​​​​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.

The Institute has become a leader in STEM education, serving nearly 2,000 students annually. Whether you’re interested in computer science, construction, electronics, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, or anything else in the STEM world, we’ve got it covered. We also keep our programs current and relevant, so you’ll be ready to start a successful career in STEM.

Upcoming Events

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National STEM Day
Nov. 8, 2024 | Richland Campus

Join Dallas College for a National STEM Day event on Friday, Nov. 8 at our Richland Campus as researchers from industry and academia lead STEM-related discussions and workshops.

STEM Fest
April 2025 | Eastfield Campus

Every spring, we come together to celebrate STEM fields and highlight their impact on our world.

Engineers Week
Feb. 17-21, 2025

Known as E-Week, this is a time to recognize and celebrate engineers and inspire future generations to pursue engineering careers. Dallas College will host events, including an engineering challenge, during the 2025 E-Week (Feb. 17-21).

Summer Camp
Coming Summer 2025

Enjoy interactive STEM activities and network with like-minded professionals and students who have similar interests in STEM fields.

STEM Resources

 
 

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

 

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

 

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.

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STEM Ambassadors
STEM Ambassadors serve as the campus president for the STEM League. They are your campus point of contact and share information about what's going on in the STEM League.

 

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.

 

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.

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STEM Playbook
Workshops centered around personal and professional development.

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STEMCEL Chats
Career talks with industry professionals.

 

BAT-LSAMP
The Bridges Across Texas - Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation.

 

STEM 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.

 

Additional STEM Resources

  • STEMConnector.org
    The external partner that provides professional development and industry opportunities
  • 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.
  • 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.

Email STEM@DallasCollege.edu