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Intel Holds Information Session
October 26, 2018
CSU Sacramento MESA alumnus Jose Monroy hosted an Intel information session at SDSU.
Northrop Grumman Holds Mock Interviews
October 22, 2018
Mission Systems held mock interviews for 30 SDSU students on October 22, 2018, at Career Services.
Solar Turbines Hosts Training Academy for Engineering Students
October 16, 2018
10 students from the San Diego State University (SDSU) Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) program attended the 7th Annual Solar Turbines Training Academy on October 12, 2018.
MESA STEM Shadow Day
November 21, 2019
Visit webpage for details
Northrop Grumman VHDL Training Academy
February 23, 2018
For 3 Saturdays in February, students were trained by engineers on VHDL and advised on job applications.
MESA students visit SPAWAR
April 9, 2018
On Friday 3/9, MESA students toured SSC PAC and received hands-on STEM demos.
MESA Arduino Academy
April 21, 2018
San Diego City College hosted the annual introduction to Arduinos on Saturday, April 21, 2018.
Jennifer Martin Velazquez Awarded at SRS
March 2, 2018
Jennifer won a Women in Engineering Award at SDSU's Student Research Symposium on March 2-4, 2018.
MESA alumnus Mario Alvarado hosts Intel Corporation Info Session
April 6, 2018
On Friday 4/6, Mario Alvarado (MESA alumnus) will provide an Intel info and recruiting session.
MESA tables at Explore SDSU Open House
March 17, 2018
MESA students helped provide information and tours for the College of Engineering.
Soda straw paper rocket workshops
March 23, 2018
MESA students provided STEM outreach workshops to Wilson middle school 7th graders on Friday 3/23.
MESA Tours NASA JPL
February 9, 2018
MESA alumna Anachristina Morino led a tour of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on February 9, 2018.
SPAWAR Training Academy Signups
March 9, 2018
SSC Pacific will host and train students on Friday 3/9 on topics that may not be found in the classroom.
Leverage the power of LinkedIn
March 1, 2018
Receive tips from former employee Oscar Garcia. Use code oscar444
MESA Spring Social
January 26, 2018
MESA's Spring Social was held on Friday, January 26, at the Aztec Lanes on-campus.
MESA Statewide Leadership Conference
October 28, 2017
The Conference was held on October 27-28, 2017 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.
Solar Turbines Hosts 6th Annual Training Academy
October 20, 2017
Solar Turbines provided real world engineering experience to students on October 20, 2017.
Northrop Grumman Provides Interview Workshop
April 19, 2017
Students had the opportunity to interview for internships and receive advice on April 19, 2017.
MESA Meeting for Fall 2017
August 25, 2017
Our annual New Member Orientation and All-Member meeting will be held on Friday 8/25.
San Diego City College Hosts MESA Arduino Academy
April 22, 2017
San Diego City College will provide MESA students with an introduction to Arduinos.
MESA Students Attend Camping Retreat
March 5, 2017
13 SDSU students attended the annual Leadership Summit camping retreat from March 3-5.
MESA Hosts Ventura College Transfers
March 16, 2017
MESA provided a tour of campus to MESA students from Ventura College. Download Adobe Reader
MESA Guides Future Aztecs at Explore SDSU
March 18, 2017
MESA students tabled for the College of Engineering at Explore SDSU on Saturday, March 18.
MESA Scholarships
March 27, 2017
MESA's last scholarship deadline is April 7. Don't wait until it's too late, apply now!
MESA Soda Straw Rocket Workshop
March 10, 2017
MESA students provided a soda straw rocket workshop for over 350 7th graders from Monroe Clark Middle School as part of the College Avenue Compact's Aztec for a Day program.
STEM Awareness for 7th Grade Females
February 16, 2017
SDSU MESA alumni shared their STEM pathway stories to 30 7th grade females from O'Farrell Charter on February 16.
MESA Spring Social
January 27, 2017
MESA students mingled at Aztec Lanes in place of the annual Spring Student Meeting on January 27.
Alberto Perez Jr Shares Aztec Experience
October 27, 2016
MESA sponsors and supports many of the innovative experiences Alberto mentions in his video testimonial.
MESA Students Attend Student Leadership Conference
December 29, 2016
More than 200 MESA students statewide competed, engaged and explored in Silicon Valley.
Solar Turbines Hosts Training Academy
January 31, 2017
Solar Turbines Provides Real World Engineering Experience to MESA Students. Download Adobe Reader
SDG&E Supports MESA Innovate Academy
June 8, 2016
SDG&E presented a $10k check to benefit MESA's new Innovate Academy.
MESA Students Learn What is Research
July 29, 2016
MESA students from SDSU, SDCC, and SWC participate in a train-the-trainer academy over summer.
Atkins Supports MESA Leadership Summit
May 18, 2016
Atkins presented a $5k check to benefit the MESA Leadership Summit.
MESA STEM Shadow Day
November 17, 2016
MESA's annual STEM Shadow Day will be held on 11/17/16 in collaboration with the San Diego MESA Alliance.
