Tackling Workforce Diversity

Recently some Silicon Valley corporations released their diversity numbers and there is no time like the present to address this topic. Diversity is critical for superior long-term performance and success.    So MESA along with the Mountain View Chamber of...

Mentor with MESA

We’re starting off 2015 with an eye to mentoring.   January is National Mentoring Month. And for good reason – mentoring works. Studies show mentoring is linked to higher academic achievement and career success.   That’s why Cisco leadership teamed up with...

The importance of afterschool programs

California was recently named the top state in the country at providing top-quality afterschool programs. According to the Afterschool Alliance report, after-school participation in California had increased to 25 percent in 2013, up from 19 percent in 2009.  ...

Leadership at its best

Sure there’s reading, writing and arithmetic. But what about communications, leadership and networking? Not as catchy, but just as important.   Soft skills are large part of one’s career success, but often STEM students don’t see the importance or have the...

What is MESA?

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education is hot topic these days. Everyone from President Obama to Grammy-winner will.i.am are investing in the future of STEM education. And for good reason. California currently has almost 900,000 STEM jobs and that...

Welcome to MESA!

Welcome to the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement blog. Our blog is a forum to share trends in STEM education, higher education access and the amazing things happening with MESA across California.   This blog and the redesigned website are just one...