E d m o n d s 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 MESA COMMUNITY REVIEW C o l l e g e 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 A c a d e m i c Y e a r O v e r v i e w

The Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) program focuses on initiatives to improve diversity and retention of historically underrepresented students in the STEM fields, including African American, Latinx/Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and women students.

EQUITY ACCESS COMMUNITY We believe that race and gender MESA students will have access to Together, we will build and be should not be predictors of STEM opportunities that will academically and part of a community that educational outcomes. professionally develop them into empowers each other. competitive STEM transfer students. WHO WE SERVE: MESA STUDENTS During the 2019-2020 academic year MESA served 59 students. Below are MESA Student demographics.

American Indian / Native Hawaiian / Math and Alaska Native Pacific Islander Non-binary Physics Chemistry 3.4% 1.7% 3.4% 0% 5.1% 5.1% 5.1% 5.1% Latinx / Male White 37.3% Earth Sciences Computer Hispa1n8i.c6% 8.5% 28.8% 18.6% 33.9% 8.5% Science 37.3% 28.8% Racial and Gender Field Ethnic Identity of Study Asian Groups 18.6% Engineering 62.7% 25.4% 18.6% 25.4% Black / African Female Biology American 62.7% 27.1% 23.7% 27.1% 23.7% 100% 89.8%

75% 67.8% 71.2% IN THIS EDITION Welcome New MESA Student Center 50.8% Taking Action to Eradicate Anti- New Opportunities: Affinity 50% Black Racism: Update Based Clubs MESA Students Create Change MESA Students Generate 25% MESA Event Highlights Knowledge Transfer Student Spotlights Undocumented and Non- VISTA AmeriCorps Impact Resident Student Resources 0% MESA Scholarships 2020 Fall Quarter Events Students of Underrep- Low Income First Generation How You Can Make an Impact resented Color College Student in STEM WELCOME MESA STUDENTS We would like to start this newsletter with an acknowledgement of the land Edmonds CREATE CHANGE College (EC) occupies. We acknowledge that we are on the ancestral land of the Coast Salish People, specifically the Snohomish People. May we always honor the B r e n d a Indigenous people of the land we are on - past, present, and future, whereever we go. Brenda has made major contributions to Edmonds College serving as the Thank you for your commitment to dismantle institutionalized racism, sexism, and other Associated Students Executive Officer systems of oppression that our students face every day. If there is one thing that 2019 - for Administration by ensuring that all 2020 has taught us, it is the need to do just this; for people to come together and take student voices are being heard. On action to denounce and dismantle systems of oppression, specifically racism. Together several occasions, she has challenged faculty, staff, partners, and community can continue to come together to remove the leadership on their perspectives and barriers our historically underrepresented students face in their academic and career actions that have negatively impacted development. For some of you, this will be your first time learning about diversity, students. She actively advocates for equity, and inclusion student support programs. We hope you take the time to grow students at every level and is a strong within yourself and take action to create change. voice on campus. Some of Brenda's major contributions to campus has been This Community Review highlights a few MESA events, MESA resources, and most organizing Safe Space Chats for importantly, the students we serve. MESA students are leaders on and off campus, with students in support of Black Lives powerful dreams to solve some of the world's most pressing problems. We are honored Matter, helping secure funding for to have the opportunity to empower students, close equity gaps, and increase access. scholarships and the new Hazel Miller We thank you for your continued support and we look forward to the change 2020 - building, advocating for Services and 2021 will bring. Activities Fees to be equitably distributed, and speaking with policy makers in Olympia about financial aid TAKING ACTION TO ERADICATE reform. ANTI-BLACK RACISM: UPDATE In the Spring 2020 newsletter, we talked about how MESA was taking action to eradicate anti-Black racism at Edmonds College. We have been working to develop and continue programming based on students, staff, and faculty's recommendations and additional needs due to COVID-19 to best support and empower students. We have many ideas, short and long term, to create change. Three of them we are working on include:

