MESA
Are you pursuing a rigorous STEM career? If so, the Mathematics, Engineering, & Science Achievement Program (MESA) will serve as your personal community and safety net to help you navigate college life and prepare for transfer to a four-year university. The core mission of MESA is to serve income-eligible and first generation college students pursuing a calculus-based STEM degree. Let鈥檚 face it, life as a STEM student is challenging as you face rigorous classes, laboratory work, and extra responsibilities beyond the classroom to ensure you are a competitive applicant for four-year universities. MESA staff are here to help you not just survive but THRIVE as a STEM student!
The MESA program has a dedicated space inside the STEM Center (Room 122) where MESA students receive the support they need to be successful in college, including specialized STEM tutoring and counseling.
Join the NC-STEM Pathways Canvas page to receive important announcements and information on upcoming STEM events, internship, research, and scholarship opportunities. You can self-enroll at
Location
- on the south side of campus.
- mesa@norcocollege.edu
- Connect with 萝莉研究所 STEM/MESA Alumni on
Hours of Operation
- Monday 8:30 AM - 5 PM
- Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5 PM
- Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5PM
- Thursday 8:30 AM - 12 PM
- Friday Closed
- Sat & Sun: Closed
MESA Team
Azadeh Iglesias
MESA Coordinator/Counselor
(951) 739-7803
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Dr. Brittnee Quintanar
Assistant Professor/Counselor
(951) 291-8588 (Text/Phone)
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MESA Benefits & Services
The benefits of joining MESA include:
- Enhance your educational experience while completing the first two years of a bachelor's degree
- Gain industry knowledge
- Make friends who have similar academic and career interests
- Develop close relationships with STEM faculty members
- Develop and improve your academic leadership skills
- Connect with student and professional organizations to enhance your personal and professional development
MESA Services include:
- MESA Orientation
- Enrichment in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and other related sciences through specialized tutoring, academic excellence workshops, and summer/winter boot camps
- Career planning
- Academic and transfer planning
- University and College tours
- Internship and Research opportunities
- Mentorship, Conferences, and other Networking opportunities
Eligibility Requirements
- 萝莉研究所 is your designated "home campus"
- No prior bachelor鈥檚 degree earned (any country)
- Actively pursuing a calculus-based (minimum of one semester required) bachelor's degree in science, engineering, math, or related field
- First-generation college student (parent(s) do not have bachelor's degree)
- Demonstrate financial need through one of the following:
- Recipient of CA Promise Grant, Pell Grant, CalGrant, CA DREAM Act, Federal Work study, CalFresh, GI Bill, or TANF
- Active participant in EOPS, CARE, CalWORKS, or TRiO SSS/SSS RISE/SSS-STEM
- You are a student parent OR your guardian is a TANF recipient
- Total household income is below 150% poverty guidelines
- U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, Dreamer, or DACA student
- Agree to participate in MESA program activities and sign our
ASEM students must meet one of the following:
- Option 1- Be First Generation and STEM Major
- Option 2- Demonstrate Financial Need and STEM Major
Events Calendar
MESA Counseling
Both in-person and online zoom appointments are available. Select the 鈥淵our Choice鈥� appointment type and you will be directed in the last screen to select 鈥渙n-campus鈥� or 鈥渧ideo appointment.鈥� If your schedule does not align with available openings, please Send us an Email.
MESA Tutoring
All MESA tutoring is held in-person in STEM Center room 301 Tuesday & Wednesday.
STEM Online Tutoring
萝莉研究所 LRC Tutoring
Need tutoring for additional subjects or different days/times? Review additional offerings through the Learning Resource Center.
Additional Resources
- (STEM internships/REUs)
- (STEM internships/REUs)
MESA Coordinator
Azadeh Iglesias
MESA Coordinator
Associate Counseling Faculty
(951) 739-7803
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