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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MESAMathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement Program
MESA ObjectivesTo 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 AchievementAcademic CounselingStudent AssistanceParent InvolvementCommunity OutreachRetention
Weekly After School Tutoring
Thursdays – Scott RoskelleyWednesdays – 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 PlansSalt Lake Community CollegeGlobal Positioning Systems (GPS)Mouse Trap CarsHoliday PartyNatural History MuseumMESARAMA - South Town Mall
Note: Plans change!
Field Trip GuidelinesMust 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 - AdministratorSara Po’uha - CounselorMary Lambert – MathScott Roskelley - Science
MESARAMASouth Towne MallAll schools involved participatePublic activity to demonstrate some
science and math principlesThis years activity is April 17, 2010
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MESA Student Officers
Riley Hunter
MESA Student Officer
Maverick Roskelley
MESA Student Officer
Jesse Webb
MESA Student Officer
McKenzie Powell
Questions and Answers
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