Developing workshops for students to teach them about racism, microaggressions, Brenda, MESA student and Executive Officer and anti-racism. for Administration. Using our social media platforms to elevate Black voices and contributions in STEM. #AmplifyBlackSTEM, #citeBlackSTEM, #citeBlackwomen Work to support and help establish affinity based clubs such as the National Society Brenda will be transferring to UW Seattle of Black Engineers (NSBE). this Fall to pursue a Bachelors degree in Informatics. By combining her technical While this is still a work in progress and there is much to be done, we are excited to and interpersonal skills, she hopes to continue to be part of a movement to create the change that has been needed for lead teams in developing innovative decades. solutions to empower people around the world. She truly believes that education #BlackLivesMatter is the gateway to opportunity and success, and has worked endlessly to ensure that students, regardless of their MESA EVENT HIGHLIGHTS race/ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status can have access U W P h y s i c s S l a m : F a l l 2 0 1 9 to it Edmonds College. Brenda has been an integral part of the MESA family and we will miss her vibrant personality and "UW Physics Slam was the start of my consistent advocacy. school year and really helped me confirm #BlackExcellence my interest and passion for science." -Zambak, MESA Student, Civil Engineering

2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 MESA students and staff at the Physics Slam. VISTA AMERICORPS TRANSFER STUDENT SPOTLIGHT IMPACT B e a t r i x A c c e s s , C o m m u n i t y , E q u i t y ( A C E ) I n i t i a t i v e W h a t u n i v e r s i t y w i l l y o u b e t r a n s f e r r i n g t o ? In 2019, MESA was awarded an AmeriCorps U n i v e r s i t y o f W a s h i n g t o n VISTA position to expand and enhance MESA programming through capacity building activities M a j o r ? and connections with partners. In August 2019, C o m p u t e r S c i e n c e a t t h e P a u l VISTA member Megan joined MESA as the G . A l l e n S c h o o l o f C o m p u t e r Access, Community, Equity (ACE) Program S c i e n c e Coordinator. W h a t c l u b s f o r o r g a n i z a t i o n s During her year of service, Megan contributed to Beatrix ready to transfer to UW Seattle in the w e r e y o u i n v o l v e d w i t h a t Fall. many MESA activities, services, and resources. E d m o n d s ? Some highlights from the service term are listed I w a s a c t i v e i n t h e E d C C R o c k e t r y S o c i e t y m y e n t i r e t i m e a t below. E d m o n d s . I w a s a l s o v i c e - p r e s i d e n t a n d p r e s i d e n t f o r a w h i l e . T h e p e o p l e i n t h a t c o m m u n i t y w e r e a w e s o m e , a n d t h e y h e l p e d Megan developed several key systems to m e b r a n c h o u t i n t o d i f f e r e n t a r e a s o f e n g i n e e r i n g a n d streamline and build MESA's capacity. These e n g i n e e r i n g t e c h n o l o g y . F o r e x a m p l e , I l e a r n e d h o w t o u s e include the Internship, Scholarship, and e q u i p m e n t l i k e t h e 3 D s c a n n e r , 3 D p r i n t e r , l a s e r c u t t e r , Conference Database, Lending Library, f i l a m e n t w i n d e r , a n d w i n d t u n n e l . T h i s e x p e r i e n c e a l l o w e d m e COVID-19 Resources, and a new sign in t o b e c o m e t h e E d C C W i n d T u n n e l T e c h n i c i a n f o r t h e 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 system for the MESA Student Center. s c h o o l y e a r . A l s o , m y s e c o n d y e a r a t E d m o n d s I j o i n e d M E S A , Megan also contributed to funding requests w h i c h h e l p e d m e f i n d a n e m p o w e r i n g c o m m u n i t y o f w o m e n for MESA Scholarships and STEM i n t e r e s t e d i n S T E M l i k e m y s e l f . I t g r o u n d e d m e a n d a s s u r e d conference travel, resulting in an additional m e t h a t I w a s o n t h e r i g h t t r a c k . M o r e o v e r , s i n c e I g r e w u p i n $16,000+ to support MESA students. S i n g a p o r e , I h a d a l o t o f f u n a t t e n d i n g e v e n t s h o s t e d b y B r i d g e s I n t e r n a t i o n a l C l u b a n d T a l k T i m e E d m o n d s t o m e e t One of the key goals of the ACE Program is to n e w f r i e n d s f r o m a l l o v e r t h e w o r l d . build sustainable partnerships with industry and university partners to increase access to W h a t a d v i c e d o y o u h a v e f o r n e w s t u d e n t s ? opportunities. Megan began this process by F i n d a c o m m u n i t y t h a t i n s p i r e s y o u . A c o m m u n i t y t h a t developing and supporting collaborative events s t i m u l a t e s y o u t o p u r s u e a n y t h i n g a n d e v e r y t h i n g y o u ' r e with partners on and off campus. Collaborative i n t e r e s t e d i n . A c o m m u n i t y t h a t e m p o w e r s y o u t o s u c c e e d events included the Winter Internship Fair with a c a d e m i c a l l y . D o n ' t s t o p u n t i l y o u d o . T h e r e ' s o n e o u t t h e r e the Edmonds College Career Action Center, f o r e v e r y o n e a n d f i n d i n g i t i s i n v a l u a b l e . Boeing factory tour and career panel, MESA Transfer Connections Events, and various H o w h a s M E S A i m p a c t e d y o u w i t h y o u r t r a n s f e r j o u r n e y ? campus tours. T h e b e s t t h i n g a b o u t M E S A i s t h a t i t g i v e s y o u h o p e . Y o u h a v e h o p e f o r y o u r f u t u r e i n S T E M b e c a u s e y o u s e e o t h e r p e o p l e "It's been an honor serving and getting to l i k e y o u , o f t h e s a m e g e n d e r o r r a c e , p u r s u i n g i t t o o . T h e know MESA students this year. I hope the p e o p l e a n d s t a f f i n M E S A a l s o i n t r o d u c e y o u t o a l l t h e r e s o u r c e s t h a t a r e o u t t h e r e t o h e l p y o u s u c c e e d . Y o u c a n projects I've developed endure and support c o m e i n w i t h a n o p e n m i n d a n d y o u ' l l b e h e l p e d t o f i g u r e o u t MESA students for years to come!" y o u r p a s s i o n s , o r y o u c a n c o m e i n w i t h a g o a l a n d y o u ' l l b e - Megan, VISTA Member h e l p e d t o f i g u r e o u t a p l a n .

