Math, Science, STEM Resources and Skills Workshops
We offer topic-specific workshops for additional support for your algebra, pre-calculus and chemistry classes. Work with other students to ask questions, practice, and strengthen your understanding of concepts.
Fall 2026 Workshops:
Algebra Review Workshops
Location: in-person at S43
Presenter (MSTRC Staff): Helen
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Week 3 (Oct. 5 -9)
Date Time Topic Monday
Oct. 5
11:00am - 12:00pm
Introduce to variable, equation, function, combine Like-term, solving for unknown and solving for variable of equation
Tuesday
Oct. 6
1:30pm-2:30pm
Part 1: Function and Graph
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Week 4 (Oct. 12-16
Date Time Topic Wednesday
Oct. 14
11:00am- 12:00pm
Part 2: Function and Graph Thursday
Oct. 15
1:30pm-2:30pm
Solving system of linear equations -
Week 5 (Oct. 19-23)
Date Time Topic Monday
Oct. 19
11:00am- 12:00pm
Part 1: Factoring
Tuesday
Oct. 20
1:30pm-2:30pm
Part 2: Factoring
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Week 6 (Oct. 26 -30)
Date Time Topic Tuesday
Oct. 27
11:00am - 12:00pm
Exponential Function
Thursday
Oct. 29
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rational Expression
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Week 7 (Nov. 2-6)
Date Time Topic Monday
November 2
11:00am - 12:00pm
Roots
Tuesday
November 3
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Radicals
STEM Workshops
Presenter (MSTRC Staff): Alejandra
Workshops Location: Online (Zoom Link)
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Week 3
Date Time Topic Wednesday (MSTRC Zoom) 10:30 am - 11:20 am Secret Study Strategies of Straight A Students -
Week 4
Date Time Topic Monday (MSTRC Zoom)
10:00 am - 10:50am Secret Study Strategies of Straight A Students Tuesday (MSTRC Zoom)
11:00 am - 11:50 am How To Use the De Anza Math & Science Resources To Succeed -
Week 5
Date Time Topic Wednesday (MSTRC Zoom)
9:30 am - 10:20 am From TikTok to Textbook: Reclaim Your Focus Thursday (MSTRC Zoom)
9:30 am - 10:20 am Hack Your Brain: Time Management Secrets Every STEM Student Needs -
Week 6
Date Time Topic Monday (MSTRC Zoom)
9:30 am - 10:20 am Get Ripped, Boost Your Brain: The Surprising Connection Between Exercise & Academic Success Wednesday (MSTRC Zoom)
11:00 am - 11:50am How To Use the De Anza Math & Science Resources To Succeed -
Week 7
Date Time Topic Wednesday (MSTRC Zoom)
9:30 am - 10:20 am Supercharge Your Note Taking Skills & Retain Information Like a Boss -
Week 8
Date Time Topic Tuesday (MSTRC Zoom)
9:30 am - 10:20 am From TikTok to Textbook: Reclaim Your Focus
Specific Topics Review Workshops
Location: in-person at S43
Presenter: MSTRC tutors - Math 1C (Phyo), Physics 4A (Francesca), Chem 1B (Alice) & Biology 40A (Tyler)
Please note: Due to limited funding, if we don't have students attend regularly (below mininum total of required attendees) to maintain workshop' sessions, students will direct to use drop-in tutoring instead. Thus, students are highly recommended and encouraged to attend regularly to keep workshops going.
