Activities & Events

Audience members applaud at a Graduation and Recognition Reception
Spring semesters

Celebration of:
  • Graduating SDSU MESA students
  • SDSU MESA scholarship recipients
  • High achieving SDSU MESA students
  • SDSU MESA Industry Supporter of the Year, alumni, and other industry supporters
Two MESA students at the desk of an industry volunteer during STEM Shadow Day
Fall semesters

MESA faciliates the annual San Diego MESA Alliance collaborative STEM Shadow Day, which is open to all SDSU undergraduate students (MESA program students are given a priority in being matched to participating companies). Students "shadow" an engineer or scientist in their engineering or scientific work environment and learn more about the company and career field.
Group of engineering students in front of a manufacturing safety inspection check

Training Academies

Any semester

The purpose of a Training Academy is for the industry host to provide "in-house" training that addresses gaps they are seeing from new graduates/new hires.  This is a topic/concept or technical skill set that students will not receive in the classroom; mixed with soft skills, emotional intelligence, and professional development to enhance their employability.
SDSU students posing in lab behind glass windows in full gown

MESA Summer Undergraduate Research Academy

Summer semesters

MESA students from SDSU and local partner community colleges conduct hands-on research guided by faculty and graduate student mentors in various SDSU engineering labs for 8 weeks.  The Research Academy also includes professional development opportunities, lab tours, and a concluding poster presentation.
Machine Learning Engineer shares Zoom screen

MESA Alumni Virtual Chats

Fall and Spring semesters

MESA Alumni Virtual Chats provide MESA students the opportunity to speak with SDSU MESA alumni from similar backgrounds.  These conversations will include academic and professional experiences and offer insight into varying STEM fields.
MESA students statewide gather together for a icebreaker at Student Leadership Conference

MESA Student Leadership Conference

Fall semesters

The Student Leadership Conference (SLC), facilitated by MESA California, brings together engineering, computer science and other STEM undergraduate students with industry professionals to develop the next generation of diverse leaders. The conference is an opportunity for STEM students to develop the teamwork and leadership skills necessary to successfully transition from college to professional careers.

Contact MESA

MESA Program
College of Engineering, E208
San Diego State University

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