Turning Big Dreams into TomorrowƎs Careers
Annual Report » 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LETTER ...... 3 MISSION STATEMENT ...... 4 HISTORY ...... 4 PURPOSE ...... 4 COLORADO MESA WORKS! ...... 4 MESA RECOGNIZEDƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖ..ƖƖƖ..5 WHY MESA WORKSƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖ..ƖƖ...5 COLORADO MESA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ...... 6 COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH CORPORATE & HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITIES ...... 7 MAJOR FY 2009 PROGRAM FUNDERS...... 8 PROGRAM ENROLLEMENT NUMBERS ...... 9 2 MESA PROGRAM PARTICIPATIONƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖ.9 PROVIDING MATH & SCIENCE SKILLS TO UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS ...... 10 FY 2009 MESA PROGRAM, ADMINISTRATIVE & FUNDRAISING COSTS ...... 11 COLORADO MESA STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖƖ..12 OUSTANDING 2009 MESA STUDENTS ...... 13 OUSTANDING 2009 MESA PROGRAMS ...... 15 2009 MESA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ...... 16 MESA 2009 EVENT CALENDAR AT A GLANCE ...... 17 STATEWIDE MESA EVENTS & ACTIVITIES ...... 18
MESA ADVISORS RETREAT & KICKOFF (MARK)...... 18 MESA FALL FLING ...... 18 HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING JAMBOREE ...... 19 COLORADO MESA DAY...... 19 MESA USA ...... 20 2009 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES...... 21 METRO DENVER WIRED JUMPSTART GRANT ...... 22 HOW TO BECOME A MESA SCHOOL ...... 23 FY 2009 PARTICIPATING MESA SCHOOLS ...... 24 GET INVOLVED - MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE ...... 29
Colorado MESA PO Box 173364, Campus Box 104 | Denver, CO | 80217 (303) 556-8547 | fax: (303) 556-2344 | [email protected] www.cmesa.org
Dear Friends and Supporters of Colorado MESA,
It is with great pride that we offer the FY 2009 Colorado MESA annual report. We have come so far since the inception of MESA in 1980, and our goals remain unchanged - to expand studentƎs lives and opportunities focused on promoting academic excellence in math, engineering and science. Ultimately we are turning dreams into reality for underrepresented, economically disadvantaged, and at-risk students throughout Colorado to help them successfully graduate high school, be prepared for college, and to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Last year we positively impacted 3,650 students located throughout Colorado.
Today businesses are faced with many new, complex engineering and technical challenges. The bottom line is that ColoradoƎs 21st Century economy will be based on a highly educated knowledge- based workforce to meet the demand of the business community to successfully thrive. Our economy and business success will be based on the dedication and strength of its greatest asset Ƌ human capital.
Throughout the United States including Colorado we are not graduating enough engineers. According to Richard Karlgaard, publisher of Forbes Magazine, China is graduating 600,000 engineers annually, compared to only 150,000 in the United States. As the baby-boomers are retiring we will be experiencing a major exodus of employees leaving the high-tech business 3 community over the next decade.
At this rate, we will not be able to meet the critical demand for engineers necessary to support the business community to compete globally. MESA is proud to say that more than 90% of our MESA students matriculate to college, of which approximately 80% pursue STEM-related degrees. In 2010 we are celebrating our 30th anniversary, and we are proud to report that MESAƎs proven educational program has positively impacted, and contributed more than 40,000 talented and STEM-ready students throughout Colorado.
It is imperative that Colorado leaders and businesses have commitment to educational programs such as MESA. With your financial resources and support, together we can build ColoradoƎs infrastructure and educated workforce.
Colorado MESA would like to take this opportunity to thank our many dedicated financial and in-kind sponsors, our tireless volunteers, MESA advisors, supportive schools and administrators. We are able to provide positive and successful educational experiences for students because of the commitment and generosity of all our partners.
Sincerely,
Karen Dawson Gloria L. Nelson President, Colorado MESA Board of Directors Executive Director, Colorado MESA
Colorado MESA PO Box 173364, Campus Box 104 | Denver, CO | 80217 (303) 556-8547 | fax: (303) 556-2344 | [email protected] www.cmesa.org
MISSION STATEMENT To enable and increase the number of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students throughout Colorado to graduate from college and successfully pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
HISTORY The Colorado Minority Engineering Association (CMEA) was founded in 1979 and is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. Since 1980, CMEA has managed the Colorado MESA program, a proven out of school program enabling underrepresented students across Colorado to prepare for and graduate from college with career opportunities in math, engineering, and science. MESA contributes to their long-term achievement and helps build a strong Colorado economy.
PURPOSE MESA motivates and challenges female, minority and disadvantaged students with high ability who, because of various circumstances, are not achieving their maximum potential in school. Minorities and women are underrepresented in science, math and engineering and represent a valuable and diverse asset to future employers. MESA provides support, structure and direction early on so students can build their expectations of achievement to the point where they succeed in higher level science and math courses. 4
COLORADO MESA WORKS!*
3,647 students enrolled in 80% of students come 100% of MESA reported 2 programs (PreK-1 ) from gender and ethnic seniors graduate from high groups underrepresented school fully prepared for 161 participating schools in engineering, college and require no
167 : mathematics and science remediation. programs Front Range, Four Corners, San careers.
