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Inclusive Excellence

We lead with an equity-centered mindset in how we teach, research, and support our Baskin Engineering community. Our dedication to engineering for the public good is inseparable from our commitment to breaking down barriers to entry for future engineers.

Meet your support team


MESA at Baskin Engineering

The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Engineering Program is the university level component of the statewide system Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program of the University of California Office of the President. At UC Santa Cruz, MESA provides academic and personal support to encourage the academic success of engineering students, many of whom are the first in their family to attend college or are from under-resourced communities.

MESA graduates
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Genomics Institute Diversity Programs

The UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute strives to involve people from all backgrounds in our genomics-related research and scholarship. Programs are designed to encourage and assist students in the genomics field with financial aid, support, and campus resources.

Diverse Voices

The Diverse Voices professional speaker series brings inspiring industry professionals to the UC Santa Cruz campus to engage with Baskin Engineering students.

Previous Diverse Voices speakers


Last modified: May 13, 2025