Science Educational Enhancement Services (SEES) was established by the College of Science in fall 1987 to increase the retention and number of students, traditionally underrepresented in the sciences and mathematics, graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with degrees in the sciences and mathematics. SEES has approximately 300 members, approximately 61% of underrepresented students in the College of Science. The general philosophy of SEES is to create a supportive community which helps its members learn how to navigate the campus bureaucracy and provides opportunities for academic support, career networking, and community outreach. SEES is the discipline-based equity program in the College of Science that provides advising, mentoring, summer transition program, academic excellence workshops, and study and computer facilities for participants. SEES has no
specific outreach program, but has a very strong interaction with the local community because SEES students judge at science fairs, participate in chemistry 'magic shows' for local elementary and high school students, participate in feeding the poor programs during Thanksgiving, volunteer at local hospitals and schools, and a variety of other service activities.
