Summer Bridge Program - STEM Exploration Academy

The purpose of this program is to allow rising 11th and 12th students from Clovis Unified School District to have a hands-on introduction to Clovis Community College and to our STEM opportunities on campus. The program is supported by our Title V PODER grant and is free to all eligible participants.

Students who sign up for the program must complete:

1. One course (Interdisciplinary Studies INTDS 50 - College Success) of transferable college credit.

This course is designed for first-year college students and provides an exploration of cognitive, psychological, social, and physical factors influencing success in college, the world of work, and in life. Topics include personal responsibility, critical thinking, motivation, self-efficacy, self-awareness, lifelong learning, self-management, health and wellness, interpersonal communication in a diverse world, educational planning, and service learning.

Advisories: Eligibility for English 125, English 126, and MATH-201. (A, CSU, UC)

2. Five  stem Exploration Days with current CCC stem faculty

STEM Exploration days are an introduction to one specific stem major on campus, giving an overview of the major, current course offerings and faculty, and a small lab component. Summer 2025 features the following disciplines and faculty:

  • Chemistry - Dr. Shawn Sano-Jones
  • Biology - Dr. Lauren Schiebelhut
  • Engineering - Gurinder Khaira
  • Geology - Dr. David Tinker
  • Physics - Dr. Nader Inan

Who can sign up?

This program is open to all rising 11th (leaving 10th grade) or rising 12th (leaving 11th grade) students with the Clovis Unified School District. All are welcome to apply, Latinx and low-income students encouraged to apply.

When are the dates?

June 9 – July 10, 2025

Classes run on a five-week system, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Clovis Community College. Transportation is provided from home high schools.

Family Orientation Night

Scheduled for June 4, 2025

Details about this will be sent out to students who are enrolled by May 26, 2025.

For more information, contact:

Jose Sotelo Jr., Title V Interim Project Director
jose.sotelo@cloviscollege.edu