Delivering California's Future STEM Workforce

MESA is a college and career prep engine that propels student diversity and achievement in science, technology, engineering and math.

Announcements

What’s New?

2023 Student Leadership Conference

October 20-22: San Diego, CA

MESA’s signature Student Leadership Conference brings together engineering, computer science and other STEM undergraduate students with industry professionals to develop the next generation of diverse leaders. SLC is an opportunity for STEM students to develop team-building and communications skills necessary to successfully transition from college to professional careers.

Check out the conference page for more info about both the in-person and virtual events.

About Us

Who are We?

 

MESA serves students across the educational pathway through three complementary segments. 

College Prep

MESA’s college prep program sparks early interest in STEM by bridging classroom concepts to real-world practice, and inspires youth on their STEM journey to higher education and their    future success.

Community College

MESA’s community college level program produces a diverse population of transfer-ready students to advance their STEM educational journeys in 4-year university programs.

University

MESA’s university-level program produces career-ready, diverse candidates for corporate industry employment by providing the tools, resources and support they need to successfully earn STEM degrees.

Statistics

MESA by the Numbers

Number of overall MESA students in California

MESA serves over 350 middle and high schools, 40 community colleges and 13 universities in California.

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of MESA's student population is from historically under represented ethnic groups

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Female students in college prep segment

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Underrepresented students in community college segment

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Underrepresented students in university segment

MESA students are more likely to be admitted to a UC (80% vs 67% for California students overall).

  • 80% 80%
  • 67% 67%

Top 5 Degrees of MESA Undergrad Students

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

 

Approach

About Us

A grassroots effort that began with 25 students at Oakland Technical High School in 1970 has flourished into an award-winning program that serves almost 25,000 middle school, high school, community college and university level students throughout California each year. MESA’s long history with industry and its vast network of alumni are key components to success.

Testimonials

What People Are Saying

At that early stage, MESA helped solidify my interest in pursuing an engineering degree.

Jason Ibarra

Director, Digitization Services, Google

The program changed the way I studied, learned, and supported those around me. I never imagined I could ever reach as high as I have.

Katya Echazarreta

Engineering Assistant, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab

I learned a love for hands on math and science from MESA. I saw a diverse group that made me feel included and I had fun! I credit it as one of the main things that helped steer me towards a STEM degree and career.

Jennifer Scroggins

Senior Engineer, PG&E

MESA has truly supported me in many ways and is a program that goes above and beyond in helping me to succeed. Thank you MESA!

Daisy Manivong

Project Engineer, Kiewit

 Industry Relationships

Our Partners

Industry leaders partner with us to strengthen their workforce pipeline with diverse, top-notch talent.

Each partnership is tailored to benefit individual companies.

We're Here To Help!

MESA Statewide Office

1111 Franklin Street, 10th Floor

Oakland, CA 94607 

Call Us

(510) 987-9337