Luis Valley, Grand Junction 90% college matriculation 5 and Garfield County 0% participate in free rate for graduates. and reduced lunch 3 Centers: CU Denver, CU programs. 80% enroll in science and Boulder and CSU math-based majors in college. 4 major events: local, state
and national
1,150 participated in events
* DATA FROM PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS REPORTED TO COLORADO MESA.
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MESA RECOGNIZED
In 2008, the Colorado School of Mines, one of the nationƎs pre-eminent engineering colleges presented Colorado MESA with their Community Impact Award for promoting engineering and other STEM based career fields to historically underrepresented youth.
2009 In October , the Afterschool Alliance and MetLife 2008 Community Impact Foundation recognized Colorado MESA with their National Award from CSM and the Afterschool Innovator Award Ɛin recognition of the MetLife After School programƎs success providing at-risk high schools students with Innovator Award. a background in and understanding of math and the sciences and helping them prepare for college.Ƒ Colorado MESA is one of only six programs in the nation to receive this award.
WHY MESA WORKS
5 Students from underrepresented minority groups with academic potential in math and sciences are identified in elementary and middle schools. Parents of MESA students are involved so that they become an integral part of the team that delivers critical services to their children. Parents attend orientations after which they sign an agreement with MESA to support the program at their school. Parental involvement is extremely important and an essential component to the success of the program. MESA after-school programs engage students in hands-on inquiry based projects such as designing mousetrap-powered vehicles, wind turbines and robots. MESA advisors, usually math/science teachers along with university student mentors and practicing engineers, help students discover relevant math/science principles necessary to achieve success with their project. Local, state, and national engineering-based competitions provide additional motivation to keep students involved. MESA Centers are located at University of Colorado, Denver (CU Denver), University of Colorado, Boulder (CU Boulder), and Colorado State University, Fort Collins (CSU). They provide advisor training, program materials, and academic resources. MESA schools provide stimulating project-based curriculum, career speakers, and roles models. Field trips are held for students at university campuses and facilities where engineering and other math based professionals are employed. These field trips are used to demonstrate the kind of work the students will do as professional engineers and scientists. The MESA students are taught the importance of taking math, science and English so that they can complete a full four-year college prep curriculum in high school. In high school, MESA students and their parents know exactly which courses they must take each semester in order to stay on track in the college prep program. They participate in field trips, science fairs, bridge building fairs, First Robotics, Odyssey of the Mind, and more. They are also coached in effective study techniques and how to prepare for tests and the SAT and ACT exams.
Colorado MESA PO Box 173364, Campus Box 104 | Denver, CO | 80217 (303) 556-8547 | fax: (303) 556-2344 | [email protected] www.cmesa.org
COLORADO MESA BOARD OF DIRECTORS All MESA board members serve voluntarily providing leadership and expertise needed to ensure organizational success.
President Karen Dawson Partner, Engineer Rocky Mountain Mechanical Systems
VP/President Elect Monisha Merchant Regent, Univ. of Colorado and Director, Level 3 Communications
Secretary Ron Gorsché Attorney Brownstein | Hyatt | Farber | Schreck Treasurer Nilsa Mahon Certified Public Accountant NG Mahon Business Consulting, LLC Resource Development Committee Deverick Wilder* Business Development Manager QSE Technologies Katheryn Coggon Attorney Holme Roberts & Owen, LLC Ellie Greenberg, Ed.D. President & CEO EMG and Associates Thomas Scanlan Retired Former Vice President, Lockheed Martin Angela Sims-Ceja Senior Project IT Manager City of Aurora
Program Committee Lisa Barker* Senior Manager of Business Development General Dynamics Doug Gilbert* Director Mission Design United Launch Alliance Maribel Crespin EHS Manager Coors Brewing Company 6 Louise Ecoff Business Manager U.S. Bureau of Land Management Connie Fulmer Sr. Inclusions Manager Sun Microsystems, Inc. Dan Mares Civil Engineer Bureau of Reclamation Jeff Scott President SolSource, Inc. Debbie Trujillo RA/QA Supervisor AlloSource George Winski Project Manager Hewlett-Packard Company
Strategic Communications Committee Gerri Howard* President The Gomez Howard Group Theresa Szczurek*, Ph.D. President & CEO Technology and Management Solutions Su Hawk President CSIA, ColoradoƎs Technology Assoc.
Board Development Committee Lynn Jordan* President & CEO Jordan Resources, Inc. Executive Dir. for Student Success, Diversity, Equity David Aragon University of Colorado Boulder & Community Engagement Thomas Scanlan Retired Former Vice President, Lockheed Martin
All Committee Chairs * are members of the Executive Committee
MESA Advisory Council Donna August Founder Leave a Little Room Foundation Wanda Austin, Ph.D. President & CEO Aerospace Corporation Carole Basile, Ph.D. Prof., School of Education & Human Dev. University of Colorado Denver Howell M. Estes, III Retired, Commander in Chief NORAD Delores M. Etter Director, Caruth Institute of Eng. Education Southern Methodist University Daniel Hernandez Senior Vice President, Global Strategy Sykes Enterprises, Inc. Cynthia Howell, Ed.D. Director, Office of Education National Renewable Energy Laboratory George Sparks CEO Denver Museum of Nature & Science Peter B. Teets Retired Former Undersecretary, Air Force
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COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH CORPORATE & HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITIES In FY 2009, board members and volunteers contributed over 6,249 hours and $756,190 in services and in-kind support to Colorado MESA. In addition to the board members and their companies, the following universities, corporations, and governmental agencies contributed in- kind resources and support of MESA.
