COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm, for “Coffee Chemical Physics” with Dr. Christopher Hendon from the University of Oregon. This is a free event; all ages are welcome.
Coos County residents can join us in-person in the Umpqua Hall lecture room (room 184) on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.
Curry County residents can join us for a watch party in the Community Room on the Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings.
Southwestern’s Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Derek Morrelli, welcomes Dr. Christopher Hendon, Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oregon. Numerous physical and chemical processes play a determining role in coffee quality, ranging from agricultural practices, to roasting and brewing. We will canvas the landscape of coffee research, discussing his group’s effort to understand the key factors that determine cup quality and reproducibility. The talk will touch on several research areas; the chemistry of water, the physics of grinding, mathematical modeling to improve espresso reproducibility, and their latest work using electrochemistry to identify coffee qualities.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Christopher H. Hendon is a computational chemist with interests in energy materials and coffee. He obtained his Bachelor of Science with Advanced Honors from Monash University in 2011 and his doctorate from the University of Bath in 2015. After a two-year postdoc at Massachusetts Institute of Technology he joined the University of Oregon in 2017 and is now an Associate Professor of Chemistry where his research group focuses on materials with useful defects.
He has published over 115 papers, was named a Cottrell Scholar in 2021, a Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar in 2022, the Samuel R. Scholes Jnr. Lecture for excellence in scientific communication, and has been awarded the Rippey Award for Innovative Teaching twice. In coffee, he authored, “Water For Coffee”, and has written numerous peer-reviewed articles on the topic. Presently, he leads a laboratory studying the chemical physics of coffee beverage production.
For more information about the lecture series contact Derek Morrelli, Assistant Professor, Chemistry at derek.morrelli@socc.edu or 541-888-7244.
For more information on upcoming lectures contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Assistant, at 541-888-7416, or krystal.hopper@socc.edu.
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:00 pm, for “Death Valley’s Living Geology: Today’s Landscape in the Context of an Immense Geologic History” with Dr. Marli Miller from The University of Oregon. This is a free event; all ages are welcome.
Coos County residents can join us in-person in the Umpqua Hall lecture room (room 184) on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.
Curry County residents can join us for a watch party in Room 118 on the Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings.
Death Valley and its surrounding area in southern California and Nevada is one of Earth’s most outstanding geologic destinations. Its setting in a tectonically active area creates an amazing array of continuously evolving landforms and its extreme aridity ensures that those features are readily visible. In addition, Death Valley’s bedrock reveals a geologic history that stretches back more than 1.7 billion years. This history encapsulates most of the events that shaped western North America.
In this 45-minute talk, University of Oregon Geologist Marli Miller will describe the many modern geologic features that make the region come alive for so many people, geologists and non-geologists alike. As the discussion shifts from the modern landforms to the bedrock, she will outline the key events of Death Valley’s geologic history.
About the Presenter:
Marli B. Miller is a senior instructor and researcher at the University of Oregon. She completed her BA in geology at Colorado College in 1982, and her MS and PhD in structural geology at the University of Washington in 1987 and 1992, respectively. Marli teaches a variety of courses, including introductory geology, structural geology, field geology, and geophotography. Dr. Miller has studied and photographed Death Valley geology since the mid-1980’s and recently published the book Death Valley Rocks! Amazing Geologic Sites in America’s Hottest Park. She is also the author of Roadside Geology of Oregon, 2ed and Oregon Rocks! A guide to 60 Amazing Geologic Sites. She will have books available to sign at the lecture.
For more information about the lecture series contact Dr. Win McLaughlin, Assistant Professor, Geology at win.mclaughlin@socc.edu or 541-888-7002.
For more information on upcoming lectures contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Assistant, at 541-888-7416, or krystal.hopper@socc.edu.
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites 5th to 12th grade students to join us for “STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) CLUB for Girls” on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. This science-immersion event will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the College’s new health and science building, Umpqua Hall, on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. This is a FREE program.
According to the American Association of University Women (AAUW), “Women make up only 34% of the workforce in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and men vastly outnumber women majoring in most STEM fields in college. The gender gaps are particularly high in some of the fastest-growing and highest-paid jobs of the future, like computer science and engineering.” We want to help inspire young women to pursue these fields.
Students will engage with professors in hands-on activities in Physics & Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Art, and more. This includes working alongside the college’s SPEAR Student Researchers, who are involved in various STEAM projects. There also will be an opportunity to experience a show in the new Discovery Dome Planetarium. This digital theater space immerses students in a show that takes them on an adventure.
