Inclusion and Outreach Programs

Maseeh College students come to us from a vibrant and diverse community, and we are home to many innovative programs that contribute to an inclusive STEM ecosystem.

K-12 & Community Outreach Programs

Student using robotic arm in competition

Oregon MESA

Oregon MESA is a statewide K-12 based invention and engineering program for underrepresented students.

Oregon MESA

Portland Metro STEM Partnership

Portland Metro STEM Partnership (PMSP) is a regional cross-sector collaboration with a shared goal of transforming STEM education for PK-12 students and beyond.

PMSP

CyberPDX

CyberPDX is a no-cost 5-day residential summer STEAM camp at Portland State University designed to introduce Native American and Indigenous high school students to cybersecurity skills, principles, policies, and careers through an interactive STEAM curriculum and career exposure. No prior experience is necess

CyberPDX

The Maseeh College is committed to expanding access to education in STEM fields with particular emphasis on women and students from underserved communities. If you are involved with an organization promoting science and technology education and would like to partner with the Maseeh College please contact our Assistant Dean of Inclusive Innovation.

Maseeh College Student Success Programs

Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation

Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) fosters the success of students from racially underrepresented groups pursuing bachelor's degrees in STEM.

LSAMP

Engagement Achievement and Graduation for Low-income Students

Engagement Achievement and Graduation for Low-income Students (EAGLES) is need- and merit-based award that supports low-income and underrepresented students in STEM.

EAGLES

Identity-based Student Organization

American Indian Science & Engineering Society

American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations, and other indigenous peoples of North America in STEM.

AISES

National Society of Black Engineers

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) student chapter at PSU seeks to support the mission of NSBE nationally to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.

NSBE

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) works toward improving the diversity of the STEM field. The local chapter hopes to increase involvement and retention of Hispanic and other underrepresented groups in all STEM majors, with an emphasis on engineering and computer science.

SHPE

Society of Women Engineers

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a non-profit, educational service organization of graduate engineers, women, and men, dedicated to the advancement of women in the engineering professions. The local chapter helps students make contacts, cultivate friendships, and network with local engineering professional

SWE

We in Computer Science

We in Computer Science (WCS) celebrates diversity and provides networking and support to communities historically underrepresented in Computer Science including LGBTQIA+ people, women, gender non-conforming, first-generation immigrants, people of color, and disabled people.

WCS