American Association of Cancer Research Arapahoe Community College Ball Aerospace Boulder Outlook Hotel Catholic Charities Center for Applied Science and Mathematics for Innovation and Competitiveness (CASMIC) Centennial BOCES and Partnerships for Informal Science Education in the Community (PISEC) Challenger Learning Center $756,190 Colorado School of Mines University (CSM) Service & In-kind Colorado Community College System Colorado State University (CSU) - Research and Development Contributions Center for the Advancement of Student Learning 7 Community College of Denver Coors Hispanic Employee Network Denver Museum of Nature and Science Denver Area Council Boy Scouts of America East Asian Regional Council of Overseas School & Global Issues Network EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. Google Boulder Holme Roberts & Owens LLC Global Ozone Project IBM JASON Project Laboratory for Atmospheric & Space Physics Lockheed Martin Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (MDEDC) Microsoft Corporation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Northrop Grumman 6, 4 Project Management Institute 2 9 Rocky Mountain Mechanical Systems Volunteer Rocky Mtn. Middle School Math Science Program Science Explorers Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE/HENAAC) Hours
University of Colorado (CU) Boulder - Cooperative Institute for Environmental Studies - Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research - Integrated Teaching & Learning Lab - Space Grant - Multicultural Engineering and Women in Engineering Programs University of Colorado (CU) Denver - College of Engineering & Applied Science US Bureau of Land Management
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MAJOR FY 2009 PROGRAM FUNDERS* Corporate, foundation and individual financial support is critical to the success of MESA programs, its students, teachers, advisors, schools and staff. Their continued dedication and support allows MESA to serve thousands of Colorado students.
Diamond - $50,000+ y Daniels Fund y National Science Foundation (NSF) - Rocky Mountain Middle School Math Science Partnership MESA has done more than
Platinum - $20,000+ influence my interests; as a y US Department of Labor Ƌ (Metro Denver EDC) Ƌ WIRED Grant direct result of joining MESA y United Launch Alliance (ULA) ³I became interested in math, science and engineering.µ 15, Gold - $ 000+ y Adolph Coors Foundation - Derek Linan, 11th grade, y Chase Bank Wasson High School 8 Silver - $10,000+ y Intel Foundation y Lockheed Martin y Northrop Grumman College has been a life-long y Xcel Energy dream, and MESA is helping make it a reality. I would have Bronze- $5,000+ y Anschutz Family Foundation ³never thought that I could be y Coors Hispanic Employee Network going to college because I'm the y EnCana Oil & Gas only one in my immediate y Kinder Morgan Foundation y Micro Motion family that has tried to make y Noble Energy Foundation an effort for further education. I y National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) am planning on going to y Quick Foundation y US Bureau of Land Management veterinary school."
- Amanda Thomas, Graduate of the Friends - $1,000+ Alternative Center for Education y American Council of Engineering (now attending Front Range Community Ƌ Companies of Colorado (ACEC/CO) y Community Center (The) y Jared Polis Foundation y Karen Dawson y Merrick & Company y US Bureau of Reclamation
* The organizations listed above have all contributed a minimum of $1,000 to Colorado MESA. Thank you also to the many other organizations and individuals, not listed here who have also financially contributed less than $1,000.
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PROGRAM ENROLLMENT NUMBERS Colorado MESA enrollment has grown from its first year with 30 students in three schools to 3,647 students in 161 schools in 24 districts. Expanding from Denver outward, MESA now has a concentration of schools along the Colorado Front Range and is beginning to impact distant and rural student populations through MESA programs in the Four Corners, San Luis Valley and Grand Junction areas.
T S otal tudents Educational Advisors 3,647 Served by MESA 169 Institutions 270
S H MESA GRADE C OOL BREAKDOWN LEVELS SERVED
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MESA PROGRAM PARTICIPATION The below chart indicates the progressive annual growth in number of MESA students in the program. In FY 2009 Colorado MESA had the highest enrollment in 18 years with 3,647 students.
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PROVIDING MATH & SCIENCE SKILLS TO UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS Colorado MESAƎs primary mission and goal is to serve underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students throughout Colorado to graduate from college and successfully pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
10 51% With the help of MESA, I have been able to apply Minority S both my skills and love for engineering. Although tudents MESA has influenced my high school career, it will ³have an even greater effect on the rest of my life.µ 52% Female - Adrian Linan, Grade 12, Wasson High School Students
MESA ETHNICITY
Student Demographics MESA CO*
2% 00% African American 4.4 6. % 0 90% Anglo American 48.55 6 . Asian American/Pacific Islander 5.46% 3.60%
Hispanic/Latino 38.37% 28.40%
Native American 3.21% 1.20%
*Source: Colorado Department of Education
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FY 2009 MESA Program, Administrative & Fundraising Costs
51 % of MESA funding comes from foundation and corporate donations. Last year 8% was raised by corporate sponsorships of the MESA USA National Engineering Design Competition. 26% came from DOL and NSF sub-grants and approximately 15% from miscellaneous sources including board member contributions. The largest in-kind donations are from participating school districts and higher education institutions.
