MESA
Are you pursuing a rigorous STEM career? If so, the Mathematics, Engineering, & Science Achievement Program (MESA) will serve as your personal community and safety net to help you navigate college life and prepare for transfer to a four-year university. The core mission of MESA is to serve income-eligible and first generation college students pursuing a calculus-based STEM degree. Let鈥檚 face it, life as a STEM student is challenging as you face rigorous classes, laboratory work, and extra responsibilities beyond the classroom to ensure you are a competitive applicant for four-year universities. MESA staff are here to help you not just survive but THRIVE as a STEM student!
Join the NC-STEM Pathways Canvas page to receive important announcements and information on upcoming STEM events, internship, research, and scholarship opportunities. You can self-enroll at
Location
- on the south side of campus.
- MESA Office (STEM-304)
- mesa@norcocollege.edu
- Connect with 午夜福利短篇 STEM/MESA Alumni on
Fall Hours
- Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sat & Sun: Closed
MESA Team
Azadeh Iglesias
MESA Coordinator/Counselor
(951) 739-7803
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Janelle Brekke
MESA/MAP/CPL Counselor
鈥�(951) 268-2990 (Text/Phone)
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Dr. Brittnee Quintanar
Assistant Professor/Counselor
(951) 291-8588 (Text/Phone)
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MESA Benefits & Services
The benefits of joining MESA include:
- Enhance your educational experience while completing the first two years of a bachelor's degree
- Gain industry knowledge
- Make friends who have similar academic and career interests
- Develop close relationships with STEM faculty members
- Develop and improve your academic leadership skills
- Connect with student and professional organizations to enhance your personal and professional development
MESA Services include:
- MESA Orientation
- Enrichment in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and other related sciences through specialized tutoring, academic excellence workshops, and summer/winter boot camps
- Career planning
- Academic and transfer planning
- University and College tours
- Internship and Research opportunities
- Mentorship, Conferences, and other Networking opportunities
Eligibility Requirements
- 午夜福利短篇 is your designated "home campus"
- No prior bachelor鈥檚 degree earned (any country)
- Actively pursuing a calculus-based (minimum of one semester required) bachelor's degree in science, engineering, math, or related field
- First-generation college student (parent(s) do not have bachelor's degree)
- Demonstrate financial need through one of the following:
- Recipient of CA Promise Grant, Pell Grant, CalGrant, CA DREAM Act, Federal Work study, CalFresh, GI Bill, or TANF
- Active participant in EOPS, CARE, CalWORKS, or TRiO SSS/SSS RISE/SSS-STEM
- You are a student parent OR your guardian is a TANF recipient
- Total household income is below 150% poverty guidelines
- U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, Dreamer, or DACA student
- Agree to participate in MESA program activities and sign our
ASEM students must meet one of the following:
- Option 1- Be First Generation and STEM Major
- Option 2- Demonstrate Financial Need and STEM Major
MESA Counseling
There are three designated MESA Counselors.
| Azadeh Iglesias MESA Coordinator/Counselor (951) 739-7803 Send Email |
Janelle Brekke MESA & MAP/CPL Counselor 鈥�(951) 268-2990 (Text/Phone) Send Email Connect with Janelle on |
Dr. Brittnee Quintanar Assistant Professor/Counselor (951) 291-8588 (Text/Phone) Send Email Connect with Dr. Q on |
Both in-person and online zoom appointments are available. Select the 鈥淵our Choice鈥� appointment type and you will be directed in the last screen to select 鈥渙n-campus鈥� or 鈥渧ideo appointment.鈥� If your schedule does not align with available openings, please Send us an Email.
MESA Events Calendar
Transfer Center Events Calendar
MESA Tutoring
All MESA tutoring is held in-person in the MESA Center (STEM 301). Summer tutoring
hours are Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 1 - 5 PM.
Additional FREE STEM Tutoring
If you need additional support on Friday evening, or over the weekend when the MESA Center is closed, you can connect with STEM tutors at UC Berkeley for FREE! Both individual and group sessions are available. This is a great way to connect with STEM students at UC Berkeley!
SUBJECTS SUPPORTED
- Math
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Computer Science
HOURS OF OPERATION
- Fridays from 5 - 9 PM PST
- Saturdays from 12 - 9 PM PST
- Sundays from 5 - 9 PM PST
Review a detailed
Use this to access the FREE tutorial support. After you complete the form, you will receive a zoom link via email.
午夜福利短篇 LRC Tutoring
Need tutoring for additional subjects or different days/times? Review additional offerings through the Learning Resource Center.
Additional Resources
- (STEM internships/REUs)
- (STEM internships/REUs)
MESA Coordinator
Azadeh Iglesias
MESA Coordinator
Associate Counseling Faculty
(951) 739-7803
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