STEM Education and Careers
SCIENCE * TECHNOLOGY * ENGINEERING * MATH
Meet our Graduates
Yes, you can start at Edmonds Community College and go on to achieve your greatest ambitions. Get into the university of your choice. Earn your bachelor’s. Earn your doctorate. Land a great job at a great company. Make a difference. Change your life.
Read about some of our alumni.
Pooya Tayadon
Associate of Science
Working as a technology integration manager at Intel Corporation in Portland
Studied chemistry at Edmonds Community College
Went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from University of Washington and a doctorate in chemistry from Oregon State University
Best college experience building life-long friendships with my instructors and peers
Advice to new students Figure out what your skills/strengths are and align your studies and career direction to those strengths. And do internships, it’s the best way to build a network and gain some insight into how companies work.
Chris Hiatt
Associate of Science
Working as a civil engineer at CH2M Hill
Before Edmonds CC served six years in the U.S. Navy
Why Edmonds? the affordable price and the smaller environment. The instructors really care that you understand what they are teaching. They have time for you.
Went on to the University of Washington to complete a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
Rebecca Henderson
Computer Information Systems
Working as the High Tech Unit Computer Investigative Specialist for the consumer protection division of the state attorney general’s office
Why Edmonds CC? close to home, and the selection of computer classes
Why now? I wanted to learn more about computers so I could have a career that I love.
Biggest challenge deciding to quit my job so I could focus on school full time
Best college experience the lasting friendships with fellow students
Notable earned her computer forensics certificate with a perfect 4.0 GPA
Advice for new students Don't miss any classes. Keep up on your reading and turn your homework in on time. Even if it seems overwhelming, just stick with it!
Internship as a computer forensic intern with the state attorney general’s office led to a job there
Kaoutar Abbou Oucherif
Associate of Science
Why Edmonds? The science and engineering departments have a good reputation.
Why now? I started college when I was seventeen, and I feel that this gives me the chance to go to graduate school to do research at a young age.
Biggest challenge trying to succeed and prove myself in a male dominated field like engineering
Best college experience The science department is excellent. I was not expecting to be challenged to this extent. The faculty members are amazing and are highly qualified. Everyone here cares about your success. I could not have asked for anything better.
Favorite class Organic Chemistry. I love how challenging this course is, I have definitely learned a lot. I must say the labs are incredibly long yet fun!
Are you prepared for university? Definitely. I feel ready to transfer, and I am sure that the education that I got from Edmonds is comparable if not better to being at a four-year university.
College goal Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering
Dream job Doing research in biomedical engineering
Ruth Girma
Associate of Science
Why Edmonds CC? My sister started here and went on to Washington State University.
Why now? I was ready for the challenge.
Best college experience: being Vice President of the Black Student Association
Advice for new students: Go to events to meet people and see what’s going on.
Favorite class: chemistry
College goals: earn a pharmacy degree at a state university
Dream job: pharmacist
Khoi Nguyen
Associate of Science
Why Edmonds CC? I can take a variety of classes.
Advice for new students College is fun...you get to make your own decisions. Time management is crucial.
Favorite class Psychology. What scientists can do with the brain is mind-blowing!
Edmonds CC memory making new friends
Where I go for help usually to my instructors, sometimes to the tutoring center
College goal a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and then medical school
Dream job doctor: serving the public in the medical field, helping people
Jesse Nofziger
Associate of Science
Why Edmonds CC? It’s close to home and affordable.
Why now? to study engineering
Why engineering? It’s what I’ve always been interested in. As a kid, I liked to tinker and build things.
Family ties I’m the youngest of four and all my siblings started at Edmonds Community College. My oldest brother is a civil engineer who graduated from Montana State University. My middle brother is a pilot who went to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. My sister studied computer science at Seattle Pacific University and works for a large corporation.
Internship at the Port of Everett working with the Director of Engineering and Planning
What’s next? a four-year university for a bachelor’s degree in engineering
Dream job Mechanical engineer
Miranda Robertson
Associate of Science
Why Edmonds CC? I liked the feel of the campus. It has a good environment.
Why now? My family supported me in my decision to go to college. I knew I needed college to get where I wanted to be in life.
Best college experience Faculty are available. They help challenge you.
Favorite class Exploring Natural History in Word and Field, a coordinated studies class that combined Biology and English taught by Hans Landel(Biology) and Holly Hughes(English). It made me decide to study science.
Internship in photonics (the study of light) at the University of Washington sponsored by the National Science Foundation
College goal a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at the University of Washington or Washington State University. I’d like to go on for my Ph.D.
Annemarie Weed
Associate of Science
Why Edmonds CC? I’m studying biology preparing for a career at a biotech company.
Why now? The earlier the better!
Best college experience The classes are fun.
Advice for new students Keep up with your reading. Stay ahead of the lectures.
Working at SNBL- Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories
College goal earn a bachelor’s in microbiology
Dream job genesplicing
