Monthly Archives:: October 2012

A Look Inside a Cat

Posted by & filed under Health Sciences.

Alyssa B., Sangita N., Kristen M., Megan A., Elizabeth B. (From left to right)

Nothing was left to the imagination as students from the Pre-Health Sciences Cohort pathway dissected cats during their Anatomy 25 class.

Why cats?  Cats have a similar anatomy to humans, making it a great way to learn about man’s anatomy in the absence of a human cadaver. Through the lab experience, students were able to make comparisons between the cat’s and human’s anatomy, giving them deeper understanding and clearer picture of what they are learning from their lectures and text books.

The “Growing” Scientific Process

Posted by & filed under Biology, BioMass Project.

The scientifici process is brought up and used regularly in pretty much every science course on campus. It can be googled, read about in a text book, and observed repeatedly from scientists.  However,  for students in some sections of  Biology 1A (Evolution, Diversity and Ecology), the process is being taught differently: this time they are learning it through plants.

Using a problem based learning approach, Professor Erika Catanese, has put students together in teams to learn the scientific process through the investigation of abiotic factors impacts on plant growth. The teams of students developed hypotheses about what affects plant growth and then designed experiments to check their hypotheses and test variables such as light, soils, nutrients, and solutions. They started plants from seed and will be monitoring their growth over the semester, while collecting data such as plant height, and stem and leaf width. Ultimately, they will sacrifice their plants to take wet and dry biomass. At the end of the semester, students will apply some basic statistics, draw conclusions from their results, and create poster presentations of their findings. Until then, you can watch the plants as they transform outside the Bio Studio (SV32) in Science Village.

What’s Happening in the STEM Center?

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The STEM center is quickly becoming a place to “figure it out”. Multiple tutoring sessions a day are paying off as students are given the space and time to work with their peers and make sure they understand the latest concepts being introduced in their STEM classes. For more information on the STEM center support options and your eligibility, email [email protected]

 

 

Tutor Schedule

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Do you need help in either of these subjects?

 

Math (all levels up to 5B)

Hayk

Tues: 12:30 – 8:00pm

Fr: 12:45 – 8:00pm

Chem 22, 1A, 8A & 8B

Bridgette Spencer

Tues: 4:00 – 8:00pm

Thurs: 11:00 – 8:00pm

Fri: 2:00 – 8:00pm

Smart Thinking Tutoring

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SMARTHINKING Overview.

 

Smarthinking is an online tutoring service that your school is
making available to its students. Smarthinking provides tutoring in mathematics (basic math through
Calculus including Bilingual Math), Biology, Intro Human A & P, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics,
Economics, Accounting, Intro to Finance, Statistics, Spanish, Writing, Reading, and IT Support.

Please join this session to learn more about this service and the ways in which it can help your students succeed.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
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Nation’s Largest Known Sycamore Found in Santa Barbara County

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This week the city of Goleta announced that a California sycamore tree growing near a creek and on closed land slated to be a park is a national champion, a classification given by a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit conservation group to the biggest trees found across the country.

http://www.kcet.org/updaily/the_back_forty/botany/verified-by-the-state-coordinator.html

Boeing Day ECST Open House

Posted by & filed under Events, MESA.

Date: Saturday,
October 27, 2012
Time:
8:30AM – 1:00PM

Location: CSULA – College of Engineering,
Computer Science, and Technology (ECST)
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032
Audience: middle and high school students,
teachers, administrators, parents,
community college students, and ECST students
College of ECST
Learn about and experience:
✪ ECST’s majors: Civil Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science,
Aviation Administration, Fire Protection Administration,
Industrial Technology, and Technology Education
✪ ECST state of the art facilities and labs
✪ Award winning student projects
✪ Meet ECST faculty, students, alumni, and industry professionals
✪ Workshops and hands on activities
Program:
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM               – Arrival/Registration
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM             – Welcome/Introductions (Gym)
10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON      – Workshops & Lab Tours (ECST)
12:00 NOON – 12:50 PM      –  Lunch (FREE)
1:00 PM                               – Adjourn

For information please contact:
Thelma Federico
(323)343-4565
[email protected]

Register to Attend: bit.ly/2012csulaboeingday

GED Program offered by Mujeres Activas en el Comercio Hispano – MACH

Posted by & filed under Internships, MESA, Opportunities, Scholarship.

The GED program implemented by MACH is considered an integral part of its primary aim, to assist members of the immigrant population who wish to enter the business community. It has found that possession of a high school diploma or the GED equivalent is a key qualification for beginning a business career or to obtaining further education if that is necessary.

The primary mission of MACH is to assist the struggling Hispanic business owner as well as men and women with a vision for a business of their own by providing education, coaching and technical support. Mujeres Activas En El Commercio Hispano is a non-profit 501©(3) corporation that insurances its participants.

Internship / Volunteer Opportunity
Our program is looking for a volunteer that would like to make a Mathematical difference in the life of a person looking to pass the GED examination in December. Volunteers will receive credit for community services hours, letter of recommendation, and parking coverage.

 

Requirements:

  • Math knowledge up to 10th grade
    • Numbers and number sense
    • Statistics, probability and data analysis
    • Geometry and measurement
    • Algebra, patterns and functions
  • Time commitment
    • Saturday from 9 to 12 noon and/or
    • Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm
    • This program does not required to attend every session nor every day
  • Location
    • Downtown Los Angeles: 412 W. 6th Street , Suite 1110 Los Angeles, CA 90014
    • Van Nuys: 6931 Van Nuys Blvd, San Fernando
  • Languages required
    • Bilingual – English and Spanish

For additional questions about this program, location, dates, and times, please contact:

Miriam Burbano

GED Program Coordinator

[email protected]

626-975-9057

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