STEM Engagement Center
Welcome to RCC's STEM Engagement Center
Welcome to RCC's STEM Engagement Center, your gateway to innovation and discovery in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. At Riverside City College, we provide a wide array of STEM degrees, certificates, and skill awards tailored to your academic and professional aspirations. Our dedicated programs and services are designed to equip you with the tools, resources, and support needed to thrive as a STEM student and achieve your goals.
STEM Support Programs
A state-funded program supporting economically & educationally disadvantaged STEM students.
Access tutoring services for subjects across the STEM spectrum.
STEM Student Clubs
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- Business-focused methodical open architecture
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- Business-focused methodical open architecture
- Multi-layered uniform intranet
- Intuitive 4th generation archive
- Synchronised content-based alliance
- Team-oriented systematic ability
- Persevering cohesive firmware
- Multi-layered local encryption
- Ameliorated asymmetric leverage
- Networked global groupware
- Networked motivating forecast
- Digitized intangible info-mediaries
- Implemented leading edge Graphic Interface
- Adaptive non-volatile contingency
- Focused didactic workforce
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STEM Resources
Access the STEM Engagement Center's resources in one place.
Stay updated on upcoming conferences, workshops, and activities.
STEM Engagement Center
Welcome to the STEM Engagement Center! Our mission is to support your success as a STEM student at RCC. Whether you need academic guidance, resources, or a welcoming space to study, we've got you covered.
What We Offer
- Dedicated Support Team: Meet our STEM educational advisors, peer mentors, and tutors who are here to guide you through your academic journey.
- Resource Assistance: Take advantage of our calculator and textbook lending program.
- Study Spaces: Enjoy comfortable areas equipped with brand-new computers, large and portable whiteboards, and everything you need to focus and thrive.
We're excited to welcome you—stop by and explore how we can help you achieve your goals!
Contact Us
Location: Martin Luther King Building, Room 306
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm | Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Your STEM Engagement Center Team
Stay connected and informed about RCC's STEM Division, academic programs, and events. Our team is available to answer your questions virtually or in person.
Educational Advisors
Timothy Gavilanes
Email: Timothy.Gavilanes@rcc.edu
Phone: (951) 328-3694
Office: MLK Building, Room 222-C
Virtual Hours (via Zoom):
- Monday: 2 - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 2 - 4 pm
- Wednesday: 1:35 - 3:25 pm
- Friday: 3:10 PM - 5 pm
Kheesa Slaughter
Email: Kheesa.Slaughter@rcc.edu
Phone: (951) 328-3634
Office: MLK Building, Room 222-D
Virtual Hours (via Zoom):
- Monday: 2 - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 2 - 4 pm
- Wednesday: 1:35 - 3:25 pm
- Friday: 3:10 – 5 pm
STEM Counseling Services
Need academic advice or help planning your coursework? Connect with a STEM counselor for personalized support.
- Schedule an Appointment: For comprehensive Student Educational Plans and more!
- Drop-In Counseling: Got a quick question? Drop-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis for 15-minute sessions. Be sure to have your student ID ready.
MESA program
The Riverside City College MESA (Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement) Program is a state-funded initiative designed to empower economically and educationally disadvantaged students pursuing careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). By fostering academic excellence and professional growth, the MESA Program equips students to successfully transfer to four-year universities and thrive as future leaders in STEM fields.
Services & Benefits:
- STEM Cultural Enrichment: Engage in activities that celebrate diversity and promote STEM innovation.
- STEM Counseling: Receive personalized academic and career guidance tailored to STEM pathways.
- Tutoring: Access expert tutors to excel in challenging STEM courses.
- Financial Literacy: Learn strategies for managing finances as a student and professional.
- Transfer Information & Assistance: Navigate the process of transferring to four-year universities with confidence.
- College Tours: Explore prospective universities and their STEM programs.
- Academic Excellence Workshops (AEW): Participate in collaborative workshops to enhance problem-solving skills.
- Research & Internship Assistance: Secure valuable hands-on experience in STEM-related research and internships.
- Networking & Scholarship Opportunities: Build professional connections and discover funding opportunities to support your journey.
Join the MESA family!
About the MESA Program at RCC
To qualify for MESA, you must:
- Designate Riverside City College as your home campus.
- Intend to transfer to a four-year institution and not already hold a Bachelor's degree.
- Be eligible for or currently receiving financial aid, such as the CA Promise Grant, Pell Grant, CalGrant, CA DREAM Act, Federal Work-Study, CalFresh, GI Bill, or TANF.
- Have a residential status of U.S. Citizen, Resident, or AB 540/DACA.
- Be a First-Generation College Student, meaning your parents did not obtain a bachelor's degree in the U.S.
- Declare a calculus-based major in math, science, or engineering.
- Plan to take two consecutive STEM courses following Pre-Calculus and Calculus I.
If you are able to answer “YES” to all the questions, it is highly likely that you are eligible for the MESA Program! If you are not sure, you are encouraged to still submit a MESA interest form.
If accepted into the program, students are expected to complete:
- Attend a MESA Orientation once per semester.
- Complete an Academic Progress Report each semester.
- Meet with a counselor at least once per semester.
- Update their educational plan annually.
- Participate in at least one MESA event or workshop per semester.
- Apply to at least one scholarship, research opportunity, or internship each year.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.2 or higher each semester.
Contact Us
Location: MLK-222
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
Meet the MESA Staff
Yadira Perez, MESA Coordinator
- Email: Yadira.perez@rcc.edu
- Office Number: (951)328-3665
- Location: MLK-222-C
Adriana Arias, Associate Professor, Mathematics
- Email: Adriana.arias@rcc.edu
Vanessa Nuñez, MESA Associate Counseling Faculty
- Email: vanessa.nunez@rccd.edu
- Location: MLK-222-C