What is MESA at Spokane Falls Community College?
SFCC is one of twelve community colleges with a MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) Center. MESA is a state-funded program that brings students together who have declared their intent to study math, science, computer science, and/or engineering. The goal of MESA is to promote greater diversity and foster increased retention in STEM programs.
Are you looking to study, transfer, or work in STEM?
MESA supports academic and career development for STEM students looking to transfer to a STEM program at a 4-year institution. MESA provides students historically underrepresented in STEM professions with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to develop their talents, explore careers, transfer to a 4-year college, and compete in the workforce.
Examples of SFCC MESA Programming:
- Student centers for studying and peer support
- Individualized and focused one-on-one advising and mentoring with faculty and staff
- Peer-led study groups
- Community and team-building events
- Professional development and career building workshops
Why should I join MESA?
- Belong to a unique and driven group of students, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to help you succeed in college and beyond
- Opportunity to meet students with similar classes and career goals as you
- Exclusive study area with tutors and workshops to help you succeed in the classroom and beyond
- Opportunities to become a leader and build your resume
- Meet with businesses and science leaders to gain unique insights into industry and research opportunities
- Specialized and focused one-on-one advising and teamwork with faculty and staff
- Community and team-building events
What degrees does MESA support at SFCC?
These are just some of the possible STEM degrees our MESA scholars are pursuing pathways in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Earth Science
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Physics