SLI Events

Thursday, December 5, 2024, 12 - 1pm

Room 4218 and on Zoom

REU = Research Experiences for Undergraduates. REUs are a whole program of internships at four year universities where you get paid full time to engage in some kind of research. Often, REUs include housing and travel stipends, so it could all be free for you! 

Come to this info session to learn about how to find REUs, the benefits of applying for them now as a community college student, and what the application process looks like. 

The session will be recorded and posted here if you cannot attend, so RSVP to get the recording directly emailed to you. 

Recording Link

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 12 - 1:15pm

Room 4218

Curious about AI tools but just haven't taken the plunge? Or even worried about using AI because you don't want to be accused of cheating or plaigiarism? Come to this BEGINNER workshop being hosted by the SLI STEM Impact Team about using ChatGPT to help you study and be more effective in your learning. Mexican sweet bread (Pan Dulce) and hot chocolate will be served!

Slides with tips and resources from the event

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 12:30 - 1:30pm

Room 4218 and on  Zoom

Break Through Tech AI is a virtual and in person (at UCLA) program to introduce you to AI and get you trained and skilled to pursue a future career in AI. Come to this info session to hear from two Break Through staff people about the program, the application process, and the benefits of participating in the program - skills building and money!

Recording Link

Slides from session

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 1:30 - 2:30pm

NCAS = NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars. It's a program where you can advance your capabilities in STEM, helping to prepare you for better representation and service in STEM fields. NCAS has three missions designed to challenge and build student knowledge and skills by focusing on NASA’s mission goals, collaboration, and career pathways. And it's a great stepping stone for a future internship at NASA!

Come to this info session to hear two current Foothill students share about their amazing experiences with NCAS and receive some guidance on applying. Deadline for Mission 1 is Monday, November 25, 2024

The session will be recorded and posted here if you cannot attend, so RSVP to get the recording directly emailed to you. Recording Link

Thursday, October 17, 2024, 12pm - 1:30pm

Room 4218 and on Zoom

Learn about the summer Community College Internships available at SLAC as well as through the Department of Energy at a number of national labs all across the country. STEM Education Program Manager, Hillary Freeman, will join IN PERSON to talk about the application process for SLAC summer internships. 

Take a look at the website for more information about eligibility for these amazing internships. A few key points:

• have to be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (have work authorization)
• have to have at least a 3.0 GPA
• have to be a STEM major

Watch Recording

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

2pm - 3:30pm, PSEC Quad, off parking lot 4

The Science Learning Institute and the STEM Division of Foothill are hosting STEM Day on the same day as New Student Orientation. If you are considering studying a STEM discipline and taking classes in science, technology, engineering, and math, come to this event to meet faculty, leaders of student clubs, and current STEM students to learn more about being a STEM student at Foothill!

There will be snacks and raffle prizes, including an iPad, gift cards, and other fun swag. The first 30 students who check in will receive a free 2024 STEM t shirt! 

Access Scholarships and Resources for Multicultural Communities

Wed, June 5, 2024

12 - 1:15pm, Room 4218 and Zoom

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Join this workshop led by members of the STEM Impact Team to 

• gain confidence to networking and make connections
• utilize resources available on and off campus
• supercharge your scholarship essay writing

Walk away with tips and strategies to increase your chances of earning scholarships!

Here are slides from the event - another resource for you!

Thursday, 2/8/24

12 - 1:30pm on Zoom and in person (Foothill - 4218 / De Anza S54)

Have you ever wondered: "What is the Cloud?" How is AI impacting our world?" "How fast does the internet travel?" "How do your apps run smoothly?" Join us in a co-hosted panel with the Nomad Futurist Foundation and the Foothill and De Anza MESA programs to find out more about the industry that powers our digital world: Digital Infrastructure. Here from 4 individuals in the career world of data centers: 

• Anahita Mouro, Global Lead Data Center Quality, Google
• Philip Koblence, Co-Founder Nomad Futurist Foundation
• Indigo Pinto, Senior Project Manager, Constructiv
• John Bonczek, Chief Revenue Officer, 1547 Realty

Event Recording on YouTube

Thursday, 1/18/24

12 - 1pm - hybrid in Room 4218 and on Zoom

Come to this information session hosted by Foothill SLI and MESA program and De Anza's MESA program to learn more about the nano@Stanford internship program for community college students. You'll hear from the program manager Daniella Duran as well as current interns, including students from Foothill! Find out more at their website. Deadline to apply is January 31st. 