Significant expenses include MESA advisor stipends, program staff salaries, statewide and national academic competitions and activities, student computer
awards and scholarships, 11 program materials and supplies, student field trips, and university mentor stipends. Cash and In-Kind
FY 2009 MESA Program Services - Cash $381,096 0 0 167 Graduates Program Services Ƌ In-Kind $74 ,41 2 2 General & Administrative $ 3,38 Fund Raising - Cash $21,038 Fund Raising - In-Kind $4,710 Mgmt - In-Kind $4,712 Total $1,175,348 % Total for Fundraising & 5.12% Administration
MESA programs have really meant to me the chance to use my brain and work on stuff that could eventually give me a job.µ
³ th - Andrew ´AJµ Schlechten, 8 grade, West Middle School
MESA means to me a place where you can show your talents and be proud of it.µ - Andrea Gutierrez, 5th grade, Stellar Elementary School ³
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Colorado MESA StatementColorado MESA of Financial Position Statement of Financial Position
August 31, 2009 Sept. 1 - August 31, 2009
ASSETS Cash $192,495 Cash - Restricted 60,897 90% Grants & Accounts Receivable 71,376 Prepaid Expense 773 Property and Equipment, Net (note 2) -
TOTAL ASSETS $325,541
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Unrestricted 259,422 Temporarily Restricted 66,119
TOTAL NET ASSETS 325,541
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS$ 325,541
12 Colorado MESA Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets For the Year Ended August 31, 2009
Temporarily REVENUESANDOTHERSUPPORT Unrestricted R e s tr ic te d To tal Grant Income $2 3 4 ,4 1 9 $ 1 0 ,0 0 0 $ 2 4 4 ,4 1 9 St Vrain Operations 1 0 4 ,0 6 7 - 1 0 4 ,0 6 7 Contributions 6 5 ,1 3 0 - 6 5 ,1 3 0 Special Events 3 0 ,4 7 6 - 3 0 ,4 7 6 In-Kind Contributions 7 4 9 ,8 3 1 - 7 4 9 ,8 3 1 Interest & Dividends 3 ,0 3 5 - 3 ,0 3 5
TotalRevenuesandOtherSupport 1,186,959 1 0 ,0 0 0 1 ,1 9 6 ,9 5 9
Net assets released from restrictions duetosatisfactionofprogramrequirements 6,750 ( 6 ,7 5 0 ) - TotalRevenuesandOtherSupport 1,193,709 3 ,2 5 0 1 ,1 9 6 ,9 5 9
E XP E N S E S ProgramServices-Expended 381,096 - 3 8 1 ,0 9 6 ProgramServices-In-Kind 740,410 - 7 4 0 ,4 1 0 Science & Math TotalProgramServices 1,121,506 - 1 ,1 2 1 ,5 0 6 80% College Majors Supporting Services ManagementandGeneral 23,382 - 2 3 ,3 8 2 ManagementandGeneral-In-Kind 4,712 - 4 ,7 1 2 Fundraising 2 1 ,0 3 8 - 2 1 ,0 3 8 Fundraising-In-Kind 4,709 - 4 ,7 0 9 5 3 ,8 4 1 - 5 3 ,8 4 1 TotalExpenses 1,175,348 - 1 ,1 7 5 ,3 4 8
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 1 8 ,3 6 2 3 ,2 5 0 2 1 ,6 1 1
NET ASSETS, Beginning 2 4 1 ,0 6 0 6 2 ,8 6 9 3 0 3 ,9 2 9
NET ASSETS, Ending $2 5 9 ,4 2 2 $ 6 6 ,1 1 9 $ 3 2 5 ,5 4 0
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OUTSTANDING 2009 MESA STUDENTS The 2009 Outstanding MESA Student Award recognizes 21 outstanding MESA students from around the state. Nominated students have shown exemplary leadership, creativity and commitment to MESAƎs mission. Selection criteria used by the panel to select the finalists included GPA, MESA participation and other honors. Outstanding student winners are selected by a panel of Board Members.
Fadi Albishera, Grade 11
Wesson High School
Colorado Springs School District 11
Elvia Castillo, Grade 12 MESA is such a success that it Denver North High School encourages many students to Denver Public Schools appreciate the wonderful world of Brooke Ellis, Grade 6 ³mathematics, science and Escalante Middle School engineering. MESA taught me Durango School District 9-R how to work as a team.µ 13 Andrea Gutierriez, Grade 5 - Elvia Castillo-Hernandez, Denver Stellar Elementary School North High School, Metropolitan State Adams 12 Five Star School District College of Denver ² Civil Engineering
Maddie Kerr, Grade 6 Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences Denver Public Schools
Derek Lifian, Grade 11 Wasson High School I owe a lot to the MESA club, Colorado Springs School District 11 because without it, I would have probably never had all of these Yang Lin, Grade 11 Wasson High School ³incredible experiences.µ Colorado Springs School District 11 - Ernesto Chairez, Grade 12, Career Education Center Adrin Linan, Grade 12 Wasson High School Colorado Springs School District 11
Julio Lopez, Grade 7 Panorama Middle School Harrison School District
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OUTSTANDING 2009 MESA STUDENTS (continued)
Jothselyn Macias, Grade 5 Stellar Elementary School Adams 12 Five Star School District
David Mezies, Grade 7 Trail Ridge Middle School St. Vrain Valley School District
Jareth Morrison, Grade 11 Wasson High School Colorado Springs School District 11
Terran Morrison, Grade 11 Wasson High School Colorado Springs School District 11
S , 3 ebastian Nieto Grade Platteville Elementary School Weld County School District 14 MESA has made me realize Samantha Prinett, Grade 7 that when I work hard on Rocky Top Middle School Adams 12 Five Star School District something that I really want, I ³will end up getting a reward for Kathryn Rogers, Grade 8 all my hard work.µ Rocky Top Middle School 2 Adams 1 Five Star School District - Jothselyn Macias, 5th grade, Stellar Elementary School Andrew Schlecten, Grade 8 West Middle School Mesa Valley School District 51
Yayue Tang, Grade 11 MESA not only teaches me Wesson High School Colorado Springs School District 11 new things through teamwork and cooperation, but also helps Leslie Taylor, Grade 8 ³me apply what I learn.µ Rocky Top Middle School Adams 12 Five Star School District - Fadi AlBisharra, 11th grade, Wasson High School Amanda Walker, Grade 12 Wasson High School Colorado Springs School District 11
Thomas Williams, Grade 12 JFK High School Denver Public Schools
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OUTSTANDING 2009 MESA PROGRAMS The following six MESA schools were selected for its outstanding MESA programs based on pro-active recruiting of target students, participation in MESA project based curriculum and statewide MESA sponsored activities.
