STEM Corps

The STEM Corps provides tutoring and enrichment activities focused on supporting K-12 student learning in math and sciences. CSUCI students, with a strong STEM and/or Education background, will work up to 3 hours per week at a non-profit organization to support the development of STEM skills, learning and curiosity. The specific STEM activities will be developed in collaboration with the community partner and may include:

engaging in STEM experiments
engaging in STEM academic activities with selected students either one-on-one or with small groups
developing specific STEM skills
tutoring in STEM homework
building creative STEM activities to do at home

Applicants must:

be a current CSUCI undergraduate student
maintain a 3.0 GPA
be Federal Work Study eligible
have strong science and/or math skills
ability to work well with children
available afternoons or early evenings
support the CSUCI STEAM Carnival on Saturday, March 6, 2027
commit to working 10-12 hours per week in the fall and spring semester
make a year-long commitment (Aug-May)
have reliable transportation to the site
Pay rate: $24.00

Aliya Atkins is a sophomore, majoring in Mechatronics Engineering. Aliya chose CSUCI for its beautiful, beachside environment, supportive community, and unique Mechatronics Engineering program. After graduating in 2028, her goal is to work as a Mechatronics Engineer, specializing in machine equipment and robotic systems, while also volunteering with STEM programs for youth. Aliya’s passion for STEM began in high school, where her Engineering teachers encouraged her to explore robotics and machine learning, pushing her to step out of her comfort zone. They taught Aliya valuable lessons about resilience and confidence, especially as a woman in STEM, and their guidance has been crucial in shaping her educational career path. As a result, when searching for a campus job, Aliya specifically sought out a STEM position where she could inspire others to take the leap to learn and try - a key part of achieving success in STEM. Being involved in community work is important to her, not only to find purpose but to learn and grow alongside others. Aliya will be serving at the Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo.