2. Examples of STEM Careers Medical Professions : Doctor, Physician’s assistant, Dentist, Veterinary, Pharmacist Engineers: Aerospace, Computer, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Civil, Biomedical Computers: Software Development, Programming, Security Scientists: Chemistry, Biology, Physics Math: Statistician, Researcher, Cost Estimations

3. What is MESA is a STEM Program California state program for 45 years Mission is to help students achieve a 4-year degree in math or science. Calculus Based fields Majors include: Bio, Chem, Physics, Math, Engineering and similar. MESA at LMC helps students succeed in their STEM classes and prepare to transfer for a STEM major

4. What does MESA do? Goal: Support to ensure successful transfer to 4-year college in math-based majors MESA Offers Academic excellence workshops Tutors in science and math Professional development Dedicated STEM Academic/transfer counseling Internship opportunities Dedicated study center for workshops, community building, support Local industry connections

5. What does MESA do? Provide STEM Community

6. Who are our students? MESA Students 304 Transferred 52

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8. How can I prepare for MESA or STEM? Math! Should be on a Calculus path not Statistics. Chemistry if life science major or Engineering

9. STEM @ LMC Highlights CCURI Community College Undergraduate Research Initiative. Engineering Club and another NASA trip. Top of Line Equipment: GS-MS, Pico Spin, 3D printer 1 on 1 attention and mentorship from faculty in classes and support services Students are securing competitive STEM internships and scholarships 60% of our UC Apps are STEM!

10. Scholarship! Students in one of the following STEM fields: biological sciences, computer sciences, engineering, mathematical sciences or physical sciences Hold U.S. citizenship or lawful national or alien status. Have successfully completed pre- calculus by FA16 Demonstrate financial need, according to federal guidelines Upon selection, enroll full-time taking most units at LMC (12+ units) Upon selection become an active participant in the MESA Program GPA of 3.0

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