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MESA Competitions Teach Middle and High School Students About Engineering, Science and Math
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 03-06-2008
Joe Wills
Public Affairs
530-898-4143
These activities are part of a full day of engineering, science and math competitions sponsored by the pre-college division of the Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program. The MESA Day activities will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at different locations on the west side of the CSU, Chico campus.
The MESA Schools Program (MSP) is a statewide academic preparation and enrichment initiative that assists educationally disadvantaged students in achieving academically, developing an early interest in math and science-based careers, and preparing for competitive entry into college.
MESA Day participants will include students from Chico High School, Gridley High School, Orland High School, Williams Middle School, Williams High School and Yuba City High School.
Winning students and teams will progress to the regional MESA Day event April 26, which will bring approximately 500 students from throughout Northern California to CSU, Chico.
Saturday’s event is sponsored yearly by the CSU, Chico MESA Schools Program (MSP) Center, which has been serving local area schools for more than 15 years. Typically, graduating students of the center demonstrate a 90 percent college-going rate with approximately half choosing a major in science, technology, engineering or math.
MESA is nationally known for its innovation in science and math education, and its curricular model has been replicated in 12 other states.
For more information, contact Teresita Curiel, (530) 898-5799.
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