A growing number of future scientists are beginning their academic careers at community colleges. While there are numerous benefits to attending community college, one drawback is the lack of research opportunities and exposure to field-related experience that community college students have access to. A lack of such opportunities can prolong the time it takes for students to apply and be accepted into graduate programs, for which undergraduate or post-baccalaureate research or internship in the field is often recommended or required.

Research Experiences for Community College Students (RECCS) is a passion project by Soul Stough.

Our goal is to close the experience gap for future scientists currently attending community college by providing an accessible database of research and experience opportunities as well as advocating for the necessity of integrating experience opportunities into educational programs at the community college level.