K-12 Programs

K-12 efforts are designed to increase college-going rates of under-represented youth and increase the number of urban youths interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

MESA Schools Program (MSP)

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Student-centered middle and high school program

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Designed to improve college-going cultures at each school

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Engage students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Science Mathematics Achievement and Research Training for Students (SMARTS)

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A commuter program sponsored by CEED and the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science

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Its purpose is to increase the number of high school students in urban areas who are interested in STEM based fields

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Six-week summer college preparatory program for 30 - 40 students.

Summer Math and Science Honors (SMASH)

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Free residential pre-college program

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Hosts 30 current ninth grade students to participate in a five-week, intensive, math and science academy.

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Geared toward high achieving and economically disadvantaged high school students who are underrepresented in STEM fields