Press Kit: STEMwise 2024

PharmCAMP was founded in 2016 by Dr. Christine Cadiz, Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences, and third-year Doctor of Pharmacy student Kim Nguyen.

The pilot PharmCAMP program was designed to expose young students to STEM-related careers through active and fun learning. The program familiarizes students with careers in pharmacy and encourages and inspires students to pursue higher education.

However, after several successful years for these events, members realized that the name PharmCAMP was significantly limiting, as this event shows how remarkable a pharmaceutical career can be, but also allows young students to stimulate and nurture curiosity about STEM fields. That is why for 2024 PharmCAMP rebranded to STEMwise.

Participants have primarily come from school districts with low average high school graduation rates, socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, and minority groups typically underrepresented in STEM careers.

Workshop topics vary from year to year

1. Ice cream compounding
2. DNA extraction
3. Slime lab
4. Immunization and antibiotic awareness
5. Science of Stress
6. Smoking cessation
7. The nervous system
8. Mini Suture and Vital Signs Workshop
9. Hand Anatomy
10. Twizzler DNA Model

Sponsors for the event

The Learning Center

Fairplex is a nonprofit enterprise that serves as a place, a convener, and a creator of memories to strengthen the community and economy through arts and entertainment, agriculture, education, and commerce. 

California Bank and Trust

For nearly 70 years, California Bank & Trust has been helping California families and businesses grow and prosper. Today, they are one of California’s most admired banks, offering guidance, collaboration, and customized options simply not found at other banks.

• 2023 Event Photos
• 2022 Event Photos
• 2022 Event Video 2
• 2022 Event Video
• 2018 Event Recap, Photos, and Video
• 2017 Event Recap and Video