Featured C6-LSAMP Students

Molecular Biology major at Monterey Peninsula College. On the path to becoming a trauma surgeon, Rosie has had to juggle STEM coursework, motherhood, and the pandemic. But MPC has offered her numerous programs and opportunities to both support and enrich her college experience. Read more of her story in this article!

Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics major at Ventura College. Jasmine has been admitted to UCLA after just graduating from Ventura College with an AST of Biology. Like many STEM students, Jasmine's story is one of perseverance, passion for her studies, and diligence. During her time at Ventura College, she received support from programs like MESA, C6-LSAMP, the UCSB Smithsonian Scholars Program, and more. Read about it here!

Civil/Structural Engineering major at Oxnard College. John has just graduated from Oxnard with both an AST of Mathematics and an AST of Physics and is university-bound. Please read what he had to say about his background and his positive experience at community college!

Electrical Engineering major at Cuesta College. After spending seven years in the Army as a Blackhawk helicopter mechanic, Tiffany returned to her studies at Cuesta during the pandemic. Since then, she has found support in STEM-based programs such as LSAMP, MESA, and SACNAS. Read more about her journey here!

Kinesiology major at Cabrillo College. With encouragement from his family, his peers, and his professors, Manny has overcome the academic setbacks imposed by numerous medical procedures and CoVID-19. He has found his community and a sense of belonging through SACNAS and LSAMP programs. Read about it in this article!

Aerospace Engineering major at Santa Barbara City College. In his last semester before transferring to a four-year institution, Sol has assumed the role of Vice President for SBCC's chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Read about Sol's long-standing passion for STEM and the positive experience he's had at community college.

Civil Engineering major at Allan Hancock College. Rubi faced unexpected challenges at the onset of her post-secondary education, but she overcame them with the connections she made and the programs she joined at Allan Hancock College. Read about it in this article!