Middle School Students, Parents Learn Value of Math

SUNNYSIDE, Wash. — Middle school students and their parents can learn why math and science make great career choices during the MESA Middle School Conference this Saturday, Nov. 3, at Sierra Vista Middle School in Sunnyside.
 
MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) is an early outreach program operated through Washington State University Tri-Cities in Richland.
 
Workshops for students and parents will teach about the career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics; the higher education needed to get those jobs; introduce professionals who can provide advice; plus talk about how to successfully get through the school system and get the financial aid to earn those college degrees.
 
The day includes lunch and a “Science on the Go!” presentation by the Pacific Science Center. Doors for the event open at 8:30 a.m., with the welcome at 9 a.m. The closing ceremony ends by 2:30 p.m.
 
The MESA Middle School Conference is open to the public. Cost is $10 per student, while admission for parents is free. Registration is available at the door. Up to 150 students and 30 parents are expected — call 509-372-7244 for more details. For information in Spanish, call 509-372-7301.
 
Sierra Vista Middle School is at 916 N. 16th St. in Sunnyside. From I-82, take Exit 69, turn north on Waneta Road, turn left onto the Yakima Valley Highway, pass the Mid-Valley Mall, then turn right onto North 16th Street.

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