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The MESA Vision

To support the national science and mathematics educational agenda by
  ensuring that MESA students develop a high level of literacy in mathematics and
  science so they can play a leading role within an increasingly technology-based
  world.


Utah's MESA program began twenty years ago, as a partnership between the
  University of Utah and the Granite School District. At that time, there was a
  group of 52 students in the start-up program. Since then, MESA has grown to
  include 17 school districts and charter schools.


 
Program Objectives
     
  1. To increase the number of underserved ethnic minority and female students
      who pursue coursework, advanced study and possible careers in mathematics,
      engineering, and science areas.

  2. To provide a program and activities designed to motivate underserved ethnic
      minority and female students to take better advantage of all existing
      educational opportunities.

  3. To facilitate an increase in high school graduation rates of MESA-involved
      students.

  4. To strengthen the confidence of underserved ethnic minority and female
      students relating to their success in the mathematics and science courses, and
      to provide them with skills and opportunities to become successful role models
      for other students.

  5. To provide underserved ethnic minority and female students the opportunity
      to relate and associate with successful role models.

  6. To coordinate the efforts of public schools, college and universities, the
      Utah State Office of Education, industries, professional and community groups
      and others in the development and maintenance of academic support programs to
      increase the participation of underserved ethnic minority and female students
    in  academic and career pursuits of mathematics and science.

  7. To provide more information about MESA opportunities and participation
      criteria to parents of minority students and to actively involve minority
      students’ parents in school activities and programs.

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