San Diego MESA Alliance

MESA Engineering Program

August 14 2008
The National Science Foundation (NSF) grant provided stipends for 36 student interns this summer at various projects in science and engineering firms in, but not limited to, San Diego and were also placed on teams of 2-4 students.

Solar Turbines is looking for an MEP Mechanical Engineering Junior and above for an internship opportunity this summer. This position will begin in the summer and may continue through the fall and past graduation. They are looking for someone as an intern now, and to be a potential entry level full time engineer [...]

April 18 2008 @ San Diego City College
Teams from San Diego State University, San Diego City College, and Southwestern Community College compete against each other in exams that include Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, and some Engineering material. Each school will also have 1-2 teams who will program its robot to compete in two heats. [...]

Dear Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering MESA/MEP/MSP Students with a 3.0 GPA and above,
There is an immediate need for interns at General Atomics Electronic Systems. They are looking for Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineers. Here are some of the skills they are looking for:
* Understanding of the [...]

* The NSF/MESA Summer Team Internship Program is open ONLY to MESA/MEP/MSP students
* 36 students total will be accepted into the program. 12 from students will represent SDSU, 12 from City College, and 12 from Southwestern College
* GENERAL ATOMICS ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS may [...]

Here are some useful websites. If you are struggling academically please stop by the MESA center for tutoring.
Math:
Success in math- http://euler.slu.edu/Dept/SuccessinMath.html
An excellent math help site- http://www.math.com/
Sciences:
General chemistry study tips- http://www.clt.cornell.edu/campus/learn/Study%20Skills%20Content/chemtips.pdf
Online Periodic Table- http://www.chemicool.com/
Top ten list of things to do to succeed in Biology- http://www.clt.cornell.edu/campus/learn/Study%20Skills%20Content/Biotips.pdf
Physics Study Tips- http://www.clt.cornell.edu/campus/learn/Study%20Skills%20Content/Physicstips.pdf
General Study Skills:
General study skills information - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html
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The annual Leadership Summit took place at the Indian Hills Camp in Jamul on the weekend of February 15, 2008. Students from San Diego City College, San Diego State University, Southwestern College, and Ventura College participated in various competitions that promoted the use of their newfound leadership skills and other strengths.

BAE Systems Scholarship Flyer
Scholarship Application Form

The MEP/MSP Scholarship Applications are now available online. You can access through the SDSU Scholarship Office website or through the MEP/MSP Website.
http://www.engineering.sdsu.edu/mep
Please read instructions carefully and submit application with required documents. Incomplete applications, including those with missing documents will not be considered. Application Deadline is Monday, March 24, 2008. Scholarship Recipients are [...]