MESA Basics
What does the acronym MESA stand for?
Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement!
What city is SJSU located in?
San Jose
Socials like the Meet, Greet, and Eat event we're having right now fulfill what requirement needed to stay in the program for the semester.
Engagement Requirement
Solve for x: 2x + 6 = 10.
x = 2
Who is the Program Director of MESA at SJSU?
Mathew Stowe
MESA primarily supports students pursuing degrees in which major fields (mention at least 3).
Engineering, Engineering Technology, Aviation, Computer Science, and Data Science
What is the mascot of San José State University?
Sammy the Spartan!
These MESA students help plan events for students and are often found at the front desk of the MESA Office.
Peer Assistant Coordinators (PAC)
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
Who is the Student Engagement Advisor of MESA
Janeth Canseco
What room is the MESA office located in?
Room 366!
SJSU is part of which public university system?
California State University (CSU) System
Name at least one of the three most common kind of access events MESA hosts to prepare students for graduate school or internships?
Mock Interviews, Resume Blasts, and Industry Mixers
Which law of physics states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?
Newton's Third Law
Who is the Program Coordinator of MESA?
Samantha Figueroa
What are the quiet hours for the MESA Study Space?
11am - 3pm!
What is the official name of the building that houses the College of Engineering?
Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering
What type of MESA academic help pairs you up with a knowledgeable student for a 30-minute meeting on what to expect from classes, resources, and many more?
Peer-Advising Sessions
What is the derivative of f(x) = 3x²?
f'(x) = 6x
Who is this Career Counselor who comes to the MESA office every Monday from 12:30 to 1:30 PM to offer advice on exploring careers and majors, resume writing, job and internship searches, interviewing, and much more.
Kelly Masegian
In what year was the MESA program founded in SJSU?
1970
San José State University is known as the _______ public university on the West Coast. What is the word?
Oldest/First!
The Conference for Engineering Diversity (CED) is an annual event hosted by the MESA staff to promote engineering diversity for a brighter future. What date is it happening this year?
October 4, 2025 (Please attend!)
Sum of first 7 Fibonacci numbers: (30 seconds)
33
Name five MESA student staff members for this year (At least one has to be a PAC!).
Peer Advisor: Vincent, Karina, Ari, Alex, Leia, and Karen
PACs: Maria, Sarah, Marco, and Andie