Pursue Your Passion
Orange Coast College is home to a variety of Clubs, Honors Societies, and spaces for STEM students. MESA encourages students to explore and take advantage of these additional resources to pursue their interests.
Additionally, MESA welcomes STEM students to utilize the MESA Center for their events and activities.
STEM at OCC
OCC MESA sponsors Orange Coast College's chapter of SHPE
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at OCC
The SHPE chapter at Orange Coast College empowers Hispanic and all underrepresented students in STEM by providing professional development, academic support, and community outreach opportunities. We focus on helping students successfully transition from the classroom to thriving careers through networking events, workshops, and involvement in national SHPE initiatives, we aim to foster leadership, innovation, and excellence in all STEM fields. This group is open to all STEM students, regardless of background.
Contact Info: occshpe@gmail.com
Follow Us on Instagram: @occ.shpe
OCC is home to several other STEM related clubs and organizations. Find the most up to date list here:
Active Club and Organizations Information | Orange Coast College
OCC offers opportunities for students to apply to a variety of honors societies to help distinguish themselves and their accomplishments.
View available opportunities here:
Academic Honor Societies | Orange Coast College
Aquarium Exhibit
The Dennis Kelly Aquarium located in the Lewis building creates a relaxing ambience for the surrounding study spaces.
Astronomy House
The Astronomy House is a study space located between the Math Lecture Hall and the Science Hall. Here, you will find comfortable furniture, astronomy related books and models, and occasionally, free pizza.
Makerspace
At Makerspace you will find 3D printers, embroidery machines, and other crafting equipment and tools.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Technology Building Room# 114
Planetarium
The Planetarium offers shows in its dome-shaped theater in addition to numerous events for students and the public throughout the year.