Centennial Elementary Keith Liddle, Principal Helen Douglass, MESA Advisor St. Vrain Valley School District
Denver South High School William Kohut, Principal
William Sauaia, MESA Advisor
Denver Public Schools
Eaton Middle School 15 Jim Orth, Principal T he MESA program is one of Stacy Duncan and Dave Anderson, MESA Advisors the most rewarding programs I Eaton School District have been involved in during my Henry World School ³life. Through the MESA Wendy Lanier, Principal program I learned to become a Mamie Garceo & Elaine Giromini, MESA Advisors Denver Public Schools stronger student, and it provided hand·s on learning experiences John F. Kennedy High School which to me was a huge success Jeannie Peppel, Principal in leading me to become an Kevin Lindauer and Steve Round, MESA Advisors Denver Public Schools engineer.µ
- Antonio Kaufman, Coronado High Spangler Elementary School, Colorado State University Michelle Johnstone, Principal Pueblo ² Mechanical Engineering Nina Amabile, Megan Brookhart, and Christina Smith, MESA Advisors St. Vrain Valley School District
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MESA 2009 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Seven (7) scholarships between $1,000, and $3,000 were awarded to eligible MESA seniors. Three of the scholarships were endowed with donations inspired by the memory of Mr. Robert Rodriguez and Mr. Charlie Farel, two extraordinary people who were long time supporters of Colorado MESA and diversity education. The remaining scholarships were funded by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and Micro Motion, valuable supporters of Colorado MESA.
Selection criteria used to select the finalist includes: financial need, GPA, MESA participation, academic and other honors and personal recommendations.
Ernesto Chairez Career Education Center 16 Micro Motion and NREL Scholarships
Matt Gosche
Denver East High School CBS4 Meteorologist NREL Scholarship
Lauren Jensen Dave Aguilera Skyline High School NREL and ACEC/CO Scholarships Congratulates
Adrian Linan MESA Award Winner Roy J. Wasson High School Charlie Farel Scholarship
Andrew Neufeld John F. Kennedy High School ACEC Scholarship
Benjamin Putnam Roy J. Wasson High School Micro Motion and Charlie Farel Scholarships
Brandon Simmons Grand Valley High School Robert Rodrigez Scholarship
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MESA 2009 EVENT CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Dates Event Details
MESA Advisor Retreat and Kick Off September 11 - 12, 2008 (MARK)
October 24 Ƌ 25, 2008 STEMapalooza
November 6 Ƌ 7, 2008 MESA Fall Fling
MESA High School Engineering & Science April 9, 2009 Jamboree
17 April 17, 2009 MESA Day
June 6 - 10, 2009 CSM Prep
CSM SUMmer Minority Engineering June 7 - 27, 2009 Training Program (SUMMET)
9th Annual MESA USA National Design June 25-28, 2009 Challenge
Create a New Future for Elementary, Middle & High School Students!
Invest in MESA Call Debbie Woodward at 303-352-3869
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STATEWIDE MESA EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
MESA Advisors Retreat & Kickoff (MARK) - Sept. 11 & 12, 2008
The MARK professional development workshop is the kick-off event of MESA events for the academic school year. The MARK, held at CU Boulder, provided more than 100 educators with support, stimulation and statewide networking opportunities with college and industry representatives and MESA.
Project-oriented workshops offered innovative science and math curricula, teachers/advisors also learned about the Multicultural Engineering and Women in Engineering Programs at CU Boulder and CSM, and what other resources they offer to MESA students. New advisors participated in orientation workshops while veteran advisors met with college admissions and financial aid specialists or toured the Integrated Teaching and Learning (ITL) labs. The ITL labs offer courses, workshops, and K-12 engineering outreach programs.
The poster session provided MESA advisors with the opportunity to meet and talk with representatives of organizations that offer resources and activities for MESA students.
L: Chris Bonilha, Program Director, 18 provides training to 100 MESA advisors at the annual kick-off MARK event.
R: Students compete in the boat competition at the MESA Fall Fling.
MESA Fall Fling - Nov. 6 & 7, 2008
Approximately 200 high school students attended the MESA Fall Fling supported by the CU Boulder - Multicultural Engineering Program to participate in hands-on activities, learn about applying for college and financial aid, and tour the campus. The two-day event was designed to give students a taste of an engineering studentƎs lifestyle and provide valuable academic, financial aid, and career information.
MESA students applied their math and science skills to design and build boats out of duct tape, wood firing strips, and plastic gallon jugs. Their objective was to create a boat large enough to transport at least one passenger across a swimming pool. It emphasized real life engineering scenarios, students worked against a scoring method that compelled them to design a performance craft.
