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 91探花. The celebration brought together students, alumni, educators, industry and community leaders to honor four decades of commitment to STEM education and opportunity across Washington State. The event was made possible from sponsors 听补苍诲听.
The evening began with welcome remarks from 91探花 leadership, including Provost Tricia Serio and Vice President Rickey Hall, who emphasized the significance of MESA鈥檚 contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. Their speeches set the stage for a heartfelt acknowledgment from Governor Ferguson, who recognized the program鈥檚 pivotal role in shaping future STEM leaders in Washington.
鈥淚t is clear why Washington is one of the best states for science and technology. By helping students build their STEM skills early, we鈥檙e investing in the future of our state鈥攁nd Washington MESA has been leading that change for many, many decades.鈥�
-Governor Ferguson
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