science, technology, engineering, mathematics
Name: Samantha Barrera Major: Biochemistry School: San Diego Mesa College, Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program Why did you choose a STEM major? I like science. I also knew that there would always be a job that pays well....
Name: Mowlana Ahmed Major: Electrical Engineering School: San Diego City College Why did you choose a STEM major? I am very good at math and physics, and I wanted to make toys that would help get kids excited...
Name: Jonathan Orozco Major: Electrical Engineering School: San Diego City College Why did you choose a STEM major? In middle school I wanted to make my own boombox. I wanted to know how speakers worked and how batteries worked. ...
Name: Thuy Nguyen Major: Biology School: San Diego Mesa College Why did you choose a STEM major? I want to go to medical school because I like to help people. I knew I wanted to go to medical...
We presented this poster during the UCSD Summer Science Enrichment Program. We are still working on isolating and confirming the synthesis of our desired compounds, so we presented a poster on are synthesis so far.
A small portion of solid NaHCO3 was added to the unknown sample dissolved in water. The formation of CO2 bubbles can be seen clearly in this picture. The sodium bicarbonate reacted with the unknown acid to produce salt,...
The Study Bootcamp helped my transition back to school. I didn’t feel as overwhelmed the first week, and I was able to study more during that first week than in the past. However, with just a two-week bootcamp,...
Day 14 This two-week study bootcamp was more helpful than I thought for helping me feel ready for the semester. I found setting goals for the number of minutes I would study especially helpful, and I will carry...
Day 13 I have come to value small blocks of study time more. Thinking of getting my minutes in for the day helped me see study opportunities that I might have missed otherwise. When studying on a regular...
Day 12 I’ve been working with Organic Chemistry as a Second Language by David Klein for a few days now. I find the book the most helpful as a check for whether I understand the basics. It also...