Fall 2016 Course Recommendation List
August 4, 2016
Fall 2016 Course Enrollment List for MESA Program Academic Excellence Workshop Eligibility. Download Adobe Reader
SDSU MESA Program Application Closed
June 13, 1016
Signup on our interest list to be notified when applications open up again.
MESA Offers Introduction to Research
May 17, 2016
A 5-day immersive experience at SDSU and UCSD to introduce research in STEM to undergraduates.
MESA Students Celebrated At Reception
April 29, 2016
Graduates and scholarship recipients were recognized at the SDSU MESA Graduation & Scholarship Reception.
Northrop Grumman Adelante Provides Info Session
March 18, 2016
Tips on interviewing and job preparedness was shared by Northrop Grumman Adelante. Download Adobe Reader
Senior Projects Showcased on Engineering Design Day
May 4, 2016
MESA seniors showcase their senior design class projects at SDSU Engineering Design Day.
2016 Quest for the Best Winner
April 6, 2016
Ana Morino was recognized for her contributions to SDSU in academics, research, and student life and service.
MESA Introduces Arduino Academy
April 8, 2016
MESA students will work in teams to learn how to design, build, program and test Arduino projects.
MESA Academic Advising
April 11, 2016
Sign up for academic advising on the calendars outside the MESA offices.
MESA Students Present at Student Research Symposium
March 5, 2016
The SRS is a 2-day event recognizing the outstanding scholarly accomplishments of SDSU students. Download Adobe Reader
Scholarship and Donation Campaign
February 9, 2016
Donors may designate a gift exclusively for scholarships, or choose to make an unrestricted gift to SDSU MESA.
MESA Offers Two Annual Scholarships
March 1, 2016
Application deadline for the MESA scholarships is by 3:00 pm, 4/1.
MESA Tables at Explore SDSU Open House
March 19, 2016
MESA students greeted future Aztecs in the Engineering Village for Explore SDSU Open House.
Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day
February 25, 2016
30 middle school girls from O'Farrell Charter School learned about the field of engineering for a day at SDSU.
2015 Galactic Unite Borden Scholarship Recipient
November 13, 2015
Jennifer Martin-Velazquez received $3k and will have access to 1-on-1 mentoring in the educational partnership.
Discover E Week
February 20, 2016
February 21-27, 2016 is Engineers Week!
Volunteers Needed for Engineering at the Mall
February 12, 2016
Help kids build prosthetic fingers at the Chula Vista Mall in collaboration with ASCE and PASE on Feb. 27.
Alberto Perez Jr Unites Brain with Technology
November 9, 2015
Perez competed in the 2015 CSNE Hackathon at the University of Washington.
Female Students Needed For We Are STEM Day
February 15, 2016
The February 25th Girls Day is now called We Are STEM Day. Contact Natasha for info or to volunteer.
Eric Gonzalez Presents at ABCRMS Conference
November 13, 2015
Evaluation of Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Protease Inhibitors Using Two-Dimensional NMR.
Tour for Upward Bound Students
January 11, 2016
Volunteers are needed for a student panel or a tour of labs and projects to high schoolers from Upward Bound.
MESA Spring Student Meeting
January 25, 2016
MESA staff and guest speakers will share program/campus information and upcoming opportunities/activities
2016 MESA Leadership Summit
February 1, 2016
Unfortunately, the MESA Leadership Summit for 2016 has been cancelled.
Course Recommendation List
December 18, 2015
Register for the sections in the Course Rec List if you want to be eligible for Academic Excellence Workshops.
MESA is Hiring Tutors and Workshop Leaders
December 11, 2015
Visit the Tutoring Program and Academic Excellence Workshops webpages for job descriptions and to apply.
Solar Turbines Provides Training Academy
November 12, 2015
SDSU MESA students were able to experience a wide array of activities during their visit to Solar Turbines.
MESA Students Take Part In Engineering & Interdisciplinary Sciences Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony
November 18, 2015
MESA students Eric Gonzalez and Ana Morino took part in the groundbreaking ceremony.
Happy Holidays!
December 13, 2015
The MESA office will be closed for the holidays from December 21, 2015 - January 4, 2016.
Finals Week Open House
December 11, 2015
Stop by E221C anytime from 10-2:50 on Monday 12/14/15 for light refreshments to help you tackle Finals!
High Schoolers Shadow SDSU MESA Students
November 3, 2015
San Diego and Imperial Valley region high schoolers got a glimpse of a day of a college student.
MESA Represented At Latino Advisory Council
October 27, 2015
Alberto Perez Jr. and Ana Morino share how MESA works to President Hirshman and Latino Advisory Council.
SDSU Places in Most Creative at Competition
October 18, 2015
SDSU MESA team Smart Shoes places third in Most Creative category at the Walk on Water Competition.
MESA Students Create Student Engagement Platform
August 28, 2015
Fadee Kannah and Fadi George are part of the CourseKey team that placed 1st in 2015 LeanModel Competition.
Volunteers Needed for Engineering Your Future Day
November 30, 2015
Our K-12 MESA program needs volunteers to assist with robotics competitions, video challenges, academic poster boards, and other on-site STEM challenges.
