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Citrus Collge STEM and the MESA Program

June 11, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

MESA is coming to Citrus College this fall, connecting calculus-based STEM majors with academic resources, peer support, transfer preparation and career development opportunities.

Dr. Eric Rabitoy stands beside a microscope in a science classroom with a computer, whiteboard and classroom materials in the background

Virtual Reality Brings Biology to Life

November 13, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Through a statewide pilot, Citrus College is exploring Dreamscape Learn to bring immersive virtual reality into biology courses and help students apply classroom concepts to real-world problems.

celine ama and jiajie yang pose together on the citrus college campus after being named cooke scholarship semifinalists

Computer Science Students Gain Notice

May 1, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Two Citrus College computer science students are earning national attention as Cooke scholarship semifinalists, with Celine Ama and JiaJie Yang each preparing to transfer and use technology to create meaningful change.

four trio stem staff members stand together outside the center for innovation building at citrus college

Mentoring and Tutoring Build Momentum

April 9, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

TRIO STEM is helping Citrus College students stay motivated in higher education through facilitator support, tutoring, workshops and guidance across nearly two dozen eligible programs.

Mariano Rubio, Joshua Tobar Lam, Aimee Ortiz-Ramirez

Future Engineers Find Their Start

December 5, 2024 | By Dr. Patricia A. Rasmussen, Guest Columnist

Expanded courses, university partnerships, summer research and the Engineering Club have driven rapid growth in Citrus College Engineering, giving students valuable skills and experience for transfer and future careers.

student presents a stem research poster during the citrus college stem research symposium

Student Research Tackles Real Challenges

November 1, 2024 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College STEM students showcased research with real-world reach, presenting projects shaped by summer experiences at regional universities and institutes.

three citrus college students named cooke scholarship semifinalists pose together on campus

Citrus Students Gain National Spotlight

May 2, 2024 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Three Citrus College students rose from a competitive national pool to become Cooke scholarship semifinalists, with goals in engineering, robotics, law and justice.

student explains a machine learning research poster to another student during the citrus college stem summer research symposium

STEM Symposium Celebrates Discovery

October 3, 2023 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Twenty-eight Citrus College STEM students shared summer research projects exploring real-world challenges, from fake imagery detection to alternative fuels in automotive engines.

group of Citrus College STEM students after a tour of JPL in Pasadena

Citrus Grants Boost STEM Success

July 26, 2023 | By Mary Ann Lutz, Guest Columnist

New STEM funding at Citrus College will provide scholarships and support, helping students pursue STEM degrees and professional success.

Quangnhan Duong standing outdoors on a college campus walkway near trees and lawn

Student Codes His Way to New Future

May 10, 2023 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Quangnhan Duong transformed disappointment into momentum at Citrus College, where game development, engineering coursework and a JPL internship helped shape his next chapter.