Summer Invention Lab
In July 2026 Oregon MESA partnered with NE STEAM Coalition and the Center for Black Excellence to...
An equitable STEM future starts here.
Teamwork and community fuel student success.
MESA’s ecosystems approach to education brings schools, families, businesses, and mentors together to empower the technology-based workforce of the future.
“MESA has taught me that everyone should have the opportunity to create things and be heard. It reminded me that I have the right to pursue any career, especially engineering.”
Victoria C., Student
“MESA’s work is critical to advancing invention education. It gives young people more creative confidence, unleashes their thinking about ways to advance positive change, and maximizes their personal potential. That leads to a smarter, stronger Oregon.”
Dr. Carol Dahl, The Lemelson Foundation
“Our students have talents that often go unnoticed. At MESA, students are seen for their innovation and creativity. They are recognized for the great ideas they have and the products they create. This changes the way they feel about themselves; they can see themselves working in the STEM fields.”
Kerryn, Advisor
We are an equity program first.
Education can only help create a more prosperous society for all if we first understand each person’s unique needs and challenges, then provide equitable opportunities and resources.
Inspiring achievement for 40 years.
MESA breaks down barriers to access by providing no-cost programming at the schools where
underserved students are enrolled and engaging parents directly in their child’s success.
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Middle and High School StudentsServed Annually
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Students More Likely to Graduate High School Than Non-STEM Peers%
Of Students Report Increased Confidence in Invention SkillsHelp Oregon MESA thrive
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