
MESA Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement Program
MESA Objectives • To increase the number of ethnic minority and female students who wish to pursue careers in mathematics, engineering, and science areas. • To provide activities to motivate ethnic minorities and female students to take advantage of educational opportunities.
MESA Objectives (cont) • To increase graduation rates of targeted students. • To strengthen the self-image of targeted students relating to success in math and science courses. • To provide the opportunity to associate with successful role models.
6 Key Components of MESA • Student Achievement • Academic Counseling • Student Assistance • Parent Involvement • Community Outreach • Retention
Weekly After School Tutoring • Thursdays – Scott Roskelley • Wednesdays – Mary Lambert • Times are from 3:00 to 4:00 in the respective teachers rooms.
Past MESA Activities • Kennekott Copper Mine Field Trip • ATK Shuttle Rocket Booster Test • Jordan Tech Center Field Trip • Salt Lake Community College Trip • Weber State University Field Trips • Mouse Trap Car Activity • Moog Aircraft Group Field Trip • GPS Geo-caching Note: Some of these activities may also occur this year.
Current MESA Plans • Salt Lake Community College • Global Positioning Systems (GPS) • Mouse Trap Cars • Holiday Party • Natural History Museum • MESARAMA - South Town Mall Note: Plans change!
Field Trip Guidelines • Must turn in permission form on time. • No D’s or F’s. • Must have attended a MESA meeting. • No citizenship problems in any class.
SOJO MESA ADVISORS • Shawn McCleod - Administrator • Sara Po’uha - Counselor • Mary Lambert – Math • Scott Roskelley - Science
MESARAMA • South Towne Mall • All schools involved participate • Public activity to demonstrate some science and math principles • This years activity is April 17, 2010
MESA Student Officers • Riley Hunter
MESA Student Officer • Maverick Roskelley
MESA Student Officer • Jesse Webb
MESA Student Officer • McKenzie Powell
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