Make an Impact on Future Engineers

We all know all about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The two deal-getting days are well known. But another day—part of a newer effort to spur holiday-season donations—is lesser known, yet potentially more impactful. Since 2012, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving...

A Life of Service Exalted

Mary Perry Smith lived a life of service to students and the community, and her influence was apparent in the kind words said about her during a tribute last week. MESA’s co-founder and the heart of the program was remembered for her passion, commitment and...

Passion for science, nurtured by MESA

— By James Hale Ryan Calloway’s affable nature belies a story of determination and persistence that has carried him to his current status as Electrical Engineering student in UC Santa Barbara’s prestigious College of Engineering.  Ryan grew up in Pacoima, a...

Leading California in STEM diversity

As a leader in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in California, MESA has a strong presence in this year’s third annual STEM Symposium.  The event brings together more than 3,000 STEM educators, influencers and industry representatives at...

Success in Silicon Valley

Mix more than 200 undergraduate MESA students  in Silicon Valley with dozens of industry professionals and the result is electric.  During MESA’s  12th Student Leadership Conference students gained the soft skills imperative to be a competitive employee in...