School of Science and Math | West Valley College

Welcome to West Valley’s School of Science and Math

Contact Information

Dean: Mel Vaughn MESA Director: Raiida Thompson Administrative Assistant: Yalem Lakew Biology: Molly Schrey Chemistry: Terry Ng Computer Information Systems and Engineering: Takyiu Liu Mathematics: Neeti Mittal Physical Sciences: Helene Flohic Embedded Counselor: Claudio Silva

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Biology

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Chemistry

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Computer Information Systems and Engineering

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Mathematics

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Physical Sciences

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FAAST Workforce Program

West Valley College has been awarded a $3.9 million grant for development of a new semiconductor certificate program through the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE).

The Foundations for Advancing America's Semiconductor Technician (FAAST) Workforce Program is a transformative workforce initiative designed to prepare the next generation of semiconductor technicians for high-wage, high-demand careers in one of the most critical industries powering the global economy.

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MESA

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STEM Resources

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Planetarium

Science Garden