MESA Students Connect With Silicon Valley Industry
October 26, 2015
The focus on soft skills is one of the keys to shaping well-rounded STEM professionals.
Community College Students Visit SDSU
October 9, 2015
San Diego City and Southwestern College MESA students tour campus led by SDSU MESA/SHPE students.
Mid Semester Progress Reports Due
October 22, 2015
If you were accepted into MESA this year, mid-semester progress reports due by 10/28 (deadline extended!)
Hiring Student Assistants for MESA's K-12 Program
October 6, 2015
Hires lead a variety of projects that enhance the educational experience of K-12 grade MESA students.
Free Drop-In Tutoring For Fall 2015
August 24, 2015
The College of Engineering sponsored free drop-in tutoring program will begin the week of 9/21/15.
Edwin Perez Receives CSU Trustee's Award
September 9, 2015
Awardees demonstrate superior academics and have overcome life challenges to pursue a college degree.
Register for MESA STEM Shadow Day
August 12, 2015
Shadow an engineer or scientist on Thursday, November 19, 2015! Deadline to register is October 2.
Register for MESA Training Academies
September 4, 2015
Companies will share the same training with MESA students they would with their own employees.
Compete at the Walk on Water Competition
August 11, 2015
Build buoyancy shoes to walk on water, racing across the length of a swimming pool against others.
MESA Welcomes Back Students
August 21, 2015
Returning SDSU MESA members joined newly accepted members at the Orientation/Fall Student Meeting.
Nominations for Student Leaders
August 20, 2015
A select number of MESA students will be nominated to attend Student Leadership Conference.
Academic Excellence Workshop Leaders
August 21, 2015
Say hello to SDSU MESA's Fall 2015 Academic Excellence Workshop Leaders!
MESA Students Attend Research Academy
August 5, 2015
SDSU MESA students participated in week-long active research projects at SDSU and UCSD.
MESA is Hiring Tutors and Workshop Leaders
June 30, 2015
Visit the Tutoring Program and Academic Excellence Workshops webpages for job descriptions and to apply.
MESA Exhibits at U.S. News STEM Solutions Conference
July 6, 2015
MESA and other STEM advocates shared their strategies and ideas in advancing the future.
Upward Bound Visits MESA
June 26, 2015
Upward Bound students from Moreno Valley got a first hand look at the Antenna Lab and Formula SAE car.
MESA Research Academy Offers Introduction to Research
August 5, 2015
A 5-day immersive experience to introduce research to undergrads. See your e-mail for participation info.
College Avenue Compact Soar with Soda Straw Rockets
May 29, 2015
MESA students assisted College Avenue Compact 7th graders build soda straw rockets.
MESA Honors Graduating Class of 2015
May 4, 2015
MESA's graduating class of 2015 was one of its largest. Visit our Facebook page to view our photo album. Download Adobe Reader
MESA Awards Scholarship Recipients
May 4, 2015
Scholarships were awarded to MESA students at the 31st Annual MESA Reception.
Innovation Showcased on Engineering Design Day
May 8, 2015
MESA seniors show off their senior design class projects at SDSU Engineering Design Day.
Finding Talent at SDSU
June 24, 2015
Caesar Amparo shares benefits of utilizing SDSU Career Services.
MESA Students Selected as 2015 Student Standouts
May 12, 2015
Kent Kurashima and Jastine Ortiz selected for the College of Engineering 2015 graduating class.
SDSU MESA Program Accepting Applications
June 8, 2015
Deadline of June 7, 2015 has passed. Applicants will be notified of acceptance beginning June 26, 2015.
SDSU MESA Sweep Robotics Competition
April 18, 2015
SDSU MESA robotics teams sweep Robotics aspect of annual MESA Olympics & Robotics Competition.
Inspiring Future Innovators
March 21, 2015
MESA and the CSNE-ERC engaged kids in STEM by building prosthetic fingers on EXPO Day at Petco Park.
Exploring Leadership at Camp Retreat
February 27, 2015
SDSU MESA students joined the MESA Alliance on a 3-day MESA Leadership Summit camp retreat.
MESA student researchers fuel original setups
March 12, 2015
MESA students Josue Quinonez and Jastine Ortiz are the first students to successfully stimulate a hydraulic jump through their original experimental setups.
Seimon Arcinue Becoming Global Citizen
January 2, 2015
MESA student Seimon Arcinue secured the prestigious and competitive Gilman Scholarship.
Atkins Global Presents Check
November 6, 2014
Atkins Global presents check to SDSU MESA to fund 2015 Leadership Summit.
MESA Student Leaders Selected For Conference
October 31, 2014
MESA students across California developed skills necessary to successfully transition from college to career.
SDSU Aztecs Walk on Water
October 11, 2014
SDSU MESA team BATLAK wins Fastest Shoes category at Walk on Water Competition.
Sergio Juarez Receives CSU Trustee's Award
September 12, 2014
MESA student Sergio Juarez received the prestigious CSU Trustee's Award.