PCC Geoscience STEM Saturday - Spring 2025

These workshops will be led by PCC faculty and student mentors dedicated to providing you with an enriching experience.

See firsthand some of the diverse fossils extracted from ancient sedimentary rocks. Learn about important evolutionary transitions revealed by the extensive and detailed fossil record. Prepare and identify some mollusk fossils that you can take home with you. Also spend time outside and learn how to operate a research drone to collect geographic data while you tour PCC.

This FREE EVENT is for high school students (one parent/guardian per student is welcome to join). There is no cost to attend but space is limited - register early! Register for as many Saturdays as you’d like.

The event begins at 9am and ends at noon. Make sure to arrive 10 minutes early to check-in for the event.

An official registration packet will be sent a week prior to each STEM Saturday event via email.

FAQs

Where do I drop-off my student or park for the event?

Parking for attendees is available for free in PCC Parking Lot 5, entered on Bonnie Ave.

For student drop-off, the drop-off site is located near Lot 7 by the Free Campus shuttle stop location; enter on Bonnie Avenue. To get to the E building where the event takes place, you will walk by the library on your right hand side.

Click here for a map of the PCC campus.

Will my student be chaperoned at all times during the event?

PCC faculty and student mentors will be present in the classroom area the whole time. PCC is not liable for students who decide to wander away from the event.

Will food be served as part of the event?

No food or drinks will be available at the event. If you’d like a snack, bring your own. There will be a break where you can enjoy any snacks or drinks that you bring.

What safety measures will be implemented?

All attendees will be provided with necessary personal protective equipment. All attendees need to sign the safety agreement specific for each activity.

Host or Publisher Natural Sciences