Oregon MESA

? A heartfelt THANK YOU to the JW & HM Goodman Family Foundation for their generous $10,000 donation! ?? Your generosity plays a vital role in advancing our mission to make MESA programs more accessible, empowering the next generation of diverse STEM leaders. ?? This incredible support drives our commitment to uplifting students, fostering innovation, and inspiring the changemakers of the future. Interested in joining our mission? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected] ?? Together, we’re shaping a brighter future. ??

? A huge THANK YOU to Umpqua Bank for their incredible $6,000 donation! ?? Your generosity directly supports our mission to expand access to MESA programs, empowering the next generation of diverse leaders in STEM. ?? This amazing contribution fuels our efforts to uplift students, nurture innovation, and inspire the changemakers of tomorrow. Interested in joining our mission? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected] ?? Together, we’re shaping a brighter future. ??

? A huge THANK YOU to The JOHN AND GINGER NIEMEYER FOUNDATION for their incredible $40,000 donation! ?? Your generosity directly supports our mission to expand access to MESA programs, empowering the next generation of diverse leaders in STEM. ?? This amazing contribution fuels our efforts to uplift students, nurture innovation, and inspire the changemakers of tomorrow. Interested in joining our mission? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected] ?? Together, we’re shaping a brighter future. ??

Reminder! ?? Join Oregon MESA, UPLIFT Leadership, and the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science, Portland State University Ambassadors on December 7th, 2024 at 9:30am for a day of College Exploration! ?? This event will feature info sessions about College & Career readiness, lunch and refreshments, and a college tour. Explore the labs, classrooms, different engineering tracks, and hear the stories of current college students.?? Live interpretation can be provided upon request, and a tour of the College in Spanish will also be offered. Remember to register with this link ?? https://lnkd.in/gsrN73YZ

Thank you to the HOOVER FAMILY FOUNDATION for their generous $8,000 donation! ?? Your support in staffiing expenses associated with MESA implementation helps us bring MESA programs to life?? Your generosity empowers us to continue inspiring the next generation of diverse STEM leaders! Interested in joining our mission? We’d love to connect—reach out to us at [email protected]! ??

Take a look at the FINAL part of our "ABC's of STEAM" series, highlighting MATHMATICS! ?? Join our fantastic Education Coordinator, Jonas, as he delves into STEM & STEAM careers in this field. We're wishing everyone happy holidays and a great school year! ?? Interested in joining MESA? Don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

As part of our Native American Heritage Month celebration, we are highlighting MESA alumn from all over the country! ?? Today's impact story features Dylan Moriarty. He is a Arizona MESA alum who is now a Geoscience Engineer at the Sandia National Laboratories!?? Inspired by his early experiences with Arizona MESA and driven by his time with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), Dylan’s career is fueled by a passion for data-driven storytelling to address critical issues. Beyond his impressive achievements, he treasures time spent with his family and creative pursuits like Dungeons & Dragons. Dylan’s journey is a beacon of inspiration for aspiring engineers everywhere! ???? Read more about his journey in STEM on the MESA USA website here: https://lnkd.in/gYr5iFbn

Thank you to the The Oregon Community Foundation for their generous $50,000 donation! ?? Your support in building capacity for social-emotional learning initiatives is empowering students in STEM and advancing equity across the field. Together, we’re shaping a brighter future for the next generation of creators and thinkers. ?? Interested in joining our mission? We’d love to connect—reach out to us at [email protected]! ??

There's still plenty of time to vote for Oregon MESA in this year’s First Tech Federal Credit Union Season of Giving Campaign! ? Your support can help empower our students with a $10,000 grant, boosting representation in STEM and STEAM. Cast your vote today and make a difference! Vote with this link?? https://lnkd.in/gzGxbvzX

Happy Native American Heritage Month! ?? Here in Oregon, we honor and celebrate Native communities on whose land we live and work. At Oregon MESA, we are grateful for the wisdom and traditions that continue to inspire and shape our shared future? Throughout this month, we will be sharing stories of Native American MESA alumni from all over the country making a difference in the STEAM world ?? #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #OregonMESA #HonoringNativeVoices