MESA students tested their ability to work in teams to build a wind energy generator device. Students brushed up on their physics skills to develop efficient designs. The wind turbine device was tested for its ability to lift weights, pull vehicles and efficiency. This scrimmage event prepares students to train for the spring competition.
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STATEWIDE MESA EVENTS & ACTIVITIES (continued)
Students competing at the Colorado MESA Day hosted by the Coors Hispanic Employee Network at CU Denver.
High School Science & Engineering Jamboree - April 9, 2009 19 Approximately 340 high school students from all over Colorado competed at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) in activities that included website design, mathematics, and straw tower building. Also, a Helicopter Egg Drop competition, where students loaded the News4 helicopter with containers designed to protect their ƐdelicateƑ cargo. The helicopter ascended to approximately 100 meters and the egg bearing containers were tossed. Many of the eggs survived but the containers that had design flaws disintegrated to the amusement of all (except their designers). All events were designed to encourage and develop creativity and analytical skills.
Top winning teams received trophies for their school, and all first, second and third place team members received handsome gold, silver and bronze medallions. Approximately 50 industry volunteers participated in the Engineering Jamboree.
Colorado MESA Day - April 17, 2009
Sponsored by the Coors Hispanic Employee Network, this popular event attracted over 600 middle school students to CSM. During the day, students participated in nine competitions designed to test their ability to work in teams to solve problems and design all kinds of items ranging from air-powered vehicles, balsa wood bridges, and multipurpose trebuchet. Colorado MESA is very proud of the students from Heaton Middle School who, once again, won the statewide competition and defended their competition title in the MESA USA National Competition in Denver. Students also created MESA Power Point presentations that express their school spirit, and many created projects and presentations that demonstrated their knowledge of science and math. Team members were awarded trophies and medallions.
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STATEWIDE MESA EVENTS & ACTIVITIES (continued)
MESA USA - June 25-28, 2009
This three-day national MESA USA engineering design competition comprised of 56 middle and high school state champions from Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, New Mexico, Oregon and Utah was held at the CU Denver PE Event Center. Hosted by Colorado MESA, the event created opportunities for top MESA students from around the nation to come together in the spirit of friendly academic competition and creative entrepreneurship through their research, design, construction, presentation and performance of their multitask trebuchet, a new twist on the gravity powered medieval catapult. MESA students competed in four tasks including an; academic display, oral presentation, technical paper and device performance. The middle school and high school team with the highest collective score were declared the MESA USA National Engineering Design Champions.
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Colorado MESA to Host MESA USA for the Second Consecutive Year, Celebrating itŽs 10th Anniversary! Get Involved Today. Call Debbie Woodward at 303-352-3869
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2009 GOALS & OBJECTIVES
MESA accomplishes its goals and objectives with partnerships among school districts, colleges, universities, businesses, other community organizations, and parents through the MESA programs. Listed below were overall goals and objectives to continue to provide excellence in MESA programs, and to expand our reach to more schools and students in Colorado.
1. Continue to expand program support and services by pursuing development of MESA Centers at CSU in Pueblo, Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Arapahoe Community College, and Southern Colorado.
2. Develop funding resources via state appropriation for STEM after-school programs and the Colorado Homegrown STEM Workforce Act of 2007 (HB 1243).
3. Continue its major emphasis to provide minority students to Colorado colleges and universities where these students will pursue math, engineering or science related majors and become an available source of skilled professionals. 21
4. Continue the building of collaborative relationships with all the Colorado colleges and universities (2-year and 4-year).
5. Sustain MESA program cost effectiveness, while addressing the challenge of locating and acquiring new and diversified funding resources. Continue to recruit corporate and foundation partners in order to increase financial and in-kind support base.
6. Assist MESA students in obtaining summer jobs, internships, grants, college entrance and scholarships.
7. Improve public knowledge of the need for women and minorities in math, science and engineering careers with emphasis on how MESA helps identify, support and prepare these students in grades K-12.
8. Provide support for MESA schools in four additional Jefferson County schools, and pursue program expansion in Mapleton School District via RMMSMSP grant.
9. Support and increase the numbers of university engineering and math/science education majors to mentor MESA students.
Colorado MESA PO Box 173364, Campus Box 104 | Denver, CO | 80217 (303) 556-8547 | fax: (303) 556-2344 | [email protected] www.cmesa.org
METRO DENVER WIRED JUMPSTART GRANT
In FY 2008/2009, MESA received funding through the Metro Denver Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) grant which was provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and Employment and administered by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (MDEDC). The Metro Denver WIRED Initiative was a partnership among industry, workforce, education, and economic development in the nine-county Metro Denver region. The vision of WIRED to create a home-grown skilled workforce for the regionƎs fastest growing high-wage industries, aerospace, bioscience, energy and information technology-software.
WIRED and its partners implemented transformational and sustainable changes in ColoradoƎs education and workforce systems to enhance its regionƎs global competitiveness. WIRED strengthened the talent pipeline at all levels to produce a workforce skilled in STEM.
Through the WIRED grant Colorado MESA launched new programs and initiatives. Including 22 enriched after-school mentoring, additional hands-on academic activities and projects, STEM project-based curriculum and a rigorous assessment of the project. It expanded its current college partnerships establishing a MESA Center at CU Boulder and in northern Colorado, at CSU. In keeping with MESAƎs philosophy, it continues to focus on students who are underrepresented in STEM careers.
