Summer STEM Bridge Students Explore Engineering Pathways at Norco College

Through the Inland Engineering Pathways Partnership, funded by the Inland Empire Regional K-16 Education Collaborative, Norco College and Jurupa Unified School District are working together to strengthen the local engineering and computer science pipeline by providing students with early exposure to STEM pathways and higher education opportunities.  

 

To culminate the Jurupa Unified School District Summer STEM Bridge Program, middle school students visited Norco College for a hands-on look at the college's engineering and computer science programs. Students toured the newly renovated STEM Center, including the Technology Fabrication Lab and computer science classrooms, where they heard from Jessiah Ruiz, assistant professor of Computer Information Systems, about his educational and professional experiences, Norco College's STEM programs and the careers students can pursue in these fields.  

 

Students also explored the Engineering and Drafting classrooms, Maker's Space, Student Services and the Center for Student Success before enjoying lunch catered by The Corral.  

 

The experience connected classroom learning to local educational pathways, giving students a vision of their future while increasing awareness of the engineering and computer science opportunities available through Norco College. Through the support of the Inland Empire Regional K-16 Education Collaborative, Norco College and Jurupa Unified School District aim to continue expanding STEM opportunities and supporting more students from local communities as they pursue engineering and technology pathways.  

 

Visit the Jurupa Valley High School Engineering CTE to learn more.