to provide a place to discuss the biology-related topic for such students, who will be motivated and impressed by each other sharing their interests in the biological field.

Current Projects: Testing the InteraChem VR setup (ie playing with molecules in virtual reality), and preparing a research project for the annual Research & Service Leadership Symposium

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The Astronomy Club

Faculty Advisor: Geoff Mathews - mathewsgeoff@foothill.edu

Meetings: Wednesays 3-4 PM in room 4221, Zoom

Space. The final frontier. This is the purpose of The Astronomy Club. To inspire interest and promote education in the field of astronomy and other space sciences through the exploration of scientific news and resources as well as the analysis of science fiction media.

Current Projects: Star parties, building a rocket and telescope

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Audio Visualization and Interpretation Project

Faculty Advisor: Zach Cembellin - cembellinzachary@fhda.edu

Meetings: TBD

We aim to work on projects focused around audio and music which span into several stem disciplines, finding links between them.

Current Projects: Cymatics, oscilliscope music

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Biology Club

Faculty Advisor: Gillian Schultz - schultzgillian@foothill.edu

Meetings: Fridays 6-7pm on Discord

We aim to support community college students with diversified interests by providing them with valuable information and hands-on opportunities in the fields of Biology and Biology related fields. Together, we will help our members get started and cultivate new skills.

Current Projects: Preparing for the annual Research & Service Leadership Symposium

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Business & Entreprenuership Club

Faculty Advisor: Laurence Lew - lewlaurence@foothill.edu

Meetings: Wednesdays 3-4pm, Room 3025

Experiential Learning, Professional Learning, Social Development. We're a community of like-minded individuals committed to your growth and success. We offer unparalleled resources, mentorship, and opportunities tailored to your business and entrepreneurial ambitions. One does not need to be a Business major in order to participate in our club.

Current Projects: Fall - Business Case Competition & Career Exploration
Winter - Internship Series
Spring - Business Innovation Challenge

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Computer Science Club

Faculty Advisor: Frank Cascarano - cascaranofrank@fhda.edu

Meetings: Tuesdays 1:00 PM in room 4221

The purpose of this club is to create a community which promotes both fun and practical applications of computer science where students can engage in useful conversations about concepts, ideas, and projects as a means to improve their understanding of computer science through collaboration. We also plan to host workshops, game nights, and a hackathon. 

Current Projects: Planning a Hackathon. Projects: Website, possibly 3d model genrator, website for assignments like a planner, daily news summarizer.

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Cybersecurity Club

Faculty Advisor: Tim Ryan - ryantimothy@fhda.edu

Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month

A club designed to provide a pathway into careers in cybersecurity, networking and information security.

Current Projects: TBD

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Data Science & AI Club

Faculty Advisor: Erid Reed - reederic@foothill.edu

Meetings: Wednesdays 2-3 pm, room 4221

We aim to support community college students with diversified interests by providing them with valuable information and hands-on opportunities in the fields of Data Science & Artificial Intelligence. Together, we will help our members get started and cultivate new skills in these interdisciplinary fields.

Current Projects: Chatbot

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ENACTUS

Faculty Advisor: Laurence Lew - lewlaurence@fhda.edu

Meetings: Mondays 1-2 pm, room 3015

​The​ ​purpose​ ​of​ ​this​ ​organization​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​to​ connects student, academic and business leaders through entrepreneurial-based projects that empower people to transform opportunities into real, sustainable progress for themselves and their communities

Current Projects: Helping locals in Puerto Rico getting access to clean drinking water after the hurricanes. We will help by: fundraise money, buy water filter from the company we are collaborating with (Solvatten), ship the water filters to Puerto Rico and deliver to communities in need.

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Science & Engineering Club

Faculty Advisor: Frank Cascarano - cascaranofrank@fhda.edu

Meetings: Monday & Wednesday 4:00-8:00 (Makerspace-aircraft project),
Friday 12:30 pm in room 4716 (Reg meetings)

We are a friendly community of students looking to explore the world of engineering through activities and projects by providing students with fun experience outside the classroom. As an added benefit, we hope to give our members guidance from experienced advisors including veteran engineers from the industry!

Current Projects: RC Airplane, AI Robotic Arm, Go-Kart

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Geospatial Technology Club

Faculty Advisor: TBD

Meetings: TBD

We aim to create an inclusive space for students to engage with geography and geospatial technology through volunteer projects and opportunities for professional development. We hope to foster a sense of community within the Foothill GIST program and provide support for each other in our individual academic and career goals.

Current Projects:

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Math Club

Faculty Advisor: Phuong Lam - lamphuong@fhda.edu

Meetings: TBD

The purpose of the club is to provide a community for Foothill students in any math class to discuss and enjoy mathematics.

Current Projects: MCM Math Competition: TBD, Math Enrichment Program

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Rocketry Club

Faculty Advisor: Alfred Guzman - guzmanalfred@fhda.edu, Konstantin Kalazadis - kalaitzidiskonstantinos@fhda.edu

Meetings: Fridays at 1pm in the STEM Center, Zoom

The Rocketry Club at Foothill College is a community for students passionate about aerospace, engineering, and STEM in general. Open to individuals with any level of experience, and from any discipline, the club offers a welcoming and inclusive space for exploration and collaboration. Through hands-on projects and competitions, members gain practical knowledge in designing, building, and launching model rockets. 

Current Projects: Battle of the Rockets VA Competition and Rocketry certifications 

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Virtual Reality Club

Faculty Advisor: Michelle Nguyen - nguyenmichelle5@fhda.edu

Meetings: Thursdays 2-3pm in room 4220

Virtual Reality club is to provide a space for students to explore career paths, connect with the industry, discover apps and games in VR and AR, and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in virtual and augmented reality technology.

Current Projects: Talk about the ethics of VR and the metaverse.   Set up an art gallery to showcase art & design

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Women in STEM Club

Faculty Advisor: Nicole Gray - graynicole@fhda.edu

Meetings: Wednesdays 12:15 pm in room 4221, Zoom

Mission: To Encourage Creative & Innovative Minds.

Current Projects: Clothing drive for women's shelter, speakers from multitude of companies 

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Questions?
Please email me!

Sophia Kim, Director Science Learning Institute

kimsophia@fhda.edu


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