Winter 2022 | March 14, 2022
Bi-Weekly Newsletter
Foothill Science Learning Institute
STEM Micro-Internship Program

Through the Science Learning Institute (SLI), Foothill College students will have an opportunity to engage in an internship either in research or industry, under the guidance of a mentor/supervisor.

Institutions and companies include biotech startups, Stanford University, San Jose State University, and other tech companies in the Bay Area. Please see the Project Catalog for additional information.
SLI has a list of 21 projects (and a few more to come!) for the summer, and these will all be paid part-time internships in STEM disciplines ranging from biology and chem to medicine to engineering to computer science and physics.

The application deadline isn’t until Sunday, April 24th, but If you are interested in applying, please complete an Interest Form. This is just a way for SLI to stay in touch with you. This is not binding - it doesn't mean you are making a commitment. Just share that you are interested. 
Deadline Approaches for Applications for the Foothill College Research and Service Learning Symposium (RSLS)

As you may know, the RSLS team has been hosting workshops to prepare students to shape research and/or service-learning projects and apply for acceptance into the annual symposium. However, if you have not yet attended these workshops, it is not too late to sign up and get your application ready.

There is one final workshop this week on Wednesday, March 16 from 1 pm to 2 pm. which is about how to successfully apply by the March 18, 2022 deadline.

Check out the remaining workshop and sign up!
Springternship 2022 Is Here!
Springternship is a one-week intensive virtual internship during spring break — March 28–April 1.

Students enroll in a 1-unit one-week micro-internship during spring break where students are matched with a community partner to complete an internship, as well as gain valuable 21st-century job skills such as personal branding, networking (digital and in-person), and virtual interview preparation through class time. No previous experience is necessary. Springternship partners include:

  • Intact Therapeutics
  • Latin American Relief Fund
  • Language Adventure Pros
  • You Can
  • Aarogya Seva
  • Gladeo
  • Author Sharon Davidson

To register - use Winter Quarter registration, CRN 31250, Class ITRN 50.04
Attend the UCLA STOMP Conference!

UCLA STOMP invites you to attend the Student Transfer Outreach and Mentor Program's (STOMP) Virtual 23rd Annual Conference on on Friday, April 8th, 2022.

As a transfer student organization, STOMP strives to help prospective transfers meet their university goals. The highlight of our program is our annual conference which is a free event catering to students from California community colleges.

This year, the virtual conference will include a holistic set of workshops addressing UC admission and financial aid resources, campus and community support programs, as well as cultural and identity-based resources.


Honors Student Counseling Report Form
All Honors Institute participants are required to meet with a counselor at least once every quarter to review or develop their educational plan, as well as to discuss any personal, career or academic concerns. Counseling appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes.

After your counseling appointment, please complete the new Counseling Report Form to record your visit and help evaluate your plan towards academic, personal, and professional successes. The Honors Institute will verify your appointment at the end of each quarter. This new reporting process replaces the documentation that counselors needed to complete.

Contact Your Honors Counselor Today!
If you have any questions regarding your schedule, the transfer application process, or any other questions about being an honors student, please be sure to visit any one of the General Counselors. For Honors specific questions, do contact any one of our Honors Counselors:

Civic Engagement Internship Opportunity with FA PAC

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District Faculty Association Political Action Committee (FA PAC) is an arm of the labor union representing all faculty in the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. FA PAC fights for the issues that most deeply impact student and faculty lives and they are looking for interns to join that fight.

Some of the issues FA PAC student interns are fighting for are:
  • affordable housing
  • voter registration
  • local campaigns- Cindy Chavez for San Jose City Mayer

What FA PAC is looking for in an intern:
  • minimum of 8-10 hours/weekly commitment
  • dedication
  • tech knowledgable
  • a desire for political engagement

What an FA PAC Internship offers you:
  • fully online participation
  • flexible schedule
  • $17.00 / hour
  • a team of like-minded people
  • various paid-for events
  • leadership mentoring

You can learn more about this internship opportunity by watching this informational recruitment video and filling out this Google form for an interview.