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Yo Soy STEM

Title III HSI STEM Grant Program — San Diego City College
"Advancing the success of Latinx/Chicanx & low-income students in STEM"

Welcome! Yo Soy STEM is a federally-funded Title III HSI STEM Grant program at San Diego City College. Whether you're just starting to explore science and technology, already know you want to transfer in a STEM field, or are looking for real work experience while you study, Yo Soy STEM has free resources to support your journey.

Our program serves Hispanic and low-income students at SDCC by removing barriers, building community, and opening doors to STEM careers and university pathways. No matter where you're starting from — you belong here.

Yo Soy STEM Makerspace — Room R101

3rd Floor, Learning Resource Center (LRC) — near elevator

Welcome to the Yo Soy STEM Makerspace, located across from the elevator on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center (LRC) in room R101. This creative hub is open to all SDCC students, whether you're enrolled in a STEM program or not.

Bring your ideas to life through design, fabrication, and customization. No prior experience is necessary — Yo Soy STEM staff will show you how to use the equipment safely.

What could YOU make here?

• Custom vinyl stickers
• Iron-on T-shirt designs
• Laser-engraved wood signs
• Personalized graduation items
• 3D-printed prototypes
• Custom mugs & gifts
• Acrylic art & keychains
• Engineering models
• Architectural mock-ups
• Club & event merch
• Custom buttons & pins
• Electronics & soldering projects
• And So Much More

Available Equipment

Makerspace Rules & Notes

• Students must check in with Yo Soy STEM staff before using equipment.
• No prior experience is required. Staff will help you learn how to safely use the tools.
• Materials are provided for prototyping and small projects.
• Students creating items in bulk should bring their own supplies.
• Closed toed shoes required.
• Student code of conduct enforced. Staff reserves the right to regulate student activities in accordance with Education Code Section 76120.

Book a Makerspace Appointment →

Questions?
Email [email protected] or call (619) 388-4195.

Celebrate five years of Yo Soy STEM, learn about its impact on our campus, and the components that will be institutionalized. Hear from guest speaker Dr. Gina Garcia, a leading HSI scholar whose work explores how institutions can better serve Latinx students in STEM. Leave inspired to carry the work forward!

Dr. Gregory Cajete (Santa Clara Pueblo) is a Tewa educator, scholar, and author whose work honors Indigenous knowledge and its role in education, science, and our understanding of the natural world. Dr. Cajete is the author of several influential books, including Native Science: Natural Laws of Interdependence and Look to the Mountain: An Ecology of Indigenous Education.

Come learn about the different phases of the menstrual cycle and how it is connected to the seasons. Begin to transform your life by following the natural rhythm of your body and nature. Open to everyone ... students, staff, faculty, and those with or without a womb!

Explore hands-on projects built in our Makerspace, take a guided tour, and watch student creators compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes.

Join us with your familia for an evening of entertainment, workshops, planetarium shows, prizes, resources, and community.

Don't miss out on our upcoming events! Register today.

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San Diego City College — Formally Designated Hispanic-Serving Institution

San Diego City College is proud to be formally designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the United States Department of Education, giving us the opportunity to receive the Yo Soy STEM grant that focuses on the intersection of HSI designation with STEM fields.

The purpose of the HSI STEM grant at San Diego City College is to expand educational opportunities and improve the academic attainment of Hispanic and low-income students, and to expand and enhance the academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability of colleges and universities that are educating the majority of Hispanic college students. As an HSI, San Diego City College is committed to student success, educational equity, and social justice.

Paid STEM Internship Opportunities

Work-based learning experiences through paid STEM internships are coming. Get real-world experience while you're still in school. Program details forthcoming.

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One-Day Intensive Program — Receive a $100 VISA Card Upon Completion!

Yo Soy STEM's STEM Bridge is a one-day intensive program connecting students with mentors, workshops, and resources to launch their STEM path at SDCC and beyond.

Discover what STEM Bridge offers:

• Explore STEM majors & careers
• Connect with inspiring Latinx/Chicanx faculty and staff
• Learn about the 4-year transfer process
• Find inspiring mentors in your field
• Build a supportive STEM community
• Develop essential academic skills
• Explore STEM internships & jobs
• Access workshops and resources

Receive a $100 VISA card upon completion!

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Professional Development Sessions

Workshops and sessions to build professional skills for your STEM career. Details on upcoming sessions coming soon.

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