Advancing Opportunities for Women in STEM (AOWS) funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) is designed to prepare women of color for a career in a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) field. Program participants will be a part of a community of like-minded individuals who share an interest in STEM. Students can take advantage of academic support, career prep, and networking opportunities. Stipends are available for eligible participants.

Participants will also:

Earn an Associate in Science degree and receive assistance to transfer to a four-year institution

Gain the skills to make connections across disciplines and apply their studies to real-world problems

Acquire practical experience through STEM research and internship opportunities

Interested? Apply Now!

To apply, you must be a Malcolm X student who is pursuing an Associate in Science degree and show an interest in entering a STEM field. While the program is open to all Malcolm X students who meet these requirements, preference will be given to women of color. The goal of AOWS is to boost the number of women of color in STEM fields; a group that has historically been underrepresented in STEM.

How to apply:

  • You must be a Malcolm X student to participate in AOWS. If you are not currently a Malcolm X student, please apply by clicking the button below.

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Spots are limited. For more information, email aboddie-willis2@ccc.edu or kgodinez@ccc.edu.