This annual event at the UC Santa Cruz Jack Baskin School of Engineering brings hundreds of students to campus to compete against their peers in a variety of STEM related events, from balsawood bridges and gliders to presentations and video game design. Working with MESA advisors and industry volunteers, students work throughout the academic year on curricula and hands-on projects that reinforce California State Math and Science Standards and support college preparation.

The 2020 MESA Day Preliminary contest will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 2020.