A wet sponge. Slime. Something that looks like it belongs in the ocean. All were accurate descriptions high school students gave of seitan dough – a plant-based meat substitute – during this year’s STEM Camp.
At Clark College, MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) Scholars aren’t just preparing for degrees in STEM – they’re building networks, gaining real-world experience, and shaping their futures through one of the nation’s most impactful academic support programs.
We’re pleased to share that Dr. Karl Bailey, Professor of Chemistry at Clark College, has been named a 2025 Golden Goggles Award Winner by Science Interactive.
Students, faculty, and staff gathered for the 4th Annual Chemistry and Biology Joint Poster Session. This year’s event blended scientific inquiry with community engagement.
This spring, the challenge of precise seed distribution caught the eye of the Engineering department. From their windows overlooking the garden, an idea took root: what if students could build a robot to solve this real-world problem?
The annual Women in STEM Tea, led by Carol Hsu and Tina Barsotti and the members of Clark NERD girls and GEEKs, invited women professionals to talk with students about their industries and navigating STEM fields.
Engineering students test their “Project Artemis Challenge” rovers in the STEM building’s Drop Tower to finish out winter term.
The NERD Girls and GEEKs, an ASCC student program, hosted an “experiment social” on Tuesday, January 28 in the STEM Building Collaboratorium.
MESA provided opportunities for students to network at conferences, transfer fairs, internship information sessions and workshops.
Environmental Science 101 students learn about habitat restoration and plant native plants at Sams Walker Recreation Area in the Columbia Gorge.
