STEM Institute

The STEM Institute was established in 2009 to provide a transformative experience for scholars as they pursue their education with Dallas College, in preparation for university transfer and to fill a critical workforce need for prepared professionals in STEM fields.

While the Institute has successfully supported more than 600 students with scholarships and mentoring in traditional STEM fields of study, the new design will support thousands of current and prospective students, educators and professionals.

The Institute includes support for all areas of STEM, including computer science, construction, electronics, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, nanotechnology, renewable/sustainable energy and more.

Upcoming Events

Game On! Summer Gaming Camp

Aug. 7-10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mountain View Campus

4849 W. Illinois Ave., Dallas, TX 75211

View the event on Dallas College Calendar for more information.

El Centro STEM Center Open House Aug. 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (C Building, Second Floor, Mezzanine Level)
Richland STEM Center Open House Aug. 30, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (W Building, Room WH159)
Eastfield STEM Center Open House Sept. 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (C Building, Room C316A)
Cedar Valley STEM Center Open House Sept. 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (M Building, Room M120 )
National STEM Day Nov. 8 (North Lake Campus)

STEM Resources

STEM League
STEM League is an organization and community for students interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

Engineering Academy
Start your Aggie engineering degree at Dallas College! The Texas A&M – Chevron Engineering Academy at Dallas College is a co-enrollment partnership between Dallas College and Texas A&M Engineering.

TexPREP
The Texas Pre-Freshman Engineering Program (TexPREP) is a summer enrichment program for middle and high school students in grades six through 10 who have demonstrated mathematical ability at school.

STEMInsight.org
Community website for all things STEM in NTX featuring occupation info pages, educational pathways, labor market information, events calendar and resources. Dallas College owns the URL and maintains the site.

Summer Camps
Game On! Summer Gaming Camp
Is game design your dream career? The Interactive Simulation and Game Technology program at Dallas College will give you the skills you need to live your passion.

STEM Bridge Program
A free program designed for incoming first-year students to Dallas College, taught by Dallas College faculty and hosted by the Undergraduate Research at Dallas College (UR@DC) and the Richland Campus Abriendo Caminos program.

mINiTERN Program
The mINiTERN Program is an externship program administered by the STEM Institute open to DC students.

Undergraduate Research at Dallas College
UR@DC is geared towards students like you who are seeking next-level experiences as you progress towards a university or STEM career. Plus, research skills and experience look amazing on your college and job applications.

BioMed Connect
Network of students and faculty at Dallas College who collaborate to curate and build resources for students seeking to pursue careers related to biomedical science and health professions.

Dallas Noyce Scholars Program
A grant partnership between DC SOE and SOETMS and SMU to provide scholarship pathway to earn a double major in education and mathematics at SMU.

STEMFest 2022 Photo Album
Our event had many innovative speakers, including representatives joining virtually from NASA and in-house presentations from the Perot Museum. Held April 29, 2022 at Eastfield campus.

Other resources students can access

Pipelines and Pathways (P2)
The Pipeline & Pathways (P2) program at Cedar Valley, is to increase the academic success of African American men through increased access to STEM programs at Dallas College.
STEM Resource Centers
Our STEM centers offer free tutoring assistance, advising, instruction, equipment, calculators, textbooks and other materials to help students study, complete projects or prepare for exams.
STEMConnector.org
The external partner that provides professional development and industry opportunities

STEM Playbook

This year the STEM League is launching a series of online skills trainings and professional development workshops for students to prepare for a career in STEM. Topics include: Realizing Your Potential, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Time Management, Communication, Conducting Research, Collaboration, Networking, Writing a STEM Resume and Finding the Right Fit.