This new program focuses on supporting and encouraging girls through their STEAM educational journey. We will also share books, podcasts, and other helpful resources focused on girls in science. All who participate in this program will be able to stay connected online where we will continue to mentor and share quarterly news and activities with them. STEAM education projects help students visualize career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and math. The “A” adds in the arts, such as humanities, dance, drama, visual arts, and design. When people learn in all these areas together, they gain soft skills that can help grow ability in out-of-the-box thinking and collaboration.
Register soon as spots are limited. For more information on this event, registration, and other upcoming events, contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Assistant, at 541-888-7416, or krystal.hopper@socc.edu.
If you are a credit-seeking student with a balance on your student account, you can now enroll in a payment plan with Auto Pay through the new Transact system to make tuition more manageable. Payment plans are now self-serving–this includes enrolling in a plan, setting up Auto Pay or even just making a payment. Bonus? You can now invite a parent, relative or other family member to contribute to the plan!
Pay your tuition in automatic monthly installments
To help remove the financial burden so you can focus on your schoolwork, we offer convenient tuition payment plans with an Auto Pay option. Using your payment of choice, you can automatically pay your tuition and fees over time and avoid the high-interest rates that come with a traditional loan!
Set up a payment plan to cover any amount: your entire bill, or just the balance left after financial aid
Optionally invite a parent or relative to contribute to the plan
Simple enrollment process
One low fee at enrollment*
Set up Auto Pay – Electronic payments made automatically – just set it and forget it
Follow the on screen prompts to select your payment method and complete enrollment
To learn more about the benefits of using an auto-pay payment plan click here or watch this short video from Transact below. If you need assistance of have questions, Transact Customer Care is available Monday – Friday, 5am – 5pm Pacific time at 877-821-0625.
*All available plans and applicable payment options, fees and disclosures will be presented to you during the enrollment process. Enrollment in and availability of plans may be subject to applicable state law limitations. An enrollment fee will apply and other fees may apply to the extent permitted by law. The Full Service Payment Plan is administered by Transact Campus Payments, Inc., a Transact Holdings Inc. company.
The enrollment fee is considered a finance charge which is defined by federal regulations as “the cost of consumer credit as a dollar amount.” To make it easy for consumers to compare this cost to other forms of credit, Transact Campus Payments, Inc. provides the equivalent annual percentage rate (APR), which takes into account a number of variables, including the number of payments, the term, and the amount financed. Maximum APR limits may be subject to applicable state usury laws.
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Friday, October 4, 2024, 6:00 pm, for “Astrophotography” with local photographer, Al Hurt. This is a free event; all ages are welcome.
Coos County residents can join us in-person in the Umpqua Hall lecture room (room 184) on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.
Curry County residents can join us for a watch party in the Community Room on the Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings.
Southwestern’s Associate Professor, Engineering and Physics, Dr. Aaron Coyner welcomes Astrophotographer Al Hurt. Most people are fascinated by astronomy photos, but there are challenges for getting the perfect shot. Please join us to learn the tips & tricks to capture your own quality sky images.
About the Presenter:
Al has been behind the camera since he was seven years old. He says his wife forced him to retire in 2016 and he’s been shooting Astro ever since. He shoots many types of photography and has won multiple awards in the Washington State Fair photography contest. Al prefers “Old Man Photography”.
For more information about the lecture series contact Dr. Aaron Coyner, Associate Professor, Engineering and Physics at aaron.coyner@socc.edu or 541-888-7244.
For more information on upcoming lectures contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Assistant, at 541-888-7416, or krystal.hopper@socc.edu.
Students attending Southwestern Oregon Community College now have the opportunity to receive up to $6,000 through the Laker Learn and Earn Grant, funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This grant is designed to help students cover the cost of career-focused education in high-demand fields.
The grant is available to students pursuing one-year Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate programs, specifically those listed on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), which includes programs such as Accounting & Marketing, Childhood Education, Culinary, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Forestry, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Welding, and more.
Basic Qualifications Include:
Must be 18 or older
Have a state-issued ID
Be legal to work in the U.S.
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
If you are considering learning new skills that lead to great careers, chances are this up to $6,000 grant can help you get there. Unsure about whether you qualify? Reach out! It only takes a quick conversation to find out if you’re eligible.
For more information and to check your eligibility, Emailor call 541-888-7153.
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