February
High School Students Test Their Math, Engineering Skills
Approximately 350 students from area high schools recently took part in various contests showcasing mathematics, engineering and science achievement during Cal State Fullerton's annual MESA Day festivities Feb. 23.

MESA Day was part of the many activities held throughout the month of February during "Launch Your Future" Engineering and Computer Science Week 2005.

In the photo above, Jaci Cheskes-Harris, 14, of Costa Mesa High, prepares to send his glider into the sky. Following the bridge building contest, below, Beatriz Hernandez and Melany Pary show Peter W. Othmer, professor of mechanical engineering, their fourth-place winning entry, as first place winner Maricruz Gonzales looks on. All three bridge builders are from Saddleback High School in Santa Ana.

Photos by Patrick O'Donnell