Academic Years Opportunities
Why become an EMBARC Mentee?
Are you a community college student interested in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM (PDF))? Become an EMBARC mentee and get the personalized guidance and support you need to navigate your academic and research journey! Led by experienced CSUN transfer students who have successfully navigated the transfer process, EMBARC offers a tailored mentoring experience designed to empower and support you every step of the way.
Rooted in Community Cultural Wealth (CCW) frameworks, our EMBARC program is designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by community college and transfer students while also celebrating the cultural strengths that can help foster their academic achievements.
As an EMBARC mentee, you'll gain access to a series of interactive and informative professional development workshops and meaningful activities to network with CSUN faculty, staff, and student scientists. From learning about the different options in STEMM careers to presenting yourself and your research professionally, the EMBARC workshops and peer mentorship are curated to equip you with essential skills and insights necessary to achieve your academic and professional goals!
Benefits
- Professional development
- Personalized mentorship from CSUN transfer students who were from LACCD, PCC or neighboring community colleges.
- Assistance with navigating transfer applications and process
- Networking opportunities with peers and professionals in STEMM fields
- Winning awards for workshop completion:
- Each workshop completion: you will receive an ironable EMBARC badge designed for the respective workshop.
- Tier 1 [Complete at least 1 workshop]: workshop badge, pen, post-it notes, stickers, and badges for completed workshop
- Tier 2 [Complete at least 3 workshops]: Tier 1 prizes, t-shirt, and lanyards
- Tier 3 [Complete at least 6 workshops]: Tier 2 prizes, coffee tumbler, and tote bag
- Tier 4 [Complete all 9 workshops]: Tier 3 prizes, certificate of completion, EMBARC graduation stole, and $100 gift card
Interested in Joining EMBARC?
No application is required! As a community college student who is attending either Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC), Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC), Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC), or Pasadena City College (PCC), you can participate in our EMBARC program as a mentee by:
- Signing up to attend our EMBARC workshop series
- Scheduling meeting with one of the EMBARC Peer Mentors! View our list of Peer Mentors here
The program is designed for students who have an interest in majoring in one of the STEMM majors (e.g., biology, chemistry, engineering, psychology, sociology; view example majors (PDF)). However, all majors are welcome!
EMBARC’s Spring 2025 Workshop Series: Sail to STEMM Success
Our EMBARC series includes 9 modules presented as workshops to students at LA Pierce College, LA Valley College, LA Mission College, and Pasadena City College. Students may choose to complete only the workshops which they are interested in, or complete the entire 9 workshop series.
| Series Flyer (LAPC) | Series Flyer (PCC) |
| Series Flyer (LAVC) | Series Flyer (LAMC) |
Workshops
- Workshop 1 - How to Overcome Cultural Barriers & Identify Your Strengths in Higher Education (Part I)
- Workshop 2 - How to Overcome Cultural Barriers & Identify Your Strengths in Higher Education (Part II)
Workshop 3 - Planning Your Path to STEMM Success
Workshop 4 - Your Guide to the Transfer Process & What to Expect After
Workshop 5 - Ancestral Strength as a Fuel for Achievement in STEMM
Workshop 6 - How to Build a Resume and CV for STEMM Success
Workshop 7 - How to Present Yourself & Your Research Professionally
Workshop 8 - Team Science: Succeeding in Diverse Groups & Labs
Workshop 9 - How to Secure Research Opportunities & Careers