
The University of New Mexico
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Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, 277-5915
March 9, 2007
New Mexico Students Compete at UNM March 10
More than 2,000 6 th-12 th grade students from across the state will participate in the New Mexico Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (NM MESA), Inc., 19 th Annual Statewide Jamboree Saturday, March 10, at the University of New Mexico.
School teams will compete in various activities including Lego Robotics; Prepared Design – Electromagnet; Trebuchet; On-Site Engineering, Math, Science and Speaking.
Opening ceremonies for Jamboree are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in Johnson Center. Competitions take place across campus starting at 9:45 a.m. More than 100 community volunteers and professionals from a broad spectrum of careers serve as judges.
Enrichment activities will take place in the Student Union building beginning at 10:30 a.m. A Laser Light Show, Wild Wolf Sanctuary and Exotics of the Rain Forest, are among the highlights. College recruiters will be available at information booths.
Now in it’s 25 th year, NM MESA targets secondary students from underrepresented populations to prepare them for college majors and careers in mathematics, engineering and science.
NM MESA provides academic enrichment to more than 4,800 students attending 110 schools in 31 school districts. As a year-round program, activities include college and career counseling, tutoring, advanced studies, leadership development, field trips and summer enrichment opportunities.
The annual Jamboree is hosted by UNM with financial support from Student Affairs.
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