Major Accomplishments Made Possible Through the WIRED Grant
y MESA Center at CSU y MESA Center at CU Boulder y NREL Scientist/Mentor Enrichment Programs y University Student Mentors: 25 Mentors (over 2700 hours) y LASP: Project SPECTRA Materials and Curriculum y Smart Energy Living Alliance: Energy Science in the Home Enhanced Curriculum y Added Mathematics Component to Project Based Curriculum y Project Assessment for Nine-County Area y Field Trips for 80 MESA Schools y Education Materials: 80 Schools y Substitute Teachers for MESA Advisors y Support for MESA High School Science and Engineering Jamboree y Support for CU Denver MESA Fall Fling y Support for MESA Advisor Retreat and Kickoff (MARK)
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HOW TO BECOME A MESA SCHOOL
Colorado MESA takes pride in successfully providing an academic structure to ensure success for both our students and participating schools. GET INVOLVED
Minimum requirements TODAY! y One committed math or science teacher
y Regularly scheduled weekly MESA meetings. y One ƐNew MESA MemberƑ recruiting activity per Volunteer or semester become an investor y One family orientation program per semester of Colorado MESA! y A scheduled student tutoring program y One college/university campus field trip per school year y Three guest speakers per semester from Call us at 23 university/business/industry with the focus on available 303.556.2344 careers and job requirements y One individual student/advisor counseling session per semester Visit us online at y Student curriculum that will insure four years of college www.cmesa.org prep math, science and English. y For high school students, a 3.0 minimum GPA in Email us at combined math, science, English curriculum, or agree to [email protected].
work toward attainment of the minimum during the school year.
We look forward to
hearing from you.
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FY 2009 PARTICIPATING MESA SCHOOLS
MESA served 161 participating schools in 24 school districts with 3,647 students in Colorado. These schools are located along the Front Range and into the Four Corners, San Luis Valley, Grand Junction and Garfield County.
Participating Schools
District School City Adams County District #12 Bollman Technical Educational Center Thornton Adams County District #12 Crossroads Alternative Middle School Thornton Adams County District #12 Federal Heights Elementary Federal Heights Adams County District #12 Legacy High School Broomfield Adams County District #12 Leroy Drive Elementary Northglenn Adams County District #12 Mountain Range High School Westminster Adams County District #12 Niver Creek Middle School Thornton Adams County District #12 North Star Elementary Thornton 2 Adams County District #1 Northglenn High School Northglenn 24 Adams County District #12 Northglenn Middle School Northglenn Adams County District #12 Prairie Hills Elementary Thornton Adams County District #12 Rocky Top Middle School Brighton Adams County District #12 Shadow Ridge Middle School Thornton Adams County District #12 Silver Hills Middle School Westminster Adams County District #12 Skyview Elementary Thornton Adams County District #12 Stellar Elementary Thornton Adams County District #12 Thornton High School Thornton Adams County District #12 Westlake Middle School Broomfield Adams County District #14 Adams City High School Commerce City Adams County District #14 Adams City Middle School Commerce City Adams County District #14 Kearny Middle School Commerce City Adams County District #50 Ranum High School Denver Adams County District #50 Scott Carpenter Middle School Denver Adams County District #50 Shaw Heights Middle School Westminster Adams County District #50 Westminster High School Westminster Alamosa School District RE-11J Alamosa High School Alamosa Alamosa School District RE-11J Ortega Middle School Alamosa
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Participating Schools
District School City Aurora Public Schools Aurora Hills Middle School Aurora Aurora Public Schools Rangeview High School Aurora Aurora Public Schools William Smith High School Aurora Boulder Valley School District Angevine Middle School Lafayette Boulder Valley School District Broomfield High School Broomfield Boulder Valley School District Centaurus High School Lafayette Brighton 27J Overland Trail Middle School Brighton Brighton 27J Prairie View High School Henderson Brighton 27J Prairie View Middle School Henderson Colorado Springs District #11 Coronado High School Colorado Springs Colorado Springs District #11 Doherty High School Colorado Springs Colorado Springs District #11 Holmes Middle School Colorado Springs Colorado Springs District #11 Irving Middle School Colorado Springs Colorado Springs District #11 Jenkins Middle School Colorado Springs 25 Colorado Springs District #11 Mitchell High School Colorado Springs Colorado Springs District #11 Palmer High School Colorado Springs Colorado Springs District #11 Russell Middle School Colorado Springs Colorado Springs District #11 Sabin Middle School Colorado Springs Colorado Springs District #11 Wasson High School Colorado Springs Denver Public Schools Abraham Lincoln High School Denver Denver Public Schools Career Education Center Denver Denver Public Schools CCI Denver Denver Public Schools Contemporary Learning Academy Denver Denver Public Schools Denver Online School Denver Denver Public Schools East High School Denver Denver Public Schools George Washington HS Denver Denver Public Schools Goldrick Elementary Denver Denver Public Schools Grant Middle School Denver Denver Public Schools Hamilton Middle School Denver Denver Public Schools Henry Middle School Denver Denver Public Schools Hill Middle School Denver Denver Public Schools Kennedy High School Denver Denver Public Schools Kepner Middle School Denver Denver Public Schools Kunsmiller Middle School Denver Denver Public Schools Martin Luther King Jr. Early College Denver Denver Public Schools Merrill Middle School Denver
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Participating Schools
