MESA Engineering Program (MEP)
The MEP supports educationally disadvantaged students to attain four-year degrees in engineering or computer science. The MEP's rigorous academics, leadership preparation, and collaborative problem-solving training produce highly skilled graduates who meet industry's workforce needs. The MEP establishes a peer community for its students, most of whom are first in their family to go to college, based on mutual academic support and high standards, encouragement and motivation. Establishment of this strong academic peer community sets MEP apart from most other programs.
Main components of the MEP include:
- Academic excellence workshops. Students are clustered in the same core math and science classes and taught how to deepen their understanding of complex key concepts and maintain high academic outcomes through group study techniques.
- Orientation course for freshmen and transfers. The class teaches special college achievement skills tailored to students pursuing these extremely difficult majors.
- Career advising. Students learn specifics about various engineering majors and job experiences. Industry mentors, job shadowing opportunities, career fairs, internships and field trips to companies are also offered.
- Links with student and professional organizations. Groups such as the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), the Society of Hispanic Engineers and Science Students (SHESS) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) provide mentors, guest speakers, field trips and industry support.
- Professional development workshops. Students participate in mock job fairs, develop resume preparation and interview skills, and learn how to find part-time, full-time and summer employment.
- The student study center and computer lab. This dedicated multipurpose space is used for study, workshops and information sharing. It is a key element to building a close learning community.
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF MEP?
The following is the MEP Membership Process:
- Read, Sign, and Submit the MEP Participation Agreement to the ECST Advising Center (EAC) located within the ECST Student Success Center in E&T A-127 by the deadline: the 2nd Friday of November.
- Complete the MEP Online Application by the deadline: the 2nd Friday of November.
- You will receive a confirmation email once your file has been processed.
- ALL students must repeat steps 1-3 above each Fall quarter. Applications are only accepted in the Fall of each year.