STEM Engagement Center

Connect with your Educational Advisor, STEM Peer Mentor, or STEM Counselor via Zoom! We are here to answer your questions regarding academic programs, RCC's STEM Division and events on campus.

The STEM ​Engagement Center provides students access to STEM Peer Mentors and an Educational Advisor who are here to support you in your educational journey. In addition, we have a calculator and textbook assistance program, study spaces, and multiple resources students can utilize such as brand-new computers and both large and portable white boards.

STEM Canvas Courses The MESA Program

Contact Us

Center Coordinator: Brandie Greene
Location: Martin Luther King Building Room 222
Educational Advisors:

In-Person Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Virtual Hours
Monday 1 - 4 pm Zoom
Tuesday 1:30 - 3:30 pm Zoom
Wednesday  2 - 3:30 pm Zoom
Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 pm Zoom

For more information about upcoming conferences, events, and workshops visit our RCC STEM Instagram! 

STEM Engagement Center Course

Enroll in the STEM Engagement Center Canvas shell to easily access all the resources offered.

Counseling - STEM Counselor Hours Vary

Drop-in Counseling is available!

Drop-ins are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and are intended to be for quick questions only (15 minutes max). You will be asked to wait in the Zoom waiting room until the counselor is available to call you in. Please be patient. Comprehensive Student Education Plans cannot be created during a drop-in. Please note: students must have their student ID numbers ready. 

DROP-IN APPOINTMENTS

STEM Clubs

Astronomy Club
Advisor:
Brock Russell
brock.russell@rcc.edu 

Chemistry Club
Co-Advisors:
Melissa Harman Melissa.harman@rcc.edu
Wendy McKeen wendy.mckeen@rcc.edu
Emily Spencer Emily.spencer@rcc.edu

Earth Science Club
Co-Advisors: 
Aaron Sappenfield: aaron.sappenfield@rcc.edu
William Phelps: william.phelps@rcc.edu

Physics Club
Co-Advisors:
Tony Musumba: tony.musumba@rcc.edu 
Katie Kern: katie.kern@rcc.edu

Women In STEM Club
Co-Advisors: 
Michelle Callahan: michelle.callahan@rcc.edu
Adriana Arias: adriana.arias@rcc.edu

Scholarships

Interested in applying for scholarships? Our RCCD Foundation Office provides scholarships for hundreds of students. Find out more about STEM-related scholarships. 

 

STEM Tutoring Services

Online Tutoring: BIO1, BIO45, BIO50A, BIO55, CHEM3, MAT10, MAT11, MAT12, MAT1A, MATH1, MAT23,  MAT35, MAT 36, MAT5, MAT52, MAT53, NRN12, NVN55B, PHY 2A, PHY4A, PHY4B, PHY4C. 

In-Person Tutoring: BIO1, CHE 1A, CHE 2A, CIS1A, MAT 10, MAT 1A, MAT 23, MATH 25, MAT 35, MAT 36, MAT 52 which largely takes place in the Tutoring Services Room 232 accross from the STEM Engagement Center.

Register for a free account: https://riverside.mywconline.com/

NetTutor is a high-quality online tutoring alternative service offered free to RCC students. NetTutor’s service is available 24/7, allowing you to schedule tutoring sessions at a time that suits your busy lifestyle.

SCHEDULE NETTUTOR APPOINTMENT

Need Additional help with Math? See the Fall 2023 Math Learning Center Tutor Schedule:
Tutor Schedule

Need help with Biology 1? Live Schedule for Bio 1 Study Group Leader Sessions:
Tutor Schedule

The MESA Program

MESA supports STEM students by providing a community and services including, tutoring, Academic Excellence Workshops specific to major preparation courses, academic and career advising, professional development, financial literacy and networking opportunities.

MESA Program Interest Form

Drop-In Tutoring 

Located in the STEM Engagement Center, MLK Room 222

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Mat 36:
8 am - 1 pm
Jocelyn and Rory

Phy 4A:
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Catherin

Mat 36:
8 am - 1 pm
Jocelyn 

Phy 4A:
2 - 5 pm
Catherin

Chem 3:
3 - 5 pm
Ki

Mat 36: 
8 am- 1 pm
Rory

Mat 10:
10 am - 1:30 pm
Diana

Phy 4A:
11 am - 2:30 pm
Catherin

Chem 3:
2:30 - 5 pm
Ki

Mat 36:
8 am - 1 pm
Jocelyn

Mat 10:
2 - 3:30 pm
Diana

Chem 3:
4:30 - 5 pm
Ki