News and press releases regarding MESA and the San Diego MESA Alliance.
The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. will sponsor its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Workshop on Saturday, May 4, 2013 and invite young…
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Comments closedDuring his 20-year run as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Freeman Hrabowski has transformed a young university into a research institution recognized as one of the most innovative in the country. His goal: continue building a campus that’s first-rate in research and instruction, and that prepares students of all backgrounds for success.
Hrabowski cofounded the Meyerhoff Scholars Program for high-achieving minority students in science and engineering; the program has become a national model. Hrabowski frequently writes about minority participation and performance in these areas. He advises President Obama on educational issues and consults for the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and National Academies. A tireless educator, leader and mentor, Hrabowski was named one of world’s most influential people in 2012 by Time magazine.
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Comments closedAn expo designed to help your business save energy and money This year, SDG&E’s Energy Showcase returns to the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.…
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Comments closedVideo of Dr. Philip “Uri” Treisman’s Plenary Speech at the STEP 2013 Annual Meeting Title: Innovation as Ornament and the Challenge of Improvement at Scale…
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Comments closedStudyRoom lets you participate along with your students in a collaborative social learning environment. Study and learn together regardless of place or time. We’re launching the next version…
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Comments closedAre you thinking about a Ph.D? The Biomedical Exploratory Program introduces undergraduates to research, laboratory techniques, pre-graduate school planning and resources, and mentors students year-round to increase their competitiveness for graduate school in the biomedical/behavioral sciences
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Comments closedI wanted to let you know that the Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD-MBRS) program is recruiting for the 2013-2014 year, with students beginning in either the summer or fall. We are looking for students dedicated to earning a PhD in the STEM or behavioral sciences, with a passion for research. Low-income, first-generation and/or underrepresented students are highly encouraged to apply.
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Comments closedBy JULIO MORALES
Staff Writer, Copy Editor
10:33 p.m. PST, March 9, 2013
IMPERIAL — Aside from the wealth of information they found on the Internet about prosthetic arms, Holtville Middle School eighth-grader Eli Romo also had access to one. Because of the help this physical aid provided, Eli and his fellow team members were able to design one they felt made them MESA Day contenders.
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Comments closedThanks again to Assembly member Rob Bonta who graciously sponsored our group of MESA Directors so we could visit the Chamber, who personally took the…
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Comments closedCALLING ALL STUDENT GAMERS!
The National STEM Video Game Challenge is a multi-year competition that aims to motivate interest in STEM learning among America’s youth by tapping into students’ natural passion for playing and making video games. Join the new faces of game design and start designing today! Click on the link below to enter and submit your game.
– See more at: http://stemchallenge.org/#sthash.oiuyw7PW.dpuf
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