Annual Report 2022 - 2023

The STEM Ambassador Program is a substantial volunteer program for undergraduate students in STEM and non-STEM disciplines. This program provides Stan State students the opportunity to develop leadership and teamwork skills and the ability to share their knowledge of Science gained in the classrooms with a K-12 audience. Internships are also available if students desire to earn credit for their participation. In addition, STEM Ambassadors lead classroom activities for the Junior Scientist and Solar Suitcase Program and take the lead in preparing and conducting Science Saturday and Science Day activities.

In person: The open-house environment will feature 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. activities in the Naraghi Hall of Science, the Science 1 Building, the Greenhouse, and the Sustainable Garden. There will also be tours of the Trans-California Pathway, an outdoor arboretum featuring plant communities native to a transect of California from the Central Valley to the High Sierra. With more than 40 activities available, students and their families will receive a “Passport to Science” booklet to track their activities throughout the day.

In person : STEM Ambassadors and other student volunteers take two or more STEM interactive activities to the school site. They work with the K-12 students and the community membe rs on these activities while answering their questions about Science concepts.

Virtual: The program works virtually with Cunningham Elementary, Wakefield Elementary, and Osborn Elementary. In which STEM Ambassador takes the lead on one-hour science lessons free of cost. We also provide the schools with material allowing students hands- on experience. While doing this, we continue to align the in-class curriculum.

In person: Science Saturday involves three hours of exploring one science discipline with two to three activities focused on that discipline. The faculty, staff, and STEM Ambassadors lead these activities.

In person : This program serves students within the Delhi Unified School District who are interested in using their high school experience as a pathway to careers in healthcare. The program targets qualified and motivated high school students. The program's goals are to provide high school students with hands-on experience and practical knowledge. This allows them to explore different career opportunities in the health industry. Its' focus is to assist and support educationally and economically disadvantaged students to successfully prepare for entry-level or post-secondary study positions in health care after graduation. Additionally, it exposes students to colleges and universities at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

In person : Faculty member takes the lead on doing a small Walk around near Naraghi Hall of Science while talking about the Bird species on campus. Along with providing binoculars for the participants for the session to observe the Bird species on campus. These sessions are offered to all ages every semester each month.

In person : The classroom visits involve the faculty, staff, or STEM Ambassadors taking the lead on creating and presenting an activity by going into the classroom in person or virtually.

In person : This program started in Spring 2023 and was led by a STEM Ambassador who worked with fellow students, staff, and faculty members to create multiple STEM activities. These activities were led over a Month, once every week. The program allows the K-12 students to work on multiple topics and build on what they learn over the multiple sessions while learning the techniques they would use as College students (e.g., keeping lab journals, lab safety, and more). The event was held on Stan State campus, allowing students to work in various labs and classrooms.