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 opportunity to build those skills. But through MESA, each year, more than 200 […]
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 is expected to increase to 1.1 million – or 19% — by 2018. Yet, […]
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 result of a year-long strategic planning process that sets the structure for MESA’s future. […]
Cal State L.A. and Boeing Team Up to Reach Out to Future Engineers, Scientists (San Fernando Sun)
The Pinays behind California Schools Superintendent Tom Torlakson (Inquirer.net)
Campbell Middle School utilizes STEAM classes for hands-on learning (San Jose Mercury News)
MESA Shares Collaborative Success at National Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 7, 2014 Danielle McNamara (510) 987-0230 Press Release The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program presented best practices on a successful science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) pipeline from community college transfer to four-year universities during a conference. The 28th Annual Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Conference was held […]