Advancing Equity.
Inventing Excellence.
Celebrating 35 years of vibrant connections
Since 1985, Oregon MESA has invested in the potential of diverse young people. We strive towards a future where all students - no matter race, gender, economic status, or zip code - can have the opportunity and preparation to succeed in the STEM fields and enter the innovation economy. To achieve a more equitable Oregon, MESA employs invention education to empower students of color, low-income youth, and girls to achieve academic success and college enrollment.
MESA Moving Forward: COVID-19 News & Updates
The last few weeks have been challenging for everyone as we’ve seen a dramatic shift in the lives of people across the country and in Oregon. MESA traditionally relies on bringing people physically together — from Chapter meetings to MESA Day — to build those deep connections between students, teachers, families, volunteers, and our community.
We’re evolving to meet the changing needs and constraints of these times. From taking events virtual, to communicating more frequently to MESA families, to creating new ways for volunteers to continue engaging with our program, MESA is still working to bring educational opportunities to students and families under these new circumstances. Learn more about some of these initiatives below.
Black Lives Matter
MESA was born out of the civil rights movement and we remain an equity first organization. The Oregon MESA team is black, brown, white, indigenous, asian and we will continue to stand in allyship with our Black brothers and sisters.
To our Black friends and family, we stand with you. We love you. We hope that you are able to find some time to take care of yourself, and recharge.
Read our open letter in support of the Black Lives Matter and co-sign to show your allyship.
OUR IMPACT
Oregon MESA serves over 600 students and their families annually. MESA students are:
65% low-income (free/reduced lunch)
71% first-generation college bound
50% girls
OUR supporters
Oregon MESA continues to offer life-changing programs to students because of the generous grants and donations from our supporters.
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