Oak Crest Institute of Science
An innovative chemistry and biology research and education center where today’s scientists immerse a diversity of students of all academic levels in high-impact research, cultivating tomorrow’s scientists one individual at a time.
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World Class Research
Through our medical and environmental science research we impact the world with technical innovations, publications, and by involving students of all ages in STEM.
State of the Art Facilities
Our advanced facilities allow us to excel in research, education, and innovation.
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Join Founder and CEO Marc Baum on a tour of our world-class research facility where scientists and students from around the world come to learn and conduct cutting edge research.
Featured News
Celebrating our Silver Jubilee
As we tirelessly work to maintain our research trajectory and ensure our students have fulfilling laboratory experiences at Oak Crest, we sometimes find ourselves giving less attention to other significant milestones. This year, one such milestone was our 25th Anniversary. In this season of gratitude, we reflect on what we cherish most, and Oak Crest and its achievements are at the forefront.
Oak Crest senior faculty member, Dr. Marianne Smith, has made significant contributions to NASA’s New Initiative to Boost Inclusivity in STEM
This report outlines the community-driven approach to co-create NASA's Bridge Program, aiming to enhance participation in SMD activities. Learn how this initiative seeks to broaden STEM opportunities for underrepresented students, faculty, and institutions through a forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Celebrating Oak Crest Institute of Science’s Outstanding Contribution to Biomedical Education
We are thrilled to announce that the Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) has recognized Oak Crest Institute of Science for its groundbreaking educational model. In December 2022, Marc Baum was honored with the prestigious ...
Oak Crest continues research on COVID-19
The Oak Crest team continues to collect data from our COVID-19 workplace surveillance study that has been running continuously since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. This unique longitudinal dataset allows us ...
Pathway to STEM now accepting applications
The Pathways to STEM program is now accepting applications (click here to apply)! Pathways to STEM is a collaboration between Citrus College, Cal Poly Pomona, the Oak Crest Institute of Science and the Jet ...
Awards & Accomplishments
Celebrating Oak Crest Institute of Science’s Outstanding Contribution to Biomedical Education
We are thrilled to announce that the Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) has recognized ...
City of Monrovia Receives Award of Excellence for Youth Employment Services (YES) Program
City of Monrovia Receives Award of Excellence Monrovia, California - The California Park & ...
Oak Crest and Pasadena Small Business Development Center win SBA GAFC prize
A joint proposal to support inclusive entrepreneurship in the innovation ecosystem by Oak Crest ...
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