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Washington MESA Celebrates 40 Years of Empowering STEM Leaders
June 9, 2025
Student and Alumni Panelist (left to right) Brenda Obonyo, Kadance Butler, Arian Ariaye, Samaria Abraham. On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Washington Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program celebrated its 40th anniversary with a vibrant event held at the University of Washington. The celebration brought together students, alumni, educators, industry and community leaders to…
Eastern Washington University Celebrates Opening of MESA Center
December 19, 2024
On Friday December 13, 2024, Washington Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (WA MESA) opened a new center on the Eastern Washington University campus. Leaders from WA MESA, OMA&D, MESA programs across the state and those from EWU gathered for the ceremonial ribbon cutting. From EWU's blog, "Sezi Fleming, executive director of the statewide Washington MESA…
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Corey Garza, Washington MESA’s Advisory Board Member and Seattle MESA Center Responsible Administrator
November 8, 2024
WA MESA features UW faculty member Dr. Corey Garza. Dr. Garza is an Advisory Board member to Washington MESA and works as a responsible administrator for Seattle MESA Center. WA MESA was thrilled when we learned of Dr. Garza's spotlight, highlighting some of the important work he does as well as what excites him about…
Washington MESA Day
October 21, 2024
Per our mission, Washington MESA provides enrichment and access to students across the state to increase representation of historically under-represented students of color and women in STEM fields. Over the course of a year, students from current MESA programs participate in fun, hands-on learning activities and mini-projects in pairs or small groups—all gearing up for…