Mathematics Engineering and Science Achievement
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Mathematics Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) is a pre-college academic program for grade school students in the United States. The main branch in California is administered through the University of California.[1]
Begun in 1970, the program targets population groups with low eligibility rates for college entrance[1] and encourages disadvantaged students to pursue math, science, and technology-related studies. MESA receives various levels of support through many industrial organizations and businesses who supply expertise, student internships and volunteers.[2]
In MESA, students study scientific findings of consequence (such as the atomic theory, the cell, and diseases such as HIV/AIDS), as well as design many items for nationwide competitions of students. Commonly, there is a Bridge Building Competition, a Mousetrap Vehicle Competition, and various mathematical competitions, among others.
MESA includes Math competition; high school against high school, middle school against middle school.
For the 2004-2005 school year, MESA served 21,800 students.[3]
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[edit] MESA Program Components
[edit] MESA Schools Program
The MESA School Program (MSP) stimulates pre-college students interest in math and science and helps students succeed in college preparatory courses. Advising and academic assistance is provided weekly through an MSP advisor, usually a math or science teacher.
[edit] MESA Success Through Collaboration
MESA Success Through Collaboration (MESA STC), a partnership with American Indian education programs, public schools, and other educational institutions, works to support students in math and science and encourages them to attain mathbased degrees . Many STC centers are located on reservations