Model of dual sled from physics research project in 2019 (left) and free body 2019-2020 VISTA Member Megan diagram of forces acting on sled (right). holding a mini racing drone.

2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 MESA SCHOLARSHIPS MAKE AN IMPACT Y e a r O v e r v i e w S t a f f a n d F a c u l t y In 2018, MESA began offering scholarships to MESA students for tuition and fees, books Include MESA in your syllabus and and supplies, university application and conformation fees, and conference fees. These Canvas pages. scholarships helped relieve some of the financial stress many historically Request for a MESA staff member to underrepresented STEM students face. Additionally, MESA Scholarships are open to non- come to your class to talk about resident and undocumented students, who are systematically excluded from many MESA. scholarships and financial aid opportunities. Use a MESA Virtual background on Zoom. For the 2019-2020 academic year, we only had about half of the funding available we had Talk to your students about MESA the prior year due to limited funding. multiple times throughout the quarter. Send MESA opportunities students might benefit from. $181 $698 $11,909 Attend MESA events and connect Awarded for Awarded for University Awarded for with students. Books Application and Tuition Donate to MESA Scholarships and Supplies Confirmation Fees and Fees through the Edmonds College Foundation. Employees can set up A d d i t i o n a l U n m e t N e e d s automatic donations and even $5 a Many MESA students struggle to meet their educational and daily needs. Students go month makes a difference! without buying textbooks because they are expensive and many students skip meals because they don't have money for it. MESA's budget restrictions does not allow for scholarships for certain needs including direct rent assistance, groceries, clothing, and I n d u s t r y a n d childcare. By donating to MESA through the Edmonds College Foundation, you can C o m m u n i t y P a r t n e r s designate funds for student scholarships. Donated funds do not carry the same restrictions Monetary Donations: Donate to and will be used to meet a variety of student's essential needs. Though other resources are MESA Scholarships through the available at Edmonds, some are limited in scope, amount, or have additional barriers for underrepresented students to access. In our end of the year survey, this is what students Edmonds College Foundation. indicated they wish MESA had scholarships for: Internships: Provide the opportunity for MESA students to gain hands on experience. "Any scholarship I qualified for would "Rent, I was working full time and In-kind Donations: Provide resources make a significant difference. My struggling to maintain my grades. Now for students in need. Donate non- household is single-income, and that I've been laid off due to COVID-19, I perishable foods, school supplies, sending me to school puts a significant worry I will not be able to support both calculators, laptops, or other strain on it." school and my expenses." equipment. Site Visits: Inspire students by sharing "As an independent student I always "Access codes because I think I have the impactful work you are doing. wish MESA has a rent scholarship spent more money on those than books Mentorship: Empower MESA students program." and usually for many courses." by sharing your story.

"Honestly, I wish MESA could cover rent. I know most of us struggle alot trying to raise rent while focusing on these hard stem classes."

