The MESA lounge is open all day for students, staff and families to hang out between events or just to socialize with others. If you room is not ready, this is a location to place your luggage while you wait.
Delegates and Special Guests are required to register. At registration, participants will receive their name tag, meal tickets, schedule, and a backpack filled with goodies.
Wednesday June 22, 2016 6:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
SU Mezzanine
Students must present a document of how much was spent on their prosthetic arm. Only students are allowed in the rules review. Advisors or other state representatives are not allowed in the room.
Wednesday June 22, 2016 8:00pm - 8:05pm PDT
Ballroom A
The Rules Review Orientation is mandatory for all students. The session will allow students to ask any questions about the competition. It will review the schedule and expectations for the weekend. Only students are allowed in the rules review. Advisors or other state representatives are not allowed in the room.
Wednesday June 22, 2016 8:00pm - 8:30pm PDT
Ballroom A
This session will allow Advisors and staff to ask any questions about the competition. Additionally, the conference staff will review the schedule and review expectations for the weekend. This session will proceed the student orientation.
Wednesday June 22, 2016 8:30pm - 9:00pm PDT
Ballroom A
S'more MESA Social is sponsored by WSU STEP Students. The students will meet in the dorm courtyard near the firepit for S'mores. Advisors should require all students to attend this activity and mingle with their colleagues. Wilcat Village Squad (Firepit)
All Delegates and Special Guests who arrive after the initial registration have a second chance to register late today. Registration is mandatory and guests will receive their name tag, schedule, meal tickets, and a bag of goodies.
Thursday June 23, 2016 7:30am - 8:45am PDT
SU Mezzanine
Only students are allowed to setup their academic display. The board displays will be judges shortly after setup, and will then be available for public display from 4pm - 8pm. (Students should not leave any valuables on display as the event will be open to public viewing). Students to go into Ballroom C and get their Academic Posters (boards) and then bring them to SU room 404 A for their oral presentation, then return board/poster display to the Ballroom so it can be viewed by the public from 4:00PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday June 23, 2016 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Ballroom CShepherd Union Building
The MESA USA National Engineering Design Competition will formally kick-off at this event. Delegates should wear their identification. Breakfast will be served to all Registered Delegates and Special Guests.
Thursday June 23, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Ballroom B
Students may take this time to review their scheduled oral presentation and practice session times and prep as needed. Location-Dorms or any quiet room
All participants are invited to spend time in the lounge when not participating in events. Games and activities will be available throughout each day of the competition.
For Delegates and Paid Guests, this event will be open for 1 1/2 hours to accomodate student rotating practice sessions and oral presentations. Students may come and go as they are available between their practice session and oral presentation. Other guests are welcome to come anytime during the 1 1/2 hours.
Thursday June 23, 2016 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Atrium
This is a REQUIRED students-only practice and specification check session.Teams will have an official specification review when they check in for their scheduled practice session. Images will be taken of their device to ensure no team has altered the device post-inspection. Students must notify judges of any changes post-inspection. After this inspection, students from each state will have a scheduled 25 minutes to practice. Middle and high school teams from the same state will share the room. No teachers/advisors/chaperones will be allowed in the room. No other states may interfere during dedicated testing times. This time is an opportunity for students to fine tune their devices after shipping and is not meant to be 'exactly' like the actual competition. However, lead judges will be in attendance to provide supervision and answer any questions.
Students will present according to Competition Rules. During a scheduled time, only that state may enter the oral presentation room. The students have final authority as to who may accompany them in the room. Volunteer staff will comply with the wishes of the students only. Students should wear their National Competition Shirts during the Oral Presentation. Each team will have 10 minutes to present, and judges will have an additional 5 minutes to ask questions to the team. Immediately following their presentation, students will take team pictures and participate in a short online evaluation. For team pictures only, teams can choose what shirt they want to take a picture in.
Check-In Times:
Pennsylvania: 12:20pm New Mexico: 12:50pm Washington: 1:20pm Utah: 1:50pm Judges Break 2:20pm Arizona: 2:30pm California: 3:00pm Colorado: 3:30pm Maryland: 4:00pm Oregon: 4:30pm Students to go into Ballroom C and get their Academic Posters (boards) and then bring them to SU room 404 A for their oral presentation, then return their board/poster display to the Ballroom so it can be viewed by the public from 4:00PM - 8:00PM
Delegates and Special Guests can use this time to explore Ogden, Salt Lake City, or other surrounding areas. Shuttles will be available to Ogden, and to Trax (train) station to facilitate transportation to cities around the competition. *The Shuttle will be picking up from Wildcat Village
Students should come and meet other students. Refreshments will be available for students. Advisors should require all students to mingle with their colleagues. Students should remove their Academic Boards from Ballroom C immediately following this event.
Delegates and Special Guests who pre-paid are welcome to this breakfast. Competition will start shortly after. Best wishes comments by MESA USA President Interim Toney Begay
All devices to be judged will be impounded so students cannot make any additional changes prior to the competition. Devices will be inspected and compared with pictures taken at the student practice session.
Friday June 24, 2016 8:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Ballroom CShepherd Union Building
Students will be sequestered during the performance period; this includes cell phones. Advisors should keep all cell phones from students. Out of respect for those teams performing in their level, we ask that cell phones remain impounded until all teams have completed the competition. Please require your completed teams to support and watch all performances. Advisors and other state staff should avoid communicating with sequestered students. Volunteers will not pass on communications to teams during sequestration.
Friday June 24, 2016 8:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Ballroom CShepherd Union Building
There will be one round of buses headed to the Friday Evening Adventure at Lagoon. Please do not arrive late in order to assure transportation to the event.
Delegates and Special Guests who pre-paid will go to Lagoon Roller Coaster and Water Park. Dinner will be provided at this event from 6pm-7pm at Castle Rock Terrace in the park.
Delegates and Special Guests are invited to the Awards Ceremony and closing Breakfast. (Breakfast is included) 8:00AM Breakfast and welcome 8:15AM - 8:25AM Video of event competition 8:25AM Speaker 1 Jose Enriquez 08:45AM Speaker 2 Douglas White 10:00AM - 10:05AM Closing Remarks (WSU Dean- David Ferro) 10:05 AM - 10:15 Closing Remarks Thank you, Tony Begay-MESA USA 10:15AM - 10:55AM - Team Photos, photos from Gail, gift exchange 11:00AM - adjourn
Saturday June 25, 2016 8:00am - 11:00am PDT
Ballroom B
