MESA Day academies:
Students follow MESA-developed curriculum that reinforce California
State Math and Science Standards to build hands-on projects.
Students enter these projects in our Preliminary MESA Day competitions.
Top winners advance to regional and, in some instances, national
contests. The Academy projects are highly effective demonstrations
of the theory and practice of Math and Science.
MESA periods: Teachers, called MESA Advisors, establish a designated time during the school
day to concentrate on the program. At most school sites, CSULB students act as tutors to assist the students with
MESA projects and activities.
Career and college exploration: Guest speakers and field trips show students a wide variety of
college and career opportunities.
Incentive
awards: At the end of the academic year, we invite
parents, 8th grade students, and graduating high school seniors
to our campus and host an awards banquet honoring outstanding
student achievement, participation, and leadership.
Parent leadership training: Parents are empowered to become effective advocates for their students through parent
seminars and informative meetings.
For educational professionals:
We offer training to expand and improve Math and Science learning.
We support Math and Science teachers by providing in-class tutors;
many whom are Math, Science, and Engineering majors here at
CSULB. In addition, we offer a Middle School and High School
workbook on a CD that features curriculum assistance activities
that focuses on hands-on projects that reinforce Science, Math,
and Engineering principles.
