Washington Mesa

MESA DAY 2011 (State competition)

Welcome to State MESA Day 2011 Competition:

Hosted by Microsoft at the Redmond Conference Center on May 14, 2011, Washington MESA Day is a one-day event of academic challenges for Middle and High School MESA students from MESA Centers across the state of Washington. With teachers, parents and MESA Coordinators, regional winners participate in competitions in the categories of mathematics, structural engineering and a wind energy challenge (three core challenges).

Students compete for prizes and awards which allow them to develop valuable academic and social skills as they participate in hands-on learning, team management, communication, and leadership in both oral and written competitions.

Fostering collaboration with Washington State’s rich community of scientists and engineers, MESA students will showcase their talents for future careers in STEM fields. For example, in the Wind Energy Challenge (WEC) students will compete with a technical paper, oral and poster presentation. The winner of the WEC will go on to compete in the national MESA competition to be held June 23-26, 2011 at the University of Washington.

WA MESA Day is open to the public, although only MESA students from middle and high schools can participate and compete.

WA MESA DAY is May 14, 2011 in Seattle, WA. To become a volunteers at this event please contact MESA Curriculum Director Dr. Phyllis Harvey-Buschel at pgharvey@uw.edu.

All MESA students must behave in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
All students are expected to handle equipment with care and show respect for our environment and surroundings.
Students should have a positive attitude toward all activities, be cooperative, caring and considerate at all times.
Students are expected to complete each competition on time and work to the best of their ability. They should listen to others participant without interruption, with respect and in a positive manner so that everyone will have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their hard work and preparation.
Students are required to be involved in an event at all times. This includes participation or as spectators.
Students must take responsibility for their own belongings at all times.

Location: Microsoft Conference Center -- 16070 NE 36th Way, Redmond, WA 98052