MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) is a statewide public education program that works with targeted students in grades 7-12 who are interested in and capable of succeeding in math, science and technology-related studies.

It is part of the Utah MESA/STEP Consortium, a nonprofit organization comprised of higher education institutions such as Weber State University, businesses/industries, public school districts, government agencies and community organizations. MESA participants may move into the related STEP program when they enter college.

MESA's objectives include:

• Increasing the number of underserved ethnic minority and female students who pursue coursework, advanced study and possible careers in mathematics, engineering and science areas.
• Providing a program and activities designed to motivate underserved ethnic minority and female students to take better advantage of all existing educational opportunities.
• Increasing graduation rates of MESA-involved students from high school.

For more information, visit the Utah MESA/STEP Web site.