Marie Curie STEM Center
The Marie Curie STEM Center of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ supports the success of all students in STEM classes by providing tutoring and workshops designed to foster study skills, problem-solving, independence, and scientific identity, while building a supportive, collaborative, diverse, and equitable community of STEM learners.
The Marie Curie STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math) Center welcomes students to drop in for tutoring.
No appointments are necessary. The Center is located on the second floor of Assumption Hall.
Important Notice: Tutoring for Spring 2025 will begin on Sunday, February 9th, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Hours will return to M, T, W, Th, 1 pm-8 pm, and Sundays from 6pm to 8pm.
Spring Break Hours Updates: Marie Curie STEM Center will be closed from March 31st to April 5th. Tutoring will be available again on April 6th from 6 pm to 8 pm.
STEM Center will be hosting three Math Refresher workshops for the month of February.
Weds 2/5, 6:30-7:30 pm Basic Algebra Skills
Thurs 2/6, 6:30-7:30 pm Ratios and Fractions
Weds 2/12, 6:30-7:30 pm Percentages
Thurs 2/13, 6:30-7:30 pm Logs and Exponents
Drop-in Career Center hours for Resume Building Workshops. Every Thursdays 3-4pm
Spring 2025 hours
Sunday 6:00-8:00 pm
M,T, W &Th 1:00-8:00 pm
Director
Karen Ruff, PhD
kmr20@stmarys-ca.edu
STEM Center Coordinator, Success Coach
Magaly Arias-Lobatos
ma19@stmarys-ca.edu
(925) 631-4361
Tutoring Schedule
Drop-in, small-group tutoring is available Monday-Thursday 1-8 PM; Sunday 6-8 PM. Check the tabs below for subject-specific tutoring times. No appointments are necessary.
Additional Resources
We have a variety of iPads, PC laptops, and calculators available for checkout short-term or long-term. These are a better option than borrowing from ITS or the library if you need to install specific software for classes. Please email Magaly at ma19@stmarys-ca.edu to request a loan.
STEM tutors have developed study guides to support you outside of tutoring hours.
Tutorial and Academic Skills Center (TASC)
If you need additional tutoring beyond drop-in tutoring in the STEM Center, you are welcome to request tutoring through TASC. Please talk to the STEM Center Director or Coordinator for more details: kmr20@stmarys or ma19@stmarys
Marie Curie STEM Center Jobs
Interested in Becoming a Peer Tutor?
Peer tutoring enhances a student's engagement, communication and independence skills. It is a great way for students to increase their understanding of course content and learn in small groups and learn to work as a team. The Marie Curie STEM Center offers flexible hours tailored to your class schedule.