Advisors

Overview

An essential part of our MESA Network of Support, is the MESA Advisor. MESA Advisors receive a yearly stipend to faciliate a MESA College Prep program within their schools. MESA Advisors are passionate and dedicated math or science teachers that are the primary support and resource for MESA students. Advisors attend trainings, monthly meetings, and other professional development opportunities to enhance the student experience. Additionally, Advisors engage in student recruitment, enrollment, and planning.

MESA Advisors are responsible for:

  • Recruitment of 15-25 or more students to join MESA
  • Holding weekly meetings afterschool for an hour
  • Encourage and support college and STEM exposure
  • Facilitate use of Engineering Design Process and Engineering Notebooks
  • Share best practices with the MESA community
  • Register students for competitions
  • Incorporate monthly college practices during meetings
  • Complete and submit all necessary documentation to MESA office
  • Maintain communication with MESA office
  • Attend meetings, professional development, convenings, and other events

Getting Started

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Check out the resources we offer to help peak your interest or just learn a little more about Advisors and the MESA program. Here you will take a look at the essential role Advisors have in facilitating our MESA Chapters and the supports we provid through trainings and professional development to ensure our Advisors are equipped and prepared to enhance the MESA student experience.

Check out the currrent MESA College Prep Programs and see how you can get involed!

MESA College Prep


STEM Exploration

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Florida MESA team-based competitions allow students to showcae their projects, connect with other MESA students, and gain additional STEM exposure. There are various competitions that MESA students participate in. Click below to explore our competition options.

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College and Career Resources

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Througout the MESA program, students gain access and awareness to college and career resources and options from STEM professionals and industry experts through field trips, curriculum,  speakers, workshops, and more!

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