{"id":391,"date":"2022-05-18T09:16:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T16:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/?page_id=391"},"modified":"2025-09-24T08:35:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T15:35:19","slug":"my-homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/","title":{"rendered":"My Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9fa1287e\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-cebd7bc0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f5c412ae\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f5c412ae\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2024\/01\/EWU_MESA-cobrand-1024x379.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-431\" style=\"width:374px;height:139px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2024\/01\/EWU_MESA-cobrand-1024x379.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2024\/01\/EWU_MESA-cobrand-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2024\/01\/EWU_MESA-cobrand-768x284.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2024\/01\/EWU_MESA-cobrand-1536x569.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2024\/01\/EWU_MESA-cobrand.jpg 1591w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-33c5cbe4\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-33c5cbe4\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>MESA helps students feel a sense of belonging and achieve success in STEM studies and careers. MESA works to ensure that Washington&#8217;s STEM workforce benefits from the state&#8217;s diverse talent and potential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-e525fa8e\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-8c954744 smooth-scroll width-test\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/18A5Qp7pKTI32tT7NMIAKeOBH-TzkKMvzbGfnTIzfc2c\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">MESA Application<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\">    <\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-54eee607 smooth-scroll width-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/give\/funds\/?search=MESA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Give to EWU MESA<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\">    <\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-16d6d0ca\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Joining MESA at EWU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student support center located in Computing &amp; Engineering 101 (CEB 101) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tutoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peer mentoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individualized and focused one-on-one advising and teamwork with faculty and staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internship support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career advising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid summer research experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conference travel support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cohort mathematics and chemistry courses with TA support and faculty who prioritize belonging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community and team building events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional development and career building workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School supply support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you so much for your interest in EWU MESA! If you have questions, please contact the EWU MESA Director, Dr. Melissa Graham, at mgraham14@ewu.edu. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1h8q3XmDIyJroMnmxcRF7ZilwrfCaW28d\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=104062409054634061195&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">here<\/a> for the Winter MESA Events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Populations Supported by MESA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Any student pursuing a degree in STEM is welcome<\/strong> in MESA. We particularly encourage applicants from the following populations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First generation college students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pell Grant eligible students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from populations historically underserved and underrepresented in STEM fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5158895f\" id=\"whoweare\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-4b1de0ae\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d665fe5a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d665fe5a\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-707b3197\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"158\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2024\/03\/MG-for-MESA-1.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa Graham\" class=\"wp-image-452\" style=\"width:auto;height:250px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1f4c3fc6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-10105eeb gb-headline-text\"><strong>Melissa Graham<\/strong> (she\/her)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cdf7aebf gb-headline-text\"><em>EWU MESA Director<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-559f4a6d gb-headline-text\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:mgraham14@ewu.edu\">mgraham14@ewu.edu<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-ed6b3045\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ed6b3045\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a8da1c88\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2024\/09\/KaiProfilePhoto.jpeg\" alt=\"Kai Valentine\" class=\"wp-image-35453\" style=\"width:auto;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2024\/09\/KaiProfilePhoto.jpeg 701w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2024\/09\/KaiProfilePhoto-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2024\/09\/KaiProfilePhoto-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-54685ab7\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-81b7509b gb-headline-text\"><strong>Kai Valentine<\/strong> (they\/them)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4ed44383 gb-headline-text\"><em>EWU MESA Program Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-267f49a6 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:kvalentine1@ewu.edu\">kvalentine1@ewu.edu<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-8b651812\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8b651812\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d8447015\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"104\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/mesa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2024\/03\/JC-for-MESA.jpg\" alt=\"Janae Carrothers\" class=\"wp-image-451\" style=\"width:auto;height:250px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-61ddecb3\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fa5557ec gb-headline-text\"><strong>Janae Carrothers<\/strong> (she\/her)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ca679150 gb-headline-text\"><em>Student Services Administrator<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-056fddb3 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:jcarrothers@ewu.edu\">jcarrothers@ewu.edu<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-38664286\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More about MESA<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-9851a611\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-52faed7b\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-52faed7b\">\n\n<p>MESA exists at both the national level as \u2018MESA USA,\u2019 a consortium of statewide MESA programs representing 10 states across the country, and on the state level, where the MESA program at EWU is the first four-year MESA program in the state of Washington. Washington MESA also supports students in grades 6-12 through the College Prep Program, as well as students at 12 community colleges through the Transfer Prep Program. To learn more about MESA at the national level, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mesausa.org\/\">mesausa.org<\/a>, and to learn more about Washington MESA, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/omad\/washington-mesa\/\">https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/omad\/washington-mesa\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benefits of Joining MESA at EWU Thank you so much for your interest in EWU MESA! If you have questions, please contact the EWU MESA Director, Dr. Melissa Graham, at mgraham14@ewu.edu. Click here for the Winter MESA Events. Student Populations Supported by MESA Any student pursuing a degree in STEM is welcome in MESA. 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