You can make an impact in closing the equity gap and empowering students by donating to MESA Scholarships through the Edmonds College Foundation. Even $5 a month makes a difference! NEW MESA STUDENT CENTER The MESA Student Center is moving! For almost a decade, many MESA students and partners have advocated for the MESA Student Center to move into a larger space that met students needs. Thanks to this student advocacy, the MESA Student Center will be moving to the Hazel Miller Building and have over 3 times the capacity of the previous The MESA Student Center in Mukilteo Hall filled centers. Without the passion, drive, and dedication of MESA students, the MESA over capacity with students. community and future generations wouldn't have this space dedicated to serve and empower historically underrepresented students at Edmonds College.

2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 TRANSFER STUDENT MESA EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: SPOTLIGHT V a n e s s a CONTINUED B o e i n g T o u r : F a l l 2 0 1 9

"I will be attending the Paul G. Allen School In November 2019, MESA staff collaborated with the Boeing Future of Flight of Computer Science and Engineering at program to tour the Everett Boeing plant. MESA community college students from the University of Washington where I will be Edmonds, Seattle Central, Highline, and Everett Community Colleges joined for pursuing a Masters degree in Computer an afternoon of learning about manufacturing Boeing passenger airplanes and the Science. innovation that happens behind the scenes.

While at Edmonds College, I was involved with MESA, the Society of Women "The educational tour to Boeing was a great experience. I learnt so Engineers (SWE), and the Engineering much about the different planes that Boeing has and the things that Peer Mentors program. make the planes unique. My personal favorite was the dreamlifter which is the cargo plane used to transport other parts of the planes. The best advice I could offer new students I learnt that Science is an evolving process and we cannot simply be is that an organized routine with set times content with where we are technologically. We have to challenge for studying, homework, and personal tasks ourselves and find easier ways of solving problems and making work is crucial to a successful experience while easier." also preparing you for life in the real world. -Brenda, MESA Student, Informatics MESA had a huge impact on my performance at Edmonds College. Without H o l i d a y C o m m u n i t y P o t l u c k : F a l l 2 0 1 9 MESA I feel like I would have had less knowledge of opportunities around me and I Students gathered with friends and would have missed out on all the amazing family to celebrate the end of fall friendships that I gained from simply being quarter during the MESA Holiday Community Potluck. Students in the MESA student center." brought food to share and had the Vanessa also worked on a physics project chance to practice building and exploring the connection between Artificial flying mini drones. MESA student Intelligence, prosthetic limbs, and aerodynamics. Gio was the first to complete the drone race course! MESA Students, friends, and family at the This project originally started as a simple Potluck. aerodynamics experiment using the Edmonds College wind tunnel but grew to encompass Vanessa's growing passion for connecting neuroscience and artificial intelligence. The NEW OPPORTUNITIES: project explored aerodynamic characteristic drag and algorithmic feedback loops needed to teach AFFINITY BASED CLUBS a prosthetic arm to accurately throw an object. For year two of the Access, Community, Equity (ACE) Initiative, the new incoming Vanessa and her research team developed a VISTA member will be working on four main projects, one being working with research poster and planned to present at the students to help them establish and lead affinity based STEM clubs on campus. UW Undergraduate Research Symposium. She There are very few affinity based clubs on campus and by helping build these hopes to further explore this passion at UW. clubs, students will have the opportunity to embrace and celebrate their identities within STEM, while connecting them to high impact resources. We have received funding to take some students to some these affinity based clubs and we are excited to connect students to these empowering organizations. If you want to get involved, let the MESA Director know! American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Image of trajectory model from Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Vanessa's poster.

2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 TRANSFERING STUDENTS MESA STUDENTS

M E S A T r a n s f e r J o u r n e y I m p a c t s GENERATE

M E S A D i r e c t o r KNOWLEDGE H i A l l ! H o w h a s M E S A i m p a c t e d y o u r t r a n s f e r A r i a n a j o u r n e y ? Ariana has been a MESA member for B r e n d a , I n f r o m a t i c s @ U W S e a t t l e the past 2 years pursuing a degree in T h e w h o l e o f M E S A h e l p e d w i t h m y p e r s o n a l s t a t e m e n t . Mathematics. We featured some of E v e r y o n e m a d e s u r e t h a t i t w a s g o o d a n d p r e s e n t a b l e . I her physics research about springs in w a s a l s o e n c o u r a g e d e v e r y t i m e I d o u b t e d m y s e l f . the Fall edition of the Community Review. During Spring quarter, she D a g i m , S o f t w a r e E n g i n e e r i n g @ U n d e c i d e d further explored complex phenomena M E S A h a s b e e n a t r e m e n d o u s s u p p o r t f o r m e b o t h by investigating the Lorenz attactor, "a f i n a n c i a l l y a n d a c a d e m i c a l l y b u t m o s t i m p o r t a n t l y t h e system of equations designed to r e s o u r c e s a n d s u p p o r t s p r o v i d e b y t h e d i r e c t o r a n d model natural weather systems", in a a d v i s o r s w e r e v e r y h e l p f u l a n d I c o u l d n ' t s e e m y s e l f paper entitled The Center of Chaos. r e a c h i n g t o m y p l a n s s o s m o o t h l y , i f i t w a s n ' t f o r t h e This paper "considers the relationships h e l p I g o t f r o m t h i s p e o p l e . between the unstable nature of the attractor and it's influence on a center N a t , E l e c t r i c a l E n g i n e e r i n g @ W S U E v e r e t t of gravity."