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Week 2 (Sep. 28-Oct. 2)
Subject Date Time Topic Tutor Math 1C
Tuesday
Thursday
10:00 - 11:00am
Parametric Equation and Curves
Polar Coordinates
Phyo
Physics 4A
Monday &
Wednesday
11:30am- 12:30pm
Measurement for one dimensional motion and vectors for two dimensional motion
Francesca
Chemistry
1B
Monday
Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Gas Laws & Partial Pressure
Phase Changes & Heating Curves
Alice
Biology
40A
Tuesday
Thursday
3:30-4:30pm
Anatomical Language Introduction
Basics of Scientific Inquiry and Homeostasis
Tyler
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Week 3 (Oct. 5-9)
TAT C1000Subject Date Time Topic Tutor Math 1C
Monday
Wednesday
10:00 - 11:00am
Area and Length of curves on a plane
Vectors and Dot Product
Phyo
Physics 4A
Monday & Wednesday
11:30am- 12:30pm
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Francesca
Chemistry 1B
Monday
Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Phase Diagrams & IMFs
IMFs & Crystal Cubic Cell
Alice
Biology
40A
Tuesday
Thursday
3:30-4:30pm
Microscopy Basics
Epithelial Cells
Tyler
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Week 4 (Oct. 12-16)
Subject Date Time Topic Tutor Math 1C
Mon, May 4
Wed, May 6
2:00 - 3:00pm
2:00 - 3:00pm
Cross Product
Equations of Lines and Planes
Phyo
Physics 4A
Monday & Wednesday
11:30am- 12:30pm
Circular Motion and Applications of Newton’s Laws
Francesca
Chemsitry 1B
Monday
Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Rate of Reaction
Rate Law
Alice
Biology 40A
Tuesday
Thursday
3:30-4:30pm
Epithelial Cells
Connective Tissue
Tyler
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Week 5 (Oct. 19-23)
Subject Date Time Topic Tutor Math 1C
Monday
Wednesday
2:00 - 3:00pm
Vector Functions and Space Curves
Derivative and Integral of Vector Functions
Phyo
Physics 4A
Monday & Wednesday
11:30am- 12:30pm
Work and Energy Francesca
Chemistry 1B
Monday
Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Integrated Rate Law & Half-Life
Reaction Coordinate Diagram
Alice
Biology 40A
Tuesday
Thursday
3:30-4:30pm
Epithelium Review
Integumentary System Intro
Tyler
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Week 6 (Oct. 26-30)
Subject Date Time Topic Math 1C
Monday
Wednesday
2:00 - 3:00pm
Velocity and Acceleration
Taylor Polynomials
Phyo
Physics
4A
Monday &
Wednesday
11:30am- 12:30pm
Conservation of Energy
Francesca
Chem 1B
Monday
Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Reaction Mechanism
Reaction Quotient
Alice
Biology
40A
Tuesday
Thursday
3:30-4:30pm
Integumentary Innervation and Accessory Organs
Skeletal System Intro
Tyler
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Week 7 (Nov. 2-6)
Subject Date Time Topic Tutor Math 1C
Monday
Wednesday
2:00 - 3:00pm
Sequences
Series
Phyo
Physics 4A
Monday &
Wednesday
11:30am- 12:30pm
Linear Momentum and Collisions
Francesca
Chem 1B
Monday
Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Le Chatiliers
Different Acids & Bases Definition
Yoon Po
Biology 40A
Tuesday
Thursday
3:30-4:30pm
Bones and Major Markings of the Skull
Bones and Joints of the Axial Skeleton
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Week 8 (Nov. 9-13)
Math 1C
Monday
2:00-3:00pm
Integral Test & Comparison Test
Phyo
Physics 4A
Monday
11:30am- 12:30pm
Rotational Energy and Angular Momentum
Francesca
Chemistry 1B
Monday
2:30-3:30pm
pH Definition, Ka, Kb & Kw
Alice
Biology 40A
Tuesday
Thursday
3:30-4:30pm
Skin and Bones Review*
Appendicular Skeleton Intro
Tyler
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Week 9 (Nov. 16-20)
Subject Date Time Topic Tutor Math 1C
Monday
Wednesday
2:00-3:00pm
Alternating Series
Ratio and Root Test
Phyo
Physics 4A
Monday &
Wednesday
11:30am- 12:30pm
Static Equilibrium and Elasticity Francesca
Chem 1B
Monday
Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Acid Strength
pH of Salt Solution
Alice
Biology 40A
Tuesday
Thursday
3:30-4:30pm
Bones and Joints of the Upper extremity
Bones and Joints of the Lower extremity
Tyler
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Week 10 (Nov. 23-25)
Subject Date Time Topic Tutor Math 1C
Monday
Wednesday
2:00-3:00pm
Power Series
Functions for Power Series
Phyo
Physics 4A
Monday &
Wednesday
11:30am- 12:30pm
Universal Gravitation
Francesca
Chemistry 1B
Monday
Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Spontaneous Reaction &
Entropy
Alice
Biology 40A
Tuesday
3:30-4:30pm
Joints and Movements & Muscular System Intro
Tyler
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Week 11 (Nov. 30-Dec. 4)
Subject Date Time Topic Tutor Math 1C
Monday
Wednesday
2:00-3:00pm
Taylor and Maclaurin Series
Reviews on Testing Series
Phyo
Physics 4A
Monday &
Wednesday
11:30am- 12:30pm
Review for Finals
Francesca
Chemistry 1B
Monday
Wednesday
2:30-3:30pm
Gibbs Free Energy
Standard Gibbs Free Energy Change
Alice
Biology 40A
Tuesday
Thursday
3:30-4:30pm
Cross Bridge Cycle and Muscular Anatomy
Joints and Muscles Review
Tyler
You are welcome to attend as many workshops as you'd like!
Interested in a topic not listed? Email us at mstrc@deanza.edu. Let us know what you're struggling with and we'll do our best to arrange a workshop for your topic.