District School City Denver Public Schools Montbello High School Denver Denver Public Schools Morey Middle School Denver Denver Public Schools North High School Denver Denver Public Schools Place Bridge Academy Denver Denver Public Schools Skinner Middle School Denver Denver Public Schools Smiley Middle School Denver Denver Public Schools South High School Denver Denver Public Schools West High School Denver Denver Public Schools Whittier K-8 School Denver Durango School District 9-R Escalante Middle School Durango Eaton School District Eaton Middle School Eaton Fountain School District 8 Fountain Middle School Fountain Garfield 16 Grand Valley High School Parachute 2 Garfield 16 L.W St. Johns Middle School Parachute 6 Harrison School District #2 Bricker Elementary Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Carmel Middle School Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Centennial Elementary Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Chamberlin Elementary Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Fox Meadow Middle School Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Giberson Elementary Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Harrison High School Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Monterey Elementary Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Mountain Vista Community School Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Otero Elementary Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Panorama Middle School Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Pikes Peak Elementary Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Sierra High School Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Stratmoor Hills Elementary Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Stratton Meadow Elementary Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Turman Elementary Colorado Springs Harrison School District #2 Wildflower Elementary Colorado Springs Huerfano School District RE-1 John Mall High School Walsenburg Jefferson County Public Schools Golden High School Golden Jefferson County Public Schools Jefferson High School Edgewater Jefferson County Public Schools New America School Lakewood
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Participating Schools
District School City Jefferson County Public Schools Creighton Middle School Lakewood Jefferson County Public Schools North Arvada Middle School Arvada Mesa Valley School District #51 Bookcliff Middle School Grand Junction Mesa Valley School District #51 Central High School Grand Junction Mesa Valley School District #51 Central High School Grand Junction Mesa Valley School District #51 Fruita 8/9 School Fruita Mesa Valley School District #51 Fruita Monument High School Fruita Mesa Valley School District #51 Grand Junction High School Grand Junction Mesa Valley School District #51 Grand Mesa Middle School Grand Junction Mesa Valley School District #51 Mt. Garfield Middle School Clifton Mesa Valley School District #51 Orchard Mesa Middle School Grand Junction Mesa Valley School District #51 Palisade High School Palisade Mesa Valley School District #51 Redlands Middle School Grand Junction Mesa Valley School District #51 West Middle School Grand Junction 27 Monte Vista School District Monte Vista High School Monte Vista Poudre School District R-1 Rocky Mountain High School Fort Collins Poudre School District R-1 Fossil Ridge High School Fort Collins Poudre School District R-1 Poudre High School Fort Collins Poudre School District R-1 Lincoln Junior High School Fort Collins Pueblo School District #60 Corwin Middle School Pueblo Pueblo School District #60 Freed Middle School Pueblo Pueblo School District #60 Heaton Middle School Pueblo Pueblo School District #60 Pueblo East High School Pueblo Pueblo School District #60 Pueblo South High School Pueblo Pueblo School District #60 Roncalli Middle School Pueblo St. Vrain School District RE-1J Altona Middle School Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Blue Mountain Elementary Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Burlington Elementary Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Casa De La Esperanza Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Coal Ridge Middle School Firestone St. Vrain School District RE-1J Columbine Elementary Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Erie High School Erie St. Vrain School District RE-1J Erie Middle School Erie St. Vrain School District RE-1J Frederick High School Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Heritage Middle School Longmont
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Participating Schools
District School City St. Vrain School District RE-1J Indian Peaks Elementary Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Loma Linda Elementary Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Longmont Headstart Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Longmont High School Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Longs Peak Middle School Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Lyons Elementary Lyons St. Vrain School District RE-1J Lyons Middle School Lyons St. Vrain School District RE-1J Mead Middle School Mead St. Vrain School District RE-1J Prairie Ridge Elementary Firestone St. Vrain School District RE-1J Rocky Mountain Elementary Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Sanborn Elementary Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Silver Creek Middle/High School Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Skyline High School Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Spangler Elementary Longmont 2 St. Vrain School District RE-1J Sunset Middle School Longmont 8 St. Vrain School District RE-1J Trail Ridge Middle School Longmont St. Vrain School District RE-1J Westview Middle School Longmont Thompson School District R2-J Walt Clark Middle School Loveland Trinidad School District #1 Trinidad Middle School Trinidad Weld County School District 6 Franklin Middle School Greeley Weld County School District RE-1 Ft. Lupton High School Ft. Lupton Weld County School District RE-1 Gilcrest Elementary Gilcrest Weld County School District RE-1 Mirich Elementary La Salle Weld County School District RE-1 North Valley Middle School LaSalle Weld County School District RE-1 Platteville Elementary Platteville Weld County School District RE-1 South Valley Middle School Platteville Weld County School District RE-1 Valley High School Gilcrest Widefield #3 Watson Junior high Colorado Springs
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Colorado MESA Staff
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Pictured left to right: Debbie Woodward, Michelle Walker, David Ramirez, Gale Day, Gloria Nelson, Melanie Haas
Colorado MESA State Office Staff Gloria L. Nelson, Executive Director Bo Donegan, Accounting & Bookkeeping (not pictured) Debbie Woodward, Development Director Chris Bonilha, Program Director (not pictured) Michelle, Walker, Administrative Assistant David Ramirez, Program Director Colorado State University MESA Center University of Colorado Boulder MESA Center Melanie Haas, Director Gale Day, Director
Get involved or become an investor of S ! Colorado ME A Visit online at www.cmesa.org or Email at [email protected].
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