STEM
What is the process of a gas turning into a liquid?
Condensation
What is a triangle with two equal sides?
Isosceles Triangle
Norco College is part of the 3-college district known as the Riverside Community College District.
What are the other two colleges in this district?
Riverside City College (RCC) & Moreno Valley College (MVC)
Quick! You have a question about MESA. There are three staff/faculty who you can ask for more information, name one of them! (include their role)
Azadeh Iglesias
MESA Coordinator/Counselor
Dr. Brittnee Quintanar
Assistant Professor/Counselor
Janelle Brekke
MESA/MAP/CPL Counselor
What can be measured, but has no length, width, or height?
The Temperature
What is the key function of a ribosome?
Protein Synthesis
What law of physics was discovered when the scientist observed an apple falling from a tree?
Newton's Law of Gravitation
Since it's inception, Norco College has had 4 presidents.
Who is the current Norco College President that took office in 2020?
Dr. Monica Green
MESA has been involved in some room reshuffling lately. What room is the MESA center currently in?
STEM 301
I was once an old massive star and soon I will be a brightly colored gas cloud, but for now I am a massive explosion. What am I called?
Supernova
What can be defined as "A natural process where certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun, warming the Earth and making it habitable?
The Greenhouse Effect
Where does gas exchange happen in the lungs?
Alveoli
Norco College first opened as an RCC satellite campus in 1991 called RCC-Norco Campus.
When did Norco College officially become the 112th California Community College?
2010
MESA has a rich history that started back in 1970. The inaugural class had 25 students and started at this High School...
What high school did MESA start at?
Oakland Technical High School
What kind of chemical element hates to be a follower?
Lead (Pb)
What is defined as a material with no electrical resistance?
Super conductor
If you draw one card from a normal deck of cards, what is the mathematical probability of drawing a jack, queen, king, or diamond?
4/13 or 30.77%
Norco College offers a few Men's, Women's, and Club sports.
List 3 sports Norco College offers.
Men's Sports:
- Cross Country
- Soccer
Women's Sports
- Cross Country
- Soccer
Club:
- Men's Rugby
- Women's Flag Football
MESA outlines an extensive list of services on their webpage. List 4 of them!
-MESA Orientation
- Enrichment in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and other related sciences through specialized tutoring, academic excellence workshops, and summer/winter boot camps
- Career Planning
- Academic and transfer planning
- University and College tours
- Internships and Research Opportunities
- Mentorship, Conferences, and other Networking opportunities
I can be good for you, I can be bad, I can be found all over inside and outside your body. I am microscopic and single-celled.
Bacteria
What equation describes Newton's second law of motion?
Newton's second law of motion states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.
F=ma, where F is net force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration
In the International System of Units (SI), what does the prefix "giga-" mean?
109 or 1 Billion
The Norco College Class of 2025 saw incredible success! How many total degrees AND certificates were awarded? (Round to the nearest hundred)
2,600
MESA Counseling a valuable resource during your time at Norco College.
How many times are you required to meet with a MESA counselor and what are 3 things you will talk about?
You must meet with a MESA Counselor at least TWICE per academic Year
You will talk about your:
- Work Schedule
- Other commitments (family, clubs, internships)
- Learning preferences
- Academic History
- What subjects are more challenging for you?
What can eat a lot of iron without getting sick?
Rust