On Friday, November 7, 2025, Skyline College’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program hosted its first annual MESA Fall Gathering. Students, staff, and faculty came together to enjoy lunch, dessert, and a fall-themed STEM craft.
Participants let their creativity shine as they glued together pom poms, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and felt—then added LED lights powered by small batteries—to create “Circuit Turkeys” and other imaginative creatures. The event offered students a chance to unwind, recharge, and connect with their peers in a fun environment.
MESA – Math, Engineering, Science Achievement – is an academic enrichment program that helps educationally underrepresented students excel in math and science and graduate from college with degrees in math-based fields. Founded in 1970, the MESA program serves pre-college, community college, and university students at over 90 sites throughout California. Skyline College’s MESA Program is part of the MESA California Community College Programs (MCCP). To learn more about MESA, please visit www.skylinecollege.edu/mesa or email skymesa@smccd.edu.
Article by Stephanie Wells
Photos by Stephanie Wells and Denise Hum
