Highline MESA

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We are the Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement Program (MESA) in Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at Highline College.

MESA serves underrepresented students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields with academic support and professional development. MESA provides rigorous academic enrichment services along with personal, financial aid, and transfer advising. Our MESA Student Center offers students a dedicated space to study, access to computer workstations, industry guest speakers, workshops, advising, and scholarship and internship resources. What does Highline MESA offer? Academic Excellence Workshops - Students receive extra support through weekly facilitated workshops in math and science classes. Winter 2015 AEW

Mathemathics 098, 141, 142
Chemistry 161,162
Physics 139

STEM Success Course - The class teaches basic study and college survival skills (e.g how to take notes, study for math and science exams, manage time effectively) to incoming students majoring in math, engineering, and science. Academic Advising

Transfer Assistance

Career Advising

MESA Student Center

All MESA students collaborate with the MESA Director on a personalized student success plan to support their success at Highline College and beyond. The Highline MESA program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of a broader consortium of two-year colleges in the State. Other participating colleges include Columbia Basin College, Edmonds Community College, Olympic Community College, Seattle Central Community College, and Yakima Valley Community College. The consortium is led by the University of Washington.

11/21/2024

Hello MESA students!
UW Seattle is hosting their annual Transfer Student Preview Luncheon and they want YOU to be a part of it. Join us on December 12th and enjoy lunch on campus, visit with the student panel, and receive transfer advising.
If you are an engineering student, register using this form, not the QR code: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU9ez_4EkPw5cjhTIdwzg8-5hjMzL9t_YtWAcmwZXukMonjw/viewform
All other students use the QR code to register, and are welcome to sign up for free transportation to and from the luncheon at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-_4dWhcfhOQwY2WTXkt5i-tJ_b3VAo-UfNyISdB809PxLTg/viewform

Photos from Highline MESA's post 11/19/2024

๐ŸŽ‰Thank you to all who participated in the UW STEM Research Fair! This was a great trip for learning about resources and networking.

11/13/2024

Hello MESA Family,

MESA will be taking a trip to BEE Engineers in Edmonds on Friday, December 6th. This is a chance to see a day in the life of engineers and the agenda for the day is a workshop to participate in, a demo of some of the equipment used in the field, and finishing up with a Q&A session. This trip will be from 12:40-6pm and space is limited so please sign-up through the link if you are interested.

https://forms.gle/PTC1NHzSXRSsdXgj9Links to an external site.

11/13/2024

Hello MESA family,
Here are some scholarships for the month of November! Scan the QR code to access the applications, and swing by the MESA center for more scholarship opportunities. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“

11/07/2024

โœจThe application is now open for the UW Summer Health Professions Education Program! This is a 6-week in residence program to prepare students for for successful application to health profession schools. Please see the flyer for more details and to sign up.๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿงฌ๐Ÿ’‰๐Ÿ”ฌ

11/05/2024

Hello MESA Family,
We have an opportunity to visit UW for their STEM Research Fair, November 14th from 11am - 2pm. Please scan the QR code to register or if you need a ride to the campus please register with this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-6JrEXrwS0lrMQEB1X0hE1t0ex4VHg1rsaSpDwGR_NS7g-w/viewform

Photos from Highline MESA's post 10/30/2024

Hello MESA family,

If you're looking for scholarship opportunities, look no further. The following is a list of 10 scholarships that can be accessed at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships
9 out of 10 of the scholarships only require a written response of less than 250 words! There are a variety of due dates for these scholarships, so if you don't have time right now, there will be one next month for you to try.

To be eligible you must: Be at least 14 years of age, be currently enrolled in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education, be a legal U.S. resident.

Please refer to the post for more details and visit the website to apply!

๐Ÿš€ Curious about the UW College of Engineering? We are hosting another virtual info session on October 30th, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM PST! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธโœจ This is your chance to ask questions and get insights directly from our engineering ambassadors! Donโ€™t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about your future! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ป #uwengineering #AskUsAnything 10/30/2024

Hello MESA family,
There is a wonderful opportunity for our engineering students! Join the UW virtual info session to learn about their program, chat with current students, and ask questions. Scan the QR code for the zoom link and join from 5:00pm-6:00pm tonight, October 30th!

๐Ÿš€ Curious about the UW College of Engineering? We are hosting another virtual info session on October 30th, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM PST! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธโœจ This is your chance to ask questions and get insights directly from our engineering ambassadors! Donโ€™t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about your future! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ป #uwengineering #AskUsAnything

10/24/2024

Hello MESA family,
If you're a chess enthusiast or enjoy challenging yourself, you're in luck! Our Chess Challenge is coming up on Wednesday, November 6th. From 8:00am-5:00pm, the MESA center will be open to students who want to drop in and make a move on our community board, or play against an opponent. Bring your friends and create your own bracket! Enjoy competing for the glory and bragging rights, and have fun! โ™Ÿ

10/15/2024

This competition is held twice a year โ€“ once in the fall, then again in late winter/early spring. The top five scorers will receive a gift card. At the end of the year, prizes and scholarships are awarded to the top teams and individuals in the nation. About twelve Washington schools participate, along with more than 140 schools around the country. Participation in this would look good on applications or resumes.

Contest questions and answer keys for recent competitions can be accessed at: https://amatyc.org/page/SMLPastQuestions

10/14/2024

๐ŸงชAre you interested in exploring the human body on a cellular level?๐Ÿงฌ Studying Biology?๐Ÿ”ฌ Join us on our trip to the Allen Institute! Please use the QR code to sign-up.

10/04/2024

Hello MESA Family,

MESA will be taking students to The Gates Foundation Discovery Center on October 16th from 11:00am - 2:30pm. This is a great opportunity to explore how innovation, education, and global efforts are shaping the future of health, poverty and equality.

Space is limited so please sign up using the qr code if you are interested.

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