( Elizabeth Varin ) Adalberto Lopez, 13, of Holtville watches his team¿s robot, Los Ratones, move through a maze to pick up balls and deliver them at the MESA robotics competition Saturday at Imperial High School.

…Rebekah and Team A.I. are among the groups that will head to San Diego after placing in the Top Three at the Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement robotics competition held Saturday at Imperial High School. Imperial Valley Press Online, 1/21/12

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Join our webinar on Thurs, Feb 2nd at 4 p.m. PST for a short presentation followed by a Question & Answer period.

Learn how to search for and apply to paid summer research experiences. Preregistration is requested.

Please sign up and pre-share your questions with us at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DSCCWF5

The Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) is a non-profit organization created to design and implement strategies to increase access to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and careers for diverse underrepresented groups. Web: www.pathwaystoscience.org

Seminar – Dr. Tom Daniels from the University of Washington and Executive Director of The ERC will be at SDSU on 1/26/12 from 1 -2pm in the SDSU Bio Science Center Gold Auditorium. – MESA/MEP/MSP students are strongly encouraged to attend.

• Learn about state of the art research at University of Washington
• Hear more about the ERC
• If you are interested in the above, you should definitely attend this seminar

An ERC student meeting at SDSU on 1/27 from 9am to 10am at 6495 Alvarado Rd, Suite 225.

•   Students have the opportunity to learn more about the ERC
•   Students will meet and talk with lead faculty and staff of the ERC from SDSU and University of Washington
• Student can learn more about Dr. Tom Daniels’ seminar.

This is a unique paid internship that incorporates a team component into the student internship experience. Hired student interns work on projects in engineering and science firms or for faculty. Summer internships occurred between May through August of 2012, at a minimum of 100 hours. In some cases, employers and/or faculty may extend internships or create other internship opportunities for students (beyond summer 2012).

Interested companies and/or faculty can view more details and apply at: http://alliance.sdccmesa.com/industry/summer-team-internship

Interested students can view more details and apply at:  http://alliance.sdccmesa.com/students/summer-team-internship

The Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair is non-profit that helps inspire and educate 7th through 12th graders — and it’s run completely by volunteers.

Please support your fellow students of San Diego, and sign up online to be a volunteer! Help make this year’s fair the best ever!

Find out about specific volunteer opportunities
Learn more about the science fair at www.gsdsef.org
Questions? Email volunteer@gsdsef.org.

Here is your chance to take full advantage of this learning opportunity to help YOU prepare for undergraduate research and graduate school!

Students will learn or be exposed to the following Spring 2012:

- Faculty guest speakers about different research on campus

- How to approach faculty to get involved in research opportunities on campus

- How to apply to summer research programs and/or scholarships

- Meet SDSU Alumni panelists – learn what SDSU alumni are currently studying in graduate programs (Master, or PhD)

- Help with identifying the right graduate program for you (Masters or Ph.D)

Students who register for the following CR/NC learning community sections, will be able to do the following by the end of Spring 2012:

1) Articulate different areas of research emphasis in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) or Behavioral Sciences disciplines

2) Identify a minimum of 3 laboratories on campus to work in

3) List 3 summer research programs that fit their area of interest

4) Articulate the requirements necessary to be considered for a graduate degree in their field

5) Identify 3-5 graduate programs (Masters or Ph.D) that match their area of interest

6) Seek out research opportunities on and off campus and how to connect with faculty/staff

7) Become familiar with the General Record Examination and how to best prepare for this standardized test

OTHER BENEFITS!

Check out GRE preparation books for free

Primary access to Spring 2012 quantitative and verbal skills workshop series (free of charge)

Science and math tutoring for Spring 2012

Connect with junior/senior SDSU students engaged in undergraduate research and on track for graduate school

Resume/Curriculum Vitae Development

Cover Letter and Personal
Statement Assistance with Free

Writing Tutor

Free writing tutor to assist with course essays, etc.

Register for the Spring 2012 – PreMARC Learning Communities in STEM fields or the Behavioral Science!

Schedule # Day/Time/Discipline

30096
Mon., 2pm, Physical Sciences

30097
Mon., 3pm, Engineering

30098
Wed., 2pm, Psychology

30099
Wed., 3pm, Biology

If you have questions or need an add code, please call Thelma Chavez at 594-7195 or tchavez@sunstroke.sdsu.edu

Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) provides hands-on/minds-on exploration in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics for 6th – 10th grade girls. Our mission is to encourage young women to pursue careers in these fields by offering interactive workshops from Architecture to Zoology. Girls from all over San Diego County will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in various areas,talk with others who share similar interests, and have women college students (you!) studying science and technology as mentors for an entire day. This year’s theme is Celebrating Milestones of Women in Science”. Please Note: All mentors are required to attend one of two training sessions prior to the Conference which will be held Sat. February 25th and Wed. February 29th
on the University of San Diego campus. Sign up today at ww.eyhsandiego.org!

We are currently recruiting NSBE collegiate members for these mentor positions. Mentors receive a $2,000 stipend plus help with travel expenses and accommodation (if applicable).

Please pass this information on to your chapter members and encourage them to apply (You MUST be a NSBE member to apply).