M E S A h a s h e l p e d m e t r a n s f e r s u c c e s s f u l l y i n m a n y This complex investigation resulted in d i f f e r e n t w a y s . M E S A h a s h e l p e d m e f i n a n c i a l l y d u r i n g t i m e s I w a s n o t a b l e t o p a y f o r t h i n g s a n d s t r e s s i n g a better understanding of how the o v e r m o n e y , a s w e l l a s h e l p i n g m e t o s u c c e e d i n Lorenz Trajectory changes across the c l a s s e s w i t h h e l p o n w o r k . A n d m o s t i m p o r t a n t l y I Z-plane with different inputs and how r e c e i v e d m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n t h r o u g h M E S A t h e n e v e r , chaotic behavior is altered by initial w h i c h I f o u n d t h e m o s t h e l p f u l a s I d o n ' t h a v e a n y o n e conditions. This type of research could i n m y f a m i l y t h a t h a s g r a d u a t e d c o l l e g e inform future understandings of complex weather patterns and their M E S A D i r e c t o r impacts on health and safety. T h a n k y o u f o r s h a r i n g a n d w e a r e s o e x c i t e d t o s e e w h a t y o u w i l l a c c o m p l i s h i n t h e f u t u r e !

UNDOCUMENTED AND NON-RESIDENT STUDENT RESOURCES Y o u b e l o n g h e r e .

Undocumented and non-resident students are eligible for MESA and are encouraged to apply. We do not ask for social security numbers. All MESA members are eligible for

MESA Scholarships. Sample graph from "The Center of Chaos" showing the Lorenz MESA can also help you find scholarships and other resources to help support you Trajectory in XYZ planes. through your academic and personal journey. The MESA website and the Conferences, Internships, and Scholarships Database catalogs other helpful links and databases. Ariana will be transferring to Brown University in Rhode Island this Fall to Don't forget to learn more and if eligible, complete the Resident Affidavit (House Bill 1079), pursue her bachelors degree in which determines which students can receive the in-state tuition rate, if you have not Applied Mathematics. We're excited to already. You will need to complete this at each institution you attend. Additionally, MESA see what else she accomplishes in her is an approved co-curricular program and by filling out the Non-resident Co-Curricular educational journey! Program Participant Tuition/Fee Waiver Form, you can see if you qualify to have some portion of tuition waived. The MESA Director can sign this form for you and it must be submitted 3 business days before each quarter you are applying for the waiver.

2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 INTERNSHIP FAIR MESA EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: W i n t e r 2 0 2 0 The STEM Division and MESA CONTINUED collaborated with the Edmonds College W a f f l e B a r w i t h M E S A K i c k o f f : W i n t e r 2 0 2 0 Career Action Center (CAC) to organize and recruit for the Winter Internship Fair. MESA started off the Winter quarter Previous career fairs offered limited with a cozy community kickoff. The STEM opportunities and often focused MESA room was filled with students on current employment opportunities making waffles, and munching on rather than internships. In STEM and sweet treats to welcome them back many other fields, internships are a key to campus after the Winter break. step in gaining experience in research, industry, and other real-world scenarios. MESA and STEM staff worked with CAC staff to recruit employers or internship MESA Students fill the Student Center at the Kickoff hosts from a variety of disciplines. event while enjoying their homemade waffles. Attendees included the National Oceanic A d v a n c i n g t h e F u t u r e o f A e r o s p a c e C o n f e r e n c e : W i n t e r and Atmospheric Administration, 2 0 2 0 Watchguard, the UW Clean Energy Institute, and others. Students attended the AIAA Advancing the Future of Aerospace Conference in Overall, 150+ Edmonds College November. After kicking off with a keynote students attended the Internship Fair about the Boeing's contributions to the and of the 66 that submitted a post event Apollo Program, industry professionals survey, 42.4% said they were interested from many local companies gave in visiting and learning about STEM presentations about electrified flight, employers. 94.4% indicated that the innovation in plane engines, and their employers present were helpful and passion for aerospace. Attending informative. conferences and talking with professionals provides the opportunity for MESA MESA students and staff during the AIAA We hope to partner with the CAC in the students to connect with industry mentors Conference. future to increase access to internship and learn about industries they want to opportunities. Many local companies, work in the future. non-profits, and universities regularly host internships but often overlook the W o m e n i n S c i e n c e a n d E n g i n e e r i n g ( W i S E ) C o n f e r e n c e : talent and enthusiasm of community W i n t e r 2 0 2 0 college students. Bringing them to campus enhances student knowledge and increases connections between the college and surrounding community. "WiSE impacted my intended major and future career options, was amazing to hear talks from women succeeding in STEM avenues/careers and helped me to look into the future of my schooling beyond my bachelors." - MESA Student

