Activities & Experiences
What will you be doing at STEM Academy? Your time will be spent in several different ways, from learning to team building to off-campus excursions.
- Class/Lab Time: Work with faculty in the lab to research your project topic.
- Meals: Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Ullman Commons or on an excursion.
- Tutoring & Project Work: Time to meet with peer tutors, get help with your studies, and work on your research poster-presentation.
- Campus Connections: Learn about campus services and opportunities. Work with your peer mentors to learn about the transition to college.
- Workshops, Seminars & Panels: Learn the habits to succeed in STEM and how to navigate your academic career.
- Overnight Residency: Get some shut-eye in the campus residence halls.
- Cultural & Adventure Activities: Learn more about how STEM touches on life outside of the lab and get out of the classroom to do something fun!
- Breaks & Free Time: Take some time out between activities, go to the gym/pool.
- Team Activity: Connect with your STEM Academy cohort.
Sample Schedule
Time | Activity |
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8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Class/Lab Time |
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Required Tutoring |
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Campus Connections, Professional Development, Workshops, Seminars & Panels |
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Break Time |
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Dinner |
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Tutoring/Homework/Project Time |
7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Break Time |
7::30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Peer Mentor Group Time |
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Fun Evening Activity |
9:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Overnight Residency |
Time | Activity |
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Saturday | |
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Weekend/Service Activies |
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Workshop/Excursion/Networking Activities |
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Free Time/Go Home |
Sunday | |
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Free Time |
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch/Free Time |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Free Time |
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner |
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Check-In/Work on Homework |
Excursions
Port Hueneme Beach Kayaking
California Science Center
Cal Lutheran SEEd Garden
Teppanyaki
Olvera Street
Latin American Delicacies Food Truck
STEM Professionals Networking Night
Dodgers Game
Natural History Museum
Cal Lutheran SEEd Garden
Kingsmen Shakespeare in the Park