Math, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) Program

Are you looking to excel in math and science, and graduate with a baccalaureate degree in science, engineering, computer science, or another math-based field? Join the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Community College Program (MCCP) at Los Medanos College.

The Mesa program was founded in 1970 and administered by the University of California, the MESA program provides academic support for thousands of educationally and or economically disadvantaged students so they can excel in math and science; transfer to four-year institutions as majors in math-based fields; and graduate with baccalaureate degrees in science, engineering, computer science and other math-based fields.

The MESA program at LMC offers individualized academic planning, study skills training, peer group learning techniques, career exploration, parent involvement, professional development, transfer assistance, and special orientation classes and services for students.

Learn firsthand about career options special scholarships and internships in this industry supported program. Funding, in-kind contributions, scholarships, and internships to assist MESA students have been provided by: Boeing, Chevron, General Electric, Google, HP, IBM, Intel, AT&T, PG&E, The East Bay Community Foundation and Dow Chemical.

• Download a PDF of a page from the '09 Career Focus magazine that talks about the introduction of the MESA program.