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. Such experiences can boost a students' competitiveness not only for immediate transfer to a 4-year program but for post-baccalaureate research positions and graduate school applications. 

Research Experiences for Community College Students (RECCS) is a passion project by Soul Stough, the Vice President of the Psychology Club at Austin Community College. 

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 Austin Community College.