1. Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
Rev 7/16

2. What is MESA?
MESA is changing the face of science, technology and engineering by creating and developing a new generation of STEM leaders. Our programs fuel diversity by propelling historically underrepresented groups towards STEM degrees and professional careers.
We bridge classroom learning with real-world applications, and employ rigorous academics, leadership preparation, a peer community and collaborative problem-solving training to produce highly-skilled graduates who meet the STEM industry’s workforce needs.

3. The Need for MESA In California:
An estimated 3 million college-educated workers will retire between 2005 and 2025.
California has almost 900,000 STEM jobs, expected to increase to 1.1 million —or 19% —by 2018.

4. Science and math education
California ranks
45th among all states in students
taking advanced math & science courses
48th for eighth grade proficiency in math
Last for fourth grade science proficiency (tied with Mississippi, Arizona and Hawaii)
Statistics sources:
#1: Challenges and Opportunities Facing California Higher Education in Science, Technology, and Career Education, Nancy Shulock, Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy, CCST, May 27, 2009.
#2: Challenges and Opportunities Facing California Higher Education in Science, Technology, and Career Education, Nancy Shulock, Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy, CCST, May 27, 2009.
#3: Nation’s Report Card: Grade 4 Public Schools, Science 2009, January 2011.
California ranks 49th in students taking advanced science courses, and 48th for eighth grade proficiency in science and 35th among states in high school students taking advanced math courses.[1]
[1] “State of Decline? Gaps in College Access and Achievement Call for Renewed Commitment to Educating Californians,” Policy Issue Report, Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy, October 2006
National Center for Education Statistics, California State Report card

5. Why California needs MESA: MESA works!
Percentage of MESA vs. all California public high school grads who went to college immediately after graduation
Statistics source:
MESA data from National Student Clearinghouse.
California data from College-Going Rates to Public Colleges and Universities: 2009, California Postsecondary Education Commission (latest study available),
Only 6% of African American, Latino American and American Indian high school seniors in California are eligible to attend UC.
[1] California statistics from “2003 University Eligibility Study,” California Postsecondary Education Commission, The study did not examine numbers for American Indian students but previous analyses indicate similarly low eligibility rates.
Stats for 09-10

6. Why California needs MESA: MESA works!
Destinations of MESA high school graduates
97% of MESA community college students transferred to four-year institutions as science, engineering or math majors.
Statistics source: MESA Statewide Office
Stats for 09-10

7. Why California needs MESA: MESA works!
Top five campuses of MESA high school grads
CSU Long Beach
UC Irvine
UC Los Angeles
San Jose State
UC Berkeley
Stats for 09-10

8. Why California needs MESA: MESA works!
Top MEP majors
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Top MCCP majors
Engineering
Biology
Mathematics
Computer Science
Liberal Arts
Statistics source: MESA Statewide Office
Stats for 09-10

9. Why California needs MESA: MESA works!
California MESA has been replicated in 10 states.
Nearly 100 companies work with MESA because of its outstanding track record.

10. “After 40 years, MESA remains a model on how to ‘get it right’ for students in the fields of mathematics, engineering and science.“
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
“MESA’s goals and objectives align very well with the focus of the SanDisk Foundation. We look forward to helping these determined and hardworking students continue their professional and personal development and grow into our next generation of tech leaders”
Tom Baker
San Disk Human Resources SVP

11. Mission Statement
California MESA provides educationally and economically disadvantaged students and their families with the
essential skills and resources to achieve success in school, career, life, and STEM-related disciplines.
CA MESA mobilizes and aligns the resources of California’s diverse educational institutions, industry, and other
partners to create and implement an integrated program that maximizes impact and outcomes.

12. Vision Statement
California’s students excel in STEM pathways, from elementary to graduate school and into careers where they accelerate and build the Golden State’s leadership in research, industry, and service.

13. Who MESA Serves (2014-15) Total students served: 25,011 MSP: 17,836
367 K-12 schools
19 centers
MCCP: 4,172
Centers at 35 California community
colleges
MEP: 3,003
Centers at 13 universities
Stats for 09-10

14. MESA Segments MESA Schools Program MESA Community College Program
MESA Engineering Program

15. MESA Schools Program
Foster early math and science interest and prepare students for college in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors

16. MSP Components Individual Academic Plans MESA periods
Study skills training
Career and college exploration

17. MESA Schools Program centers - North
Resources for Indian Student Education (RISE)
CSU Chico
Ukiah Field Station
CSU Sacramento
University Of the Pacific
CSU East Bay
San Jose State
UC Santa Cruz
CSU Fresno
MESA Schools Program centers – Central/South
UC Santa Barbara
UCLA
USC
CSU Los Angeles
UC Riverside
Chapman University
UC Irvine
CSU Long Beach
San Diego State
Imperial Valley

18. MSP Components (continued)
MESA Day Academies
Parent leadership development
Teacher training opportunities

19. MESA Community College Program
MESA, in partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, provides math, engineering and science academic enrichment to community college students so they excel academically and transfer to four-year institutions as math-based majors.

20. MESA Community College centers
Butte College
Yuba College
Mendocino College
American River College
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento City College
Santa Rosa City College
Napa Valley College
San Joaquin Delta College
Solano Community College
Los Medanos College
Chabot College
Diablo Valley College
City College of San Francisco
Skyline College
Canada College
Mission College
Cabrillo College
Gavilan College
Hartnell College
MESA Community College centers – Central/South
College of the Sequoias
Bakersfield College
Allan Hancock College
Santa Barbara City College
Ventura College
College of the Canyons
Pasadena City College
East LA College
El Camino College
Rio Hondo College
College of the Desert
Santa Ana College
San Diego City College
Southwestern College

21. MCCP Components Academic Excellence Workshops Orientation course
Assistance in the transfer process
Career advising

22. MCCP Components (continued)
Links with student and professional organizations
Student Study Center
Professional development workshops
Industry Advisory Board

23. MESA Engineering Program
MEP supports university students majoring in engineering or computer science so they will successfully attain their baccalaureates.

24. MESA Engineering Program centers
CSU Chico
Sonoma State
CSU Sacramento
University Of the Pacific
CSU San Francisco
San Jose State
UC Santa Cruz
CSU Fresno
UC Santa Barbara
CSU Los Angeles
UC Riverside
CSU Long Beach
San Diego State

25. MEP Components Academic Excellence Workshops Clustering
Orientation course
Career advising

26. MEP Components (continued)
Links with student and professional organizations
Professional development workshops
Industry Advisory Board
Student Study Center and computer lab

27. MESA Works!
For more information:
mesa.ucop.edu
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