Marie Curie STEM Center
The Marie Curie STEM Center of Saint Mary’s College of California 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 Fall 2025 will begin on Monday, September 8th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Hours will return to Monday through Wednesday, 2:00 pm-8:00 pm, and Sundays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. We are hosting a new tutoring schedule on Thursday from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Fall 2025 hours
Sunday 6:00-8:00 pm
M, T, W 2:00-8:00 pm & TH 2:00 pm - 9:00pm
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.
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.
Tutoring Applications for Fall 2025