Mexican American Engineers and Scientists
Our Mission “To promote ethical leadership, academic achievement, and civic
responsibility among Latino engineers and scientists at the California
State University, Long Beach.” Our Vision
“MAES Long Beach is the leading Latino
engineering organization in Los Angeles known for producing exemplary
professionals and for promoting STEM within the community.” History The Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES) was
founded in 1974 for the purpose of increasing the number of Mexican
Americans and other Hispanics in the technical and scientific fields.
Originally, the focus was on the professions, but as the organization
grew, so did the scope of its activities and interests. The Society now
represents the Mexican American community in the all-important
technological arena on issues related to education, economics,
environment and research. As a mature organization with a national
membership representing all the engineering and scientific disciplines,
the society now has turned its focus on the youth of our people. Many of
its programs, with the financial help of members, companies and
government agencies, are now directed at increasing the number of
students at all grade levels who will study and prepare to enter our
technical professions.
The Long Beach Professional Chapter was
formed by Engineers from McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, now, the Boeing
Company for the purpose of promoting and assisting California State
University, Long Beach University students reach their goals in
Engineering and Science.
In 1999, the Southbay Professional Chapter and
the Long Beach Professional Chapters merged to become the Long Beach
Professional Chapter, as it now stands. Out of this, the CSU, Long Beach Student Chapter was born.
We strive to:
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