Orange Coast College’s “STEM Academy” program has been named a recipient of the 2023 INSIGHT Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in STEM award.
The OCC “STEM Academy” serves as an academic support program that connects students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to the resources and tools they need to succeed in STEM courses offered at the college.
Honorees of this national recognition were chosen from colleges and universities for their efforts to make a difference in the lives of underrepresented groups and support their important work through mentoring and teaching in the STEM fields. As one of 80 recipients, the OCC STEM Academy will be featured in the September 2023 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.
“We want to honor the schools and organizations that have created programs that inspire and encourage young people who may currently be in or are interested in a future career in STEM,” said Lenore Pearlstein, owner and publisher of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. “We honor these programs as role models to other higher education institutions and beyond.”