CSULB MESA

The MESA Idea Accelerator project is an 8-week long online course that will engage students in developing solutions to societal problems using a human centered design process. The course culminates with a pitch presentation that will be judged by industry members. Through this course we want to develop and inspire MESA students to be visionary entrepreneurs. Applications close on May 26th, visit here to apply : https://ucop.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=Ab7XLGYhXF0%3D

The course is open to all MESA students in good academic standing. Space is limited! Scholarships will be given out to all team leads, teams that complete the project, and the top three projects! Up to $500 dollars available for the top team.

If you have any questions, visit : https://mesa.ucop.edu/2022/04/21/7153/

Attention Female High School Juniors / Seniors interested in STEM!!

LAunchPad is a free program hosted by the Cal State LA College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST). LAunchPad participants will be engaged in a two-week program introducing engineering, computer science, and technology from 7 / 11-22/ 2022 .This is your chance to EXPLORE! The last day to register will be May 6th, so sign up now !!

Wait no further, register TODAY!
LINK TO REGISTER: https://bit.ly/LAunchPad2022Application

For more information , visit :
https://www.calstatela.edu/ecst/success/launchpad

The Write Her Future Scholarship powered by Lancôme is one of many funding opportunities available to Black students and students of color through the NAACP Inspire Initiatives. This scholarship is intended for Black students and students of color, who identify as female, pursuing an undergraduate degree.

The deadline for the application is May 20 2022 06:00 PM (EDT), so apply as soon as possible. To apply and to see the requirements, visit:

Write Her Future Scholarship Powered by Lancôme The Write Her Future Scholarship powered by Lancôme is intended for Black students and students of color, who identify as female, pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Join us for the Career Girls Environmental Science Camp on April 28, 29, and 30 as we learn about environmental justice, understanding challenges to human environments, and advocacy with experts from around the world. The times are 4:00-5:00 pm Pacific Time April 28, 29, and 10:00-11:00 am Pacific Time April 30.

This camp is free of charge and is geared towards girls ages 10-15.

Registration is needed as soon as possible : https://bit.ly/37vEFuX

To all MESA parents and families to join our last session on Tuesday, April 19 2022 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. This session will also be open to students. We will have different STEM professionals talk about their jobs and education and career journeys. Then we will raffle off sweatshirts and family meals (“Dinner on MESA”) to participating families that must be present.

RSVP As soon as possible below using this link :
https://tinyurl.com/Y2NU2A

We are pleased to announce the 6th and final Dissertation Institute (DI), an interactive workshop for underrepresented (African American, Native American, Pacific Island and Hispanic American) graduate students in engineering. The 2022 DI will take place June 11th – 17th on the University of Texas, Dallas campus.*The week-long event will focus on skills and strategies needed to successfully complete the dissertation process as well as provide networking opportunities to build connections for future collaborative career advancement.The application deadline is April 1st. If you are interested in applying, please register at this link below : https://www.dissertationinstitute.com/

If you have questions, please email them to [email protected].

Alert !! Looking for an internship ??

Please join us for an INROADS STEM internship presentation from 3-4 pm, Wednesday, March 16. See the flyer below for details.
Please click this link (https://bit.ly/3i6IeJZ) to sign up. Don't miss this terrific learning opportunity. Remember: 80% of success is just showing up! That's what MESA Creators do!

Did you know? MESA Creator Jeannette Mayo Gallegos (pictured below) attended the INROADS presentation last year. She is majoring in computer science, and she is on track to transfer in 2022. She was inspired to apply to INROADS, and through INROADS she was selected for a 2021 software engineering summer internship with PayPal! With her industry experience at PayPal, Jeannette applied for 2022 summer internships, and she was offered six industry internships for this summer! Well deserved. Very proud of her. Who's next?! All can learn from her experience. Begin by attending the next INROADS presentation!
Here is INROADS website: https://bit.ly/3w65jo7

Google is hosting a "Day in the Life of a Software Engineer" panel with 3 Googler SWE's on Tues, 2/22 at 12 PM PT, and we're really excited for students to hear their stories. There will be live Q&A with the panelists and additional Googlers via live chat. available afterward.

To learn more and RSVP for this event, click here :

Day in the Life of a Software Engineer While the day to day of Software Engineers at Google can vary across the company, certain roles and responsibilities remain constant for most. Join us live for a panel discussion with a few engineers, as they walk us through their typical day to day responsibilities, and remember to stick aroun...

Attention all Junior and Senior MESA Students !!!

Comet is hosting its 3rd Flight Test Internship Program in the Spring of 2022. Comet is an all-in-one task manager that helps students choose their major, find the RIGHT college(s), and keep track of their college apps. This internship program is great for those who are interested in Entrepreneurship, Computer programming, UI/UX Design, or Marketing, but can also be for any student who wants to get their resume started.

Students will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis, and the program will be closed as soon as we reach maximum capacity. No work experience is needed. Apply as soon as possible.

For more information on what Comet does and how to apply, please visit : https://applywithcomet.com/flight-test-internship-program

Attention All High School Seniors !!

$40,000 STEM College Scholarships

Each year, Edison International awards $40,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors to help them follow their dreams in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and empower them to change the world.

This is a chance for students with big dreams to advance their education and take part in shaping a brighter future. The application for the 2022 Edison Scholars award application has been extended to Monday, December 20.

Apply here : https://on.sce.com/3GWFDg8

The University of Pittsburgh has a potential Summer Research Experience that has a stipend of $3500 and teaches more about the options at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering. This program is open to rising juniors and seniors or recent graduates in STEM who considering graduate education in engineering.

To learn more , visit :
https://www.engineeringx.pitt.edu/diversity/STRIVE/PrePhDApplication/

https://bit.ly/3HzvC9M

Virtual SLC This Friday and Saturday, All MESA community college and university students are invited and encouraged to attend. You can RSVP using this link: https://www.canvas.com/app/discover/events/a/a/96f706e2-5dfc-4cd8-8d44-53c0e8694142

please email Mindy with any questions: Mindy Rieger

([email protected]).