For more information on the SEEK program, watch the SEEK 2011 video at : http://www.nsbe.org/Videos/SEEK-2010.aspx or visit the website: http://www.nsbe.org/Programs/NSBE-Programs/SEEK.aspx .

We will be launching a new SEEK website in late January so check back in February for the updated website as well.

Please email us at seek@nsbe.org for questions or concerns.

Students typically shadow a math, science or engineering professional from a company from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During this time, hosts are asked to provide the best experience possible; this is after all a potential employee. They were given flexibility to structure a Shadow Day agenda to best match their company’s environment.

Total student participants:  100

• MEP @ San Diego State Univ: 62
• MESA Southwestern College: 15
• MESA San Diego City College: 4
• MESA Pre College ~ Imperial Valley: 12
• MESA Pre College ~ San Diego: 12

Shadow Day is a wonderful opportunity to engage, educate and inspire future Engineers and Scientists.  Specifically:

• Host Engineering & Physical Science Majors
• Showcase Firm
• Mentor Potential Employees

Shadow Day 2011 was held on Thursday, November 17, from ~9:00 – 2:00 pm.

The following companies participated in Shadow Day 2011:

1. BDS Engineering: 2
2. Black & Veatch: 1
3. CALTRANS/PEGC: 4
4. Chem Research Lab (Harrison)~ SDSU: 4
5. Computational Science Lab (Paolini) ~ SDSU: 5
6. Hamilton Sundstrand: 5
7. Kennedy Jenks: 1
8. Morse High School: 4
9. Nasland Engr: 3
10. NAVAIR: 7
11. Rick Engineering: 4
12. Solar Turbines/HB/KM: 58 (34 College & 21 HS)
13. T.Y. Lin: 3
14. TKDA: 2

The 6 companies in bold had their Shadow Day coordinated by MESA/MEP alumni.  2 students visited TKDA which is located in Irvine.  In addition, MESA Directors also gave a presentation to Solar Turbines about the San Diego MESA Alliance.

Any additional photo/video coverage can be found at the San Diego MESA Alliance Facebook page.

Student participants were asked to attend 1 of the following student prep meetings listed below, where they were given the full run-down of what to expect and what companies were expecting from students in terms of mannerisms and professionalism:

1. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at San Diego State University, Engineering Building, Room 201, from 2:00 – 3:00 pm.
2. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at San Diego State University, Engineering Building, Room 201, from 3:00 – 4:00 pm.
3. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Southwestern College, Computer Lab 393/MESA Center 396, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.

Shadow Day 2011 information can also be found at:
http://mep.sdsu.edu/ShadowDay.htm

This is a unique paid internship that incorporates a team component into the student internship experience. Hired student interns were placed in teams of 2-4 students to work on projects in engineering and science firms or for faculty. Summer internships occurred between May through August of 2011, at a minimum of 100 hours. In some cases, employers and/or faculty may extend internships or create other internship opportunities for students (beyond summer 2011).

Company partners:

1. Ambient Controls
2. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
3. Bio4Front
4. Caltrans
5. CSP, UCSD
6. CURE, UCSD
7. FRCSW
8. Goodrich Aerostructures
9. Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
10. Malcolm Pirnie
11. MWH Global, Inc.
12. Naviscan
13. Research – Dr. Lisa Chaddock at San Diego City College
14. Research – Dr. Gordon Lee at SDSU
15. Research – Dr. Fletcher Miller at SDSU
16. Research – Dr. Satish Sharma at SDSU
17. Research – Dr. Gerald Selah at Southwestern College
18. Rick Engineering Company
19. San Diego Coastkeeper
20. SPAWAR
21. Suburban Water Systems
22. Technische Universitat Hamburg-Harburg

Collaboratively, each student intern team created a joint poster that detailed their team’s experiences at their respective companies and presented to those in attendance at the 4th Annual NSF/MESA Summer Team Internship reception held on Wednesday, August 2, 2011 at San Diego State University Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center.

The program for the luncheon included keynote speakers David T. Hayhurst, SDSU Dean of the College of Engineering, and San Diego MESA Alliance (SDMA) Industry Advisory Board Vice-Chair Maria-Victoria Charles of Hamilton Sundstrand, followed by student and mentor recognition. Open poster presentation/networking amongst guests in attendance closed out the luncheon.

The following are a few of the summer team interns’ poster presentations:

1. SWC_8_Barriga_Robles
2. SDSU_5_Herrera_Miles
3. SWC_12_Arias_Hinahon_Moran_Rumney
4. SWC_11_Byrum
5. SWC_10_Coreas_Sycks_Betancourt
6. SDSU_15_Leandro
7. SDSU_9_Damman
8. SDSU_6_Armenta_Tuley_Barrios
9. SDSU_4_Arroyo_Nuspl
10. SDSU_3_Gonzales_Long_Harmes_Reyna
11. SDSU_1_Akram_Valdivieso_Inciong
12. City_16_Hernandez_Jahumada_Alarid
13. City_11_Vasquez
14. City_7_Aloisio_Alvarez
15. City_2_Aristide_Riveros_ Rojas_ Roman_Vera
16. SWC_13_Ascencio_Bogart_Cao_Sanchez_West

Additional photo coverage can also be found at the San Diego MESA Alliance (SDMA) Facebook Page.