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The media often depicts scientists as all-knowing and able to produce a miracle cure in mere hours. As a Biology student starting your first research experience, you are likely well aware that the science you see on TV is very far removed from science in reality. However, early-stage researchers often have to reckon with unexpected realities about lab work. This collection of assumptions, reality, and tips was assembled to give you and your mentors jumping-off points to discu

On Saturday, February 28th at the College of San Mateo (CSM), students from all over the Bay Area gathered f or the 4th Annual Day of Science , hosted by the Stanford Community College Outreach Program (CCOP) and the CSM Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program. Over the course of an enriching day of programming, around 200 attendees were introduced to researchers and professionals that shared stories of attending community college (CC), and how their time

It’s almost the deadline to submit your application for CCOP’s CORE Spring Internship! For anyone struggling to complete their application, or staring at a blank page and unsure of how to start, we have compiled a list of tips to write the best version of your application. We hope this list can help you write from the heart and show us who you are! Advice on writing in general: Write, rewrite, revise!  Good writing doesn’t mean getting it perfect on the first try, but using y