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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
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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
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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
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What does MESA do? Provide STEM Community
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Who are our students? MESA Students 304 Transferred 52
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How can I prepare for MESA or STEM? Math! Should be on a Calculus path not Statistics. Chemistry if life science major or Engineering
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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!
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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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