Are You Pursuing a STEM Career?

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MESA

Are you pursuing a rigorous STEM career? If so, the Mathematics, Engineering, & Science Achievement Program (MESA) aims to help underserved and underrepresented students achieve success in math and science-based degrees. By joining MESA you will be embraced by a supportive community of students, faculty, counselors, and staff all focused on math, engineering, and science-related career engagement, and your SUCCESS in these subjects! What sets MESA apart from other programs is the strong partnership with local industries (internship opportunities) and Norco's STEM faculty and dedicated MESA counselor who will provide mentorship and guidance every step of the way.

The MESA program has a dedicated space inside the STEM Center (Room 122) where MESA students receive the support they need to be successful in college, including specialized STEM tutoring and counseling.

APPLY Now to MESA

Join the NC-STEM Pathways Canvas page to receive important announcements and information on upcoming STEM events, internship, research, and scholarship opportunities. You can self-enroll at https://rccd.instructure.com/enroll/TWNAEL

Location

STEM Center (Room 122) on the south side of campus.
mesa@norcocollege.edu

Hours of Operation

Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Tues & Thurs: 8:30 AM - 7 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed

MESA Team

VACANT
MESA Coordinator
(951) 739-7803

Brittnee Quintanar
MESA Counselor
(951) 291-8588 (Text/Phone)
Send Email

MESA Benefits & Services

The benefits of joining MESA include:

Enhance your educational experience while completing the first two years of a bachelor's degree
Gain industry knowledge
Make friends who have similar academic and career interests
Develop close relationships with faculty members
Develop and improve your academic leadership skills
Connect with student and professional organizations to enhance your personal and professional development

MESA Services include:

MESA Orientation
Enrichment in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and other related sciences through specialized tutoring, academic excellence workshops, and summer boot camps
Career planning
Academic and transfer planning
University and College tours
Internship and Research opportunities
Mentorship, Conferences, and other Networking opportunities

Eligibility Requirements

Designate Norco College as your "home campus"
Be U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, Dreamer, or DACA student
Declare a calculus-based (minimum of one semester required) major in science, engineering, math, or related field
Intent to transfer to complete a bachelor's degree
No previous bachelor’s degree
Demonstrate financial need by receiving financial aid (e.g., CA Promise Grant, Pell Grant, CalGrant, CA DREAM Act, Federal Work study, CalFresh, GI Bill, TANF)
First-generation college student (parent(s) do not have bachelor's degree)

If you do not meet all of the above eligibility requirements, please inquire about joining our ASEM program. ASEM members are "Friends of MESA". Participation in ASEM allows students access to most MESA benefits. The only limitation is we are not able to fund out-of-state student conferences or provide stipends.
ASEM students must meet one of the following:

Option 1- Be First Generation and STEM Major
Option 2- Demonstrate Financial Need and STEM Major

Events Calendar

MESA Counseling

Welcome to the Norco College MESA community!

My name is Brittnee Quintanar and I have worked in higher education since 2006 and as a California Community College (CCC) counselor and instructor since 2014. As an alumni of two Inland Empire CCCs, I am honored to give back to the system that opened many doors of economic upward mobility for myself and my family. I absolutely love being a CCC counselor and helping students like yourself realize and achieve your career and academic goals! I especially enjoy working with STEM students, helping you navigate a rigorous course load and successful transfer to a university for completion of your bachelor's degree. I look forward to getting to know you and learning about your personal academic and career goals. Please reach out to me with any questions or assistance scheduling a MESA counseling appointment.

Brittnee Amberley Quintanar, Ph.D.
Brittnee.Quintanar@norcocollege.edu
Text (951) 291-8588
STEM Center Room 106
Connect with me on LinkedIn

Both in-person and online zoom appointments are available. Select the “Your Choice” appointment type and you will be directed in the last screen to select “on-campus” or “video appointment.” If your schedule does not align with mine, please reach out to me and we can identify an alternative day/time to meet.

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE MESA COUNSELING

MESA Tutoring

All MESA specific tutoring is held in-person in STEM Center room 122. Download the Fall 2024 MESA Tutoring Schedule. MESA Tutoring is open to all Norco College students, not just MESA/ASEM participants.