MVC Upward Bound Math and Science Students Honored at School Board Meeting
Photo Courtesy of: Monica Nunez
From left, bottom row: Rigoberto Gutierrez (MVC UBMS Mentor), Kristy Robles, Philan Burleson, Valery Medina, Diana Ramirez, Carissa Briggs, Paris Offor, Serenti Hodge, Matthew Garcia (MVC UBMS Mentor). Middle Row (next to sign): Mario Hernandez, Quyen Vu, Alan Quintero, Priscilla Castanon. Top Row: Kehily Maldonado, Donte Wilson, Justin Walker, Moises Lopez, Kevin Rangel, Joe Orduno, Adrian Acevedo, Jesse Acevedo, Aaron Magdaleno, Christine Castanon, Mary Harb, Gabriel DeLeon.
Photo Courtesy of: Amanda Lopez
The 23 Vista del Lago High School students who were awarded for their participation in the Moreno Valley College Upward Bound Math and Science summer program, making up half of the total high school student population who had the chance to work at UC Santa Barbara in August.
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Upward Bound Math and Science students conducting research in the Nanotechnology Clean Room at University of California, Santa Barbara, this past August.
Photo Courtesy of: Micki Clowney
Donte Wilson observing the microchip under the microscope.
Photo Courtesy of: Micki Clowney
Christine Castanon and Mary Harb in the clean room.
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