MESA students and staff at the WiSE 2020 conference.

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"Game nights were everything. It was a chance for me to take a break from the crazy online classes and interact with my friends. Mesa Student Center MESA students talking with potential has been my home." internship hosts. -Brenda, MESA Student, Informatics

2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 MESA EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: 2019-2020 EVENTS Fall 2019 STEM Start CONTINUED STEM & MESA Kickoff B o e i n g P a n e l : S p r i n g 2 0 2 0 Boeing Tour Community Holiday Potluck, Drone Building In collaboration with the Everett Community College MESA, we hosted a virtual and Racing panel discussion with four Boeing professionals. They shared about their career AIAA Advancing the Future of Aerospace journeys and tips for interviews. Students learned about the diversity of jobs within Conference Boeing and how to land an internship. One key take-away was that standing out is Physics Slam more than GPAs and classes. Often all the applicants have the same technical and UW Bothell Visit educational background, so your experiences, projects, passion, etc. make you UW Transfer Student Preview Day unique and it is those things that can make you stand out. We thank the Personal Statement Workshops professionals for taking the time out of their day to connect with MESA students! Participated in Campus Sustainability Day T r a n s f e r C o n n e c t i o n s E v e n t s : S p r i n g 2 0 2 0 Winter 2020 With the eleven other MESA Community College sites, we hosted a series of eight MESA Kickoff: Waffle Bar events connecting transferring students with resources and current students at their WiSE Conference new universities. Each event featured a panel of current students or alumni and UW Transfer Day and Biorobotics Lab Tour allowed MESA students to candidly ask questions about classes, student life, and iFLY - Indoor Skydiving campus culture. We thank everyone that helped make this impactful event happen! Wind Tunnel Building 1 and 2 WSU Everett Tour Internship Fair with EC Career Action "I like how the panelists answer the questions based on their experience, Center it was very useful and relatable." AAAS Conference - Spokane Falls Community College MESA Student, Mechanical Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers & Women's Transportation Seminar Panel Engineering with EC Engineering

Spring 2020 "We are all figuring things out together! It was wonderful to hear the Connect to Community: Virtual Kickoff variation of experiences among the panelists and incoming students." Weekly Virtual Game Nights - Panelist from UW Seattle, Marine Biology Weekly Meditation Transfer Connections Events Boeing Panel Online STEM Experiences 2020 FALL QUARTER EVENTS Family Feud with EvCC MESA Women's Empowerment Awards with We are very excited to start the upcoming Fall quarter off strong! We will be virtual Campus Partners and will continue to offer high impact resources and events for students. Here is STEM & MESA Awards what we have planned so far and check our social media for other updates!

Sept. 18th: 2020 Virtual 2020 Virtual STEM & MESA Website STEM & MESA Kickoff https://rb.gy/jhvtrp Oct. 1st: MESA Community JOIN THE College Programs Digital Career Coaching Event with lllllllCyborgmobile #MESAfamily Oct. 15th -17th: American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Conference e d c c . e d u / m e s a Oct. 19th - 24th: Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics m e s a @ e d c c . e d u and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Conference Oct. 28th - Nov. 1st: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers @ e c m e s a f a m i l y (SHPE) Conference @ e c m e s a f a m i l y Nov. 2nd - 13th: Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Conference s h o w c a s e / e c m e s a If you are interested in attending these events, let the MESA Director know!

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