If pursuing a degree or certificate in a STEM-related field is your passion, Raritan Valley Community College offers a variety of options. Depending on your interest, we provide a number of STEM career pathways, focusing on such areas as Health Science; Career and Technical; Information Technology and Game Development; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.RVCC believes in offering a broad education to all students. Students understand that achieving more in academia can help them be more successful in their careers.
Check out the list below for only a handful of our most recent STEM graduates. While many of the students are traditional age, some graduates returned to college after several years in the workforce. They are all worth of an honorable mention.Elizabeth WilliamsMajor: General Science/Pre-Health ProfessionalTransferring to: University of ChicagoAccomplishments:Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School AcademyPhi Theta KappaGraduated Summa Cum Laude“RVCC allowed me to integrate into a college atmosphere while still in high school, and I was able to take advantage of facilities like labs and the anatomy models/diagrams in the tutoring center to better understand difficult subjects and prepare for exams.”Kevin ClinebellMajor: Commercial Energy Management TechnologyPlans After RVCC: Working as a Building Automation TechnicianAccomplishments:Phi Theta KappaAcademic Award for Commercial Energy Management TechnologyNJ STARS ScholarGraduated Magna Cum Laude“RVCC has helped me find my passion.”Alexander (Alec) LazerationMajor: Mechanical EngineeringAccepted to: Rutgers University School of EngineeringAccomplishments:President’s Volunteer Service Award Bronze CategoryPhi Theta KappaHonors CollegeAuthentic Engineering ExperienceChangebuilder ScholarshipGalileo ScholarshipGraduated Magna Cum Laude“The professors are amazing; they want to help and see you succeed.”Catherine Oldfield Majors: Computer Science, Computer Networking & Computer ProgrammingPlans After RVCC: Work in Software Development or Data AnalyticsAccomplishments:Phi Theta KappaDance Club SecretaryAcademic Awards for Computer Science & Computer Networking and CybersecurityGraduated Summa Cum Laude“At RVCC I found a community passionate about students and the learning process.”Sarah ConnorsMajor: NursingPlans After RVCC: Nursing CareerAccomplishments:Student Nurses Association Day PresidentNota Bene AwardPhi Theta KappaGraduated Magna Cum Laude“RVCC allowed me to discover my academic strengths and pursue student leadership positions.”Matthew HallMajor: Occupational Therapy AssistantPlans After RVCC: Working as an Occupational Therapy AssistantAccomplishments:Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Association PresidentDean’s ListGraduated Summa Cum Laude“Attending the OTA program at RVCC gave me the skills I needed to really make a difference in people’s lives and gave me confidence in my ability to help others.”Yvonne SelanderMajor: Environmental SciencePlans After RVCC: Working as Library Collection Development ManagerAccomplishments:Academic Award for Environmental ScienceWildlife Research InternDuke Farms VolunteerService Learning Student Engagement TranscriptGraduated Summa Cum Laude“RVCC’s small class sizes were extremely appealing to a student returning to school to take science and math classes for the first time in over 2 ½ decades.To start your education in a STEM field and jumpstart your career, register for RVCC’s Instant Decision Day.
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