STEM at OCC
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 Club
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Our goal is to provide the club members with hands-on experience via student-led projects that will make them more competitive when applying to an internship, to a job, or a four-year university. We also cooperate with OCC's departments such as Mathematics and Sciences department and Computer Science department to organize workshops that are specifically for STEM majors (Computer Sciences, Engineerings, etc) to improve learning strategy and provide insightful information about career choice. Furthermore, we organize workshops for many internships, such as project RAISE from CSU Fullerton, in which we invite staff and program alumni to share their experiences.
Fridays from 3 - 4 p.m (beginning 2/14)
Club Advisors:
Erik Bender ebender@occ.cccd.eduMike Vanry mvanry@occ.cccd.eduCecilia Schreyer cschreyer@occ.cccd.eduRoom: SU 212
Astronomy Club
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Astronomy Club is intended for all students of any major, whether you are a newfound space enthusiast, or a veteran astronomer.
Fridays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Advisor: Jerome Fang - Jfang5@occ.cccd.edu
Computer Science Club
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We believe that Computer Science is a powerful tool, an art form, and an excellent career path. In our club, we use student-led creative projects and activities to advance all students interested in Computer Science, whether they're a beginner or they have experience, to new heights of skill and ambition.jbinns@student.cccd.edu
Advisor: Justin Jang - jjang@occ.cccd.edu
Every other Friday beginning 2/11 from 2:30 - 13:30 p.m.
Room: SU 211
Future Medical Professionals Club
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The purpose of the club is to create a space, for pre-health students, to share resources and opportunities, build new connections, provide information on volunteer/shadowing openings, and provide guidance in healthcare!
Fridays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Room - SU 211
Club Advisor: Jill Faulkner jfaulkner7@occ.cccd.edu
Girls Who Code
- Girls Who Code at Orange Coast College (GWC at OCC) is a college loop in affiliation with the international organization, Girls Who Code. We aim to inspire, motivate, and provide a sense of comfort and support to the community of women/non-binary at OCC who are interested in and/or pursuing a future in computer science. We host workshops, share networking and internship opportunities, and aspire to strengthen the community of women/non-binary at OCC.
Every other Friday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Classrooms & Labs 104 - MESA Center
Contact Information:
Email: girlswhocodeatocc@gmail.com
Instagram: @girlswhocodeatocc
Discord: https://discord.gg/agHtsCcPeR
Club President: Katrina Huynh katrinabth@gmail.com
Club Advisor: Mayada Alani malani1@occ.cccd.edu
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National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) |
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American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) |
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) |
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) |
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) |
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American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) |
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) |
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American Nuclear Society (ANS) |
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American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) |
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American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) |
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Biomedical Engineering Society (BES) |
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Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) |
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Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) |
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Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME-AIME) |
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Society of Petroleum Engineering (SPE) |
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Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) |
Marine Science
- "Eta Eta Omicron (HHO or H2O, as it is known) is the Orange Coast College Marine Science Scholastic Honor Society dedicated to the study and preservation of our oceans and the ecological systems dependent upon them. The Alpha Chapter was established in 2014 and is growing each semester."
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.
