TRIO STEM keeps students on path to success
Led by an incredible team of dedicated employees, TRIO STEM is one of the most robust programs at Citrus College for students pursuing a career in STEM and health sciences.
Based in the Center for Innovation Building, TRIO STEM is designed to assist students who are first-generation, low-income or registered with Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS). The goals of the program are to provide students with opportunities for academic development, help students navigate college requirements and motivate students to successfully complete their education.
Moreover, students in the program receive mentorship from TRIO STEM facilitators, as well as personalized STEM subject tutoring.
Karina Quevedo, senior TRIO STEM facilitator, is one of four Citrus College staff members involved in the program. In her role, she helps ensure that students are following their educational plan and utilizing the resources and services available to them.
Quevedo also plays a role in organizing workshops for students, with topics ranging from financial aid to professional development.
"I enjoy seeing students who completely change their attitude toward higher education due to the support they receive in our program," Quevedo said. "I have had multiple students tell me that they were on the verge of giving up pursuing higher education until they joined TRIO STEM and started meeting with facilitators, mingling with other students and attending our tutoring sessions."
As of March 2025, nearly two dozen majors and programs are eligible to participate in TRIO STEM. Currently, the program supports almost 100 students.
To learn more about the program and apply, visit www.citruscollege.edu/triostem.
This article originally appeared in the April 2025 edition of the Citrus View.