by danielle | Jan 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
More than 200 MESA teachers and 1,000 students across the state will boost their coding know-how through a $25,000 NVIDIA grant. The Santa Clara-based technology company will fund ongoing teacher professional development in coding as well as hardware purchasing for...
by danielle | Dec 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
After twenty years with MESA, the last nine as Executive Director, I am retiring. At such a time one cannot help but become retrospective. Day-to-day you focus on the MESA students and you worry about their futures and you try to measure their progress and success....
by danielle | Dec 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
Last week, California lawmakers and business leaders called for computer science in high schools to be upgraded from an elective to a core math class for college admissions. This week, which is designated Computer Science Education Week, educators and...
by danielle | Dec 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
We all know all about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The two deal-getting days are well known. But another day—part of a newer effort to spur holiday-season donations—is lesser known, yet potentially more impactful. Since 2012, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving...
by danielle | Nov 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Mary Perry Smith lived a life of service to students and the community, and her influence was apparent in the kind words said about her during a tribute last week. MESA’s co-founder and the heart of the program was remembered for her passion, commitment and...
by danielle | Nov 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
— By James Hale Ryan Calloway’s affable nature belies a story of determination and persistence that has carried him to his current status as Electrical Engineering student in UC Santa Barbara’s prestigious College of Engineering. Ryan grew up in Pacoima, a...
