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MESA Day competitions are geared to showcase students’ math and science know-how. Students spend time in their class creating and designing ready-to-compete projects, testing the strength of structures, launching gliders, and evaluating human-centered design projects that help to solidify the core math, science and engineering skills students learn in class.
The competitions also bridge classroom learning with real-world application and encourage students to think beyond what they learn in physics, calculus or geometry, while also giving the students the chance to compete for awards at local and regional levels.
2027 SR MESA Day Prelims (High School)
2027 SR MESA Day Prelims (High School)
Date: Saturday, March 6, 2027
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: CSU Long Beach
Format: In-person for ALL high school competitions
Registration
Registration
ALL ATTENDEES are REQUIRED to complete the MESA Day registration form linked below by Sunday, February 15, 2027, no later than 12:00 pm (noon).
Registration Link TBD
Submission Uploads
Submission Uploads
All project files (engineering lab book, science journal, etc.) must be uploaded to the PRELIMS > FILE SUBMISSIONS folder in the corresponding MESA School folder by Monday, March 1, 2027, no later than 12:00 pm (noon).
Competition Addendums
Competition Addendums
Cargo Glider
Competition will be run outdoors.
Coding Solutions
Teams must bring a computer (i.e. laptop, Chromebook) to prelims. No tablets or phones allowed.
MESA Math Mania
Teams must bring a computer (i.e. laptop, chromebook) to prelims. No tablets or phones allowed.
Maximum # of Middle School Teams for MESA Math Mania = 20 TEAMS
Moon Base
Competition will be run indoors.
National Engineering Design Challenge (NEDC)
Maximum # of Middle School Teams for NEDC = 10 TEAMS
Event Schedule
Event Schedule
All competitions will be held in person and will be run concurrently.
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
Arrival & School Check-In
Project Check-Ins
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Coding Solutions - Judging (closed to spectators)
MESA Math Mania - Judging (closed to spectators)
AI & Health Disparities - Judging (closed to spectators)
NEDC (see NEDC Schedule)
Passport Activities
10:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Cargo Glider - Judging
Crime Scene Science - Judging (closed to spectators)
MESA Machine - Judging
Moon Base - Judging
NEDC (see NEDC Schedule)
Passport Activities (cont.)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
Registration
Registration
ALL ATTENDEES are REQUIRED to complete the MESA Day registration form linked below by Sunday, February 15, 2027, no later than 12:00 pm (noon).
Registration Link TBD
NEDC Competition Schedule
NEDC Competition Schedule
Poster Symposium (9:00 - 10:30)
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Technical Pitch (10:45 - 12:30)
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2027 JR MESA Day Prelims (Middle School)
2027 JR MESA Day Prelims (Middle School)
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2027
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: CSU Long Beach
Format: In-person for ALL middle school competitions
Submission Uploads
Submission Uploads
All project files (engineering lab book, science journal, etc.) must be uploaded to the PRELIMS > FILE SUBMISSIONS folder in the corresponding MESA School folder by Monday, March 8, 2027, no later than 12:00 pm (noon).
Competition Addendums
Competition Addendums
Cargo Glider
Competition will be run outdoors.
Coding Solutions
Teams must bring a computer (i.e. laptop, Chromebook) to prelims. No tablets or phones allowed.
MESA Math Mania
Teams must bring a computer (i.e. laptop, chromebook) to prelims. No tablets or phones allowed.
Maximum # of High School Teams for MESA Math Mania = 20 TEAMS
Moon Base
Competition will be run indoors.
National Engineering Design Challenge (NEDC)
Maximum # of High School Teams for NEDC = 10 TEAMS
Event Schedule
Event Schedule
All competitions will be held in person and will be run concurrently.
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
Arrival & School Check-In
Project Check-Ins
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Coding Solutions - Judging (closed to spectators)
MESA Math Mania - Judging (closed to spectators)
AI for Social Good PILOT - Judging (closed to spectators)
NEDC (see NEDC Schedule)
Passport Activities
10:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Cargo Glider - Judging
Crime Scene Science - Judging (closed to spectators)
MESA Machine - Judging
Moon Base - Judging
NEDC (see NEDC Schedule)
Passport Activities
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
NEDC Competition Schedule
NEDC Competition Schedule
Poster Symposium (9:00 - 10:30)
9:00 TEAM # TBD
9:09 TEAM # TBD
9:18 TEAM # TBD
9:27 TEAM # TBD
9:36 TEAM # TBD
9:45 TEAM # TBD
9:54 TEAM # TBD
10:03 TEAM # TBD
10:12 TEAM # TBD
10:21 TEAM # TBD
Technical Pitch (10:45 - 12:30)
10:45 TEAM # TBD
10:55 TEAM # TBD
11:05 TEAM # TBD
11:15 TEAM # TBD
11:25 TEAM # TBD
11:35 TEAM # TBD
11:45 TEAM # TBD
11:55 TEAM # TBD
12:05 TEAM # TBD
12:15 TEAM # TBD
2027 LA/Central Coast Regional MESA Day
2027 LA/Central Coast Regional MESA Day
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2027
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: UC Los Angeles
Format: In-person for ALL competitions
Registration and Submission Uploads
Registration and Submission Uploads
All participating teams are REQUIRED to complete the sign-up form linked below AND upload/submit project file(s) by TBD. Please designate a team leader to sign-up on behalf of the entire team.
Registration Link TBD
Logistics
Logistics
Please see your MESA Advisor for information regarding logistics for Regionals (i.e. parking, transportation, competitions, etc.).
NEDC Events Schedule 2026-2027
NEDC Events Schedule 2026-2027
NEDC at Prelims (High School): Saturday, March 6, 2027 at CSU Long Beach
NEDC at Prelims (Middle School): Saturday, March 13, 2027 at CSU Long Beach
NEDC at Regionals: Saturday, April 24, 2027 at UC Los Angeles
NEDC State Championship: Saturday, May 15, 2027 at Fresno State University
NEDC Nationals: June 21-24, 2026 in Maryland, USA
Logistics
Logistics
Please see your MESA Advisor for information regarding registration, submission deadlines, and travel logistics for NEDC.
MESA Code of Conduct
MESA Code of Conduct
MESA students agree that MESA competitions are academic events and participants should present themselves in a manner that respects teachers, students, judges, hosts, and other officials at the event. Please remember that countless hours are spent in preparation and execution of the event for your learning and growth and many of the facilitators are volunteers giving their time for you.
The “golden rule” of competition means treating your fellow competitors as you would like to be treated. Show respect for yourself, your teammates, and your opponents, for advisors from all schools and centers and for the judges and other officials. This applies to those who leave the competition with medals and those who do not. Knowledge, pride, and empathy should be the cornerstones of any MESA competition.
All students must participate in a competitive event or other MESA Day activity at all times. Students are never allowed off campus or in areas not associated with MESA Day. Students are guests of the host campus and must respect all facilities, equipment, and property.
This code of behavior applies to MESA Parents, MESA Advisors and teachers, and MESA staff. Any type of misconduct will result in the immediate disqualification of the student, team, and perhaps the entire school. MESA reserves the right to ask anyone who is not conducting themselves per this code to leave the event.
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