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MESA Schools Program
The UCLA MESA Schools Program (MSP) is one of 22 university centers in the Mathematics Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) Statewide organization. MESA's mission is to enable economically disadvantaged students to prepare for and pursue a math-based degree in areas such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
Beginning in 1997 with only five schools, UCLA CEED's MESA Program currently serves 18 schools and over 800 students in the Los Angeles Unified and Inglewood Unified School Districts .
Participating schools are:
| Senior High Schools | Middle Schools |
|---|---|
| Crenshaw High School | Audubon Middle School |
| City Honors High School(IUSD) | John Burroughs Middle School |
| Dorsey High School | Emerson Middle School |
| Fairfax High School | Monroe Middle School (IUSD) |
| Hamilton High School | Parent K-8 School (IUSD) |
| L.A.C.E.S. | Webster Middle School |
| Los Angeles High School | Wright Middle School |
| Morningside High School (IUSD) | |
| University High School | |
| View Park Prep Charter High School (Indp. Charter) | |
| Westchester High School |
Each MESA school site is supported by 2-3 teachers who serve as MESA advisors and coordinate STEM activities for enrolled students. In addition, MESA high school students benefit from the support of college counselors who have joined our team of MESA advisors.
Culminating the MESA student experience each year is MESA Day. MESA Day is a regional event that engages students in STEM-based MESA competitions to test their design skills and math acuity.
MESA projects provide the groundwork for the competitions that are offered during the event.
Below are the project descriptions and rules that will be offered during the MESA Day preliminary and final competition events for 2009-10 academic year.
For Teachers:
2009-2010 Professional Development
1. CTAPOnline
The California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP) is a statewide technical assistance program, funded by the California Department of Education (CDE). Intended to promote the effective use of technology in teaching, learning and school administration, CTAP provides assistance to schools and districts based upon local needs in each of 11 regions in California.
2. Science and Engineering of the Environment of Los Angeles (SEE-LA)
The UCLA Science and Engineering of the Environment of Los Angeles (SEE-LA) GK-12 program is supported by the National Science Foundation Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (NSF GK-12). The NSF GK-12 is designed to partner K-12 teachers and scientists in an effort to improve science education.
The SEE‐LA GK-12 program partners UCLA faculty, UCLA science and engineering graduate students (Fellows), middle and high school science teachers from LA Unified and Culver City Unified School Districts, and their students into a program of science and engineering exploration that brings the environment of Los Angeles into the classroom.
3. Illumination Summer Institite (for Math Teachers)
Illuminations Summer Institute (ISI), a two-week intensive residential program, held at the NCTM headquarters in Reston, Va. ISI is a unique opportunity for participants to:
* LEARN - Attend professional development events with some of the nation's leading math educators.
* GROW - Collaborate with other attendees to learn more about teaching mathematics, and develop materials for your classroom.
* CONTRIBUTE - Develop lessons and activities for Illuminations.
For Students:
2009- 2010 Academic Year Events
October 31, 2009 USC College Day "Writing Your College Admission Essay"
