MAES: Latinos in Science and Engineering

MAES Latinos in Science and Engineering at UC Irvine is a student-led organization dedicated to empowering students pursuing careers in STEM. Our mission is to foster a supportive community where students can grow academically and professionally. Through professional development, mentorship, community outreach, and industry engagement, we connect our members with the skills, opportunities, and industry relationships needed to succeed in their future careers.

Current Work / Recent Updates

Some of the work we are currently working on is Research Night. Research Night provides students an opportunity to meet and connect with professors at UCI that conduct STEM-based research. The event sharpens and develops the soft skills of aspiring STEM students, while granting the opportunity of recruitement. In addition, we are working on The Women in Stem Alumni Panel which focuses on the representation and development of a minority group across all STEM fields. Students attending this event are able to absorb the experience of an individual that was once navigating in their shoes, gaining insight they otherwise might not have. Another event we work on is Industry Night. Industry Night is a career-fair-like event in which various STEM-based industries are invited to present their line of work and make meaningful connections with like-minded students. The event develops students’ soft skills while gaining insight on a profession of interest. We attend the Great Minds in STEM conference every year where students gain the opportunity to network and connect with industry professions in order to advance their understanding of insdustry and grow as a professional. Lastly, we have a mentorship program named the MAEStros program. Our MAEStros program deepens connection wtithin our familia. Mentor and mentee of the same or similar majors are paired together to help guide 1st and 2nd years academic journey at UCI. In the 2025-2026 academic year the MAEStros program had the highest participants at 80 members.

Org Structure

Co-Presidents: Lead the organization as a whole, overseeing all activities, and representing the club in official matters.
Internal Vice President: Manages all internal affairs, coordinates logistics, and supports the Co-Presidents in organizational tasks.
Co-External Vice Presidents: Handles all external relations, liaises with other organizations, and promotes the entirety of the club outside of the University.
Secretaries: Maintains records, documents meeting minutes, and manages club communications.
Treasurers: Manages all club finances, which include budgeting, fundraising, and financial reporting.
Outreach Coordinators: Organizes outreach events, engages with the community, and recruits new members.
Academic Directors: Plans and oversees academic support programs, including study hours and mentorship initiatives.
- MAES is proudly unveiling the Academic Director’s Committee. This group will be comprised of passionate students' intent on helping their club introduce workshops and opportunities to grow.
Social Chairs: Organizes club social events, activities, and manages online presence in