Link to recording

Friday, April 21, 2023

1pm - 4pm

Rooms 4501 and 4502 at Foothill College

Thanks to all who presented and joined in our event! We hope you came away inspired to keep working for social change!

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Slides from Event

Here is a word cloud generated from all those who RSVPd for our event - three words you think about when you hear the theme of our event:

NASA-Ames and Foothill's Science Learning Institute invites YOU to join us for a hybrid event to explore ways in which using systems thinking in our approaches to geoengineering and planetary management are helping make progress toward restoring the vitality of our biosphere, to its healthy state as it was 10,000 years ago when human civilization first began to impact Earth's landscape. 

We will have speakers from academia, government, and industry, and will highlight current research in the context of ecosystems services, including efforts toward implementing carbon sequestration, the shift from a linear to circular economy, regenerative person-centered solutions, the paradigm-shift in sharing scientific information from restricted access to fully open science – and a focus on opportunities for individuals to get involved. We will also include a short break-out group discussion session to facilitate connection among participants on these topics.

Join us to be part of a community of citizen scientists trying to make a change to restore the vitality and health of our Earth!

This will be a hybrid event - in-person at Foothill College and on Zoom.

Guest speakers will include:

Robert Cormia, chemistry instructor at Foothill College, speaking about the importance of Carbon Sequestration.

Graham Lau, astrobiologist and communicator of science: Director of Communications and Marketing for Blue Marble Space, Research Scientist with the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, Director for the Young Scientists Program at Blue Marble; also host of the show “Ask an Astrobiologist”, which is sponsored by the NASA Astrobiology Program and SAGANet.

Allison Meezan, Geography, GIS & Global Studies Instructor, Foothill College https://sites.google.com/view/lenkeitmeezan-webpage/home

Mary Yap, Co-founder of Lithos Carbon Lithos Carbon - the climate crisis can't wait. Humanity will need 10–15 billion tons of CO₂ removal a year by 2050 — but we're only 0.006% of the way there. Lithos accelerates the solution.

Former student interns, who will describe their projects and experiences working at NASA Ames Research Center.

Wenonah Vercoutere, Research Scientist with the Biophysics & Sustainability Laboratory at NASA-Ames will emcee this event. 

We will also provide information about opportunities to get involved!

The SLI STEM Impact Team is hosting a series of sessions about transfer, especially focusing on the experiences of students/ alumni from underrepresented groups. Come join us to hear about their experiences to prepare yourself for transfer - whether it's this year or next!

Am I Smart Enough? Beating Imposter Syndrome While Transferring

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 3 - 4pm

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“Am I Smart Enough? Beating Imposter Syndrome While Transferring” is the second session of SLI’s Transfer Series where Foothill alumni will talk about their experiences in adjusting academically after transfer and their experiences and their journey of overcoming imposter syndrome.

• • Brandon Gomez, San Jose State University
  • Steve Silva, UC Davis
  • Stacy Tran, UC Irvine

Are You Ready to Move On?

Friday, February 10, 2023 from 12 - 1pm

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Are you interested in hearing about transfer from former Foothill students? Are You Ready to Move on? is the first session of SLI’s Panel Series where Foothill alumni will express their successes and challenges as a transfer student. Here, panelists will talk about how they found community, secured necessities such as housing and books, and dealt with the shift from community college to university life.

• • Jasslie Altamirano, UC San Diego
  • Daniel Ramos, San Jose State University
  • Daniel Chavez, UC Berkeley

Dimensions of Restorative Action

Organized by Foothill's Science Learning Institute in partnership with NASA-AMES

Friday, April 22, 2022, 1pm - 4pm

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Find out more on the Earth Day Canvas page