STEM education through hands-on activities and events is off to a strong start at San Jacinto College this Fall.
Planning a STEM event? Tell us about it!
The following is a list of STEM events scheduled for this Fall at San Jacinto College:
Speaker series: Engineers from industry to speak to students taking STEM subjects
San Jacinto College Central Campus, C-19.113
Sept. 25, at 3 p.m.
For more information, email ann.cartwright@sjcd.edu.
Lunch and Learn series – The Guide: A Biologist in Corongosa by BioInteractive
San Jacinto College North Campus, N-17.3062
Sept. 26, at 12 p.m.
Perspectives – A discussion of the way we look at things philosophically, mathematically, and psychologically.
San Jacinto College North Campus, N8.201
Sept. 26, at 1:30 p.m.
For more information, email tim.bell@sjcd.edu.
Stewart Elementary takes a trip to San Jacinto College science and health science labs
San Jacinto College South Campus, science and allied health building
Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Forensic analysis of bones presentation led by San Jacinto College for Sheldon Early College High School students
San Jacinto College North Campus, allied health and science building
Oct. 10, time TBA
Students to participate in geoscience activities, including a San Jacinto College robotics demonstration
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Oct. 11, time TBA
For more information, email sharon.choens@sjcd.edu.
Alternative Energy Car Show, showcasing cleaner choices in transportation
San Jacinto College Central Campus, Transportation Center
Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, email malcolm.sadler@sjcd.edu.
M.D. Anderson recruiting event
San Jacinto College South Campus, S-15
Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
San Jacinto College students to participate in Energy Day
Downtown Houston, Sam Houston Park
Oct. 18, throughout the day
For more information, email sharon.choens@sjcd.edu.
Finding fossils field trip
Whiskey Bridge in Bryan, Texas
Oct. 19, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, email sharon.choens@sjcd.edu.
Guest speaker, Mark Kramer, to present the history of Armand Bayou Nature Center
San Jacinto College Central Campus, C-19
Oct. 22, at 10 a.m.
Genoa Elementary fourth-graders to visit San Jacinto College for hands-on science fun
San Jacinto College Central Campus, C-19
Oct. 24 and Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day
For more information, email ann.cartwright@sjcd.edu.
FIRST Tech Challenge robotics qualifier hosted by San Jacinto College
Young Women’s College Prep Academy
Nov. 1, opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m.
For more information, email cheryl.mott@sjcd.edu or sharon.sledge@sjcd.edu.
Engineering Day, featuring visits from universities and industry representatives
San Jacinto College Central Campus, C-19
Nov. 13, afternoon, time TBA
For more information, email ryan.martinets@sjcd.edu.
STREAM event, sponsored by LyondellBasell: Will include sessions focusing on science, math, robotics, and reading. Students will tour the nursing Sim lab.
San Jacinto College North Campus
Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
San Jacinto College hosts the 2YC3 National Conference, chemistry
San Jacinto College Central Campus
Nov. 14 and Nov. 15, time TBA
For more information, email dolores.aquino@sjcd.edu.
San Jacinto College students to volunteer at Armand Bayou Nature Center
Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd in Pasadena
Dec. 5, morning time TBA
For more information, email barbara.schumacher@sjcd.edu.
Coming up for Spring 2015:
FIRST Tech Challenge robotics qualifier hosted by San Jacinto College
Hamshire-Fannett High School
Jan. 18, opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m.
For more information, email cheryl.mott@sjcd.edu or sharon.sledge@sjcd.edu.
Summer Medical and Dental Education Program speaker from the University of Texas
San Jacinto College North Campus, N17.3062
Jan. 30, at 12:30 p.m.
FIRST Tech Challenge robotics qualifier
San Jacinto College Central Campus, Anders Gymnasium
Jan. 31, opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m.
For more information, email cheryl.mott@sjcd.edu or sharon.sledge@sjcd.edu.
San Jacinto College hosts Regional Secondary Science Fair for Pasadena Independent School District
San Jacinto College Central Campus, C-19
Jan. 23, from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
FIRST Tech Challenge Southeast Texas Regional Championship
San Jacinto College Central Campus, Anders Gymnasium
Feb. 21, opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m.
For more information, email cheryl.mott@sjcd.edu or sharon.sledge@sjcd.edu.
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