Join this session to hear about the changes for 2024-2025, to access resources, and to demonstrate simple machines, elastic energy and energy.
In addition, learn about the new MESA Machine escape room to help you engage students.
Agenda
Review of rules
Resources
Concepts
Presenters
UC Riverside MESA Programs
Ben Louie
MESA Director, USC
Ben Louie is the competition sponsor for the MESA Machine. He has been with USC MESA for over 25 years and has been the previous sponsor of the Model Sciences and Prosthetic Arm competitions. He has also been the state representative for the National Engineering Design Competition: Prosthetic Arm Challenge.
Allan Staker
CEO, Brain Chase
Allan Staker is founder and CEO of Brain Chase, an immersive education company that sponsors massive global treasure hunts and escape rooms for K-12 students. Prior to creating Brain Chase, Allan directed Superbowl commercials, invented the Yoostar Entertainment System to put XBox users in movie clips, and worked in film distribution in Hollywood. Staker has also worked as a Marketing Director at Dell Technologies, Product Marketing Manager at Apple, and Director of Turnaround Strategy at Hawaiian Airlines in Honolulu. Allan graduated magna cum laude with University Honors in Film Directing from Brigham Young University and received an MBA from Harvard Business School. He lives with his wife and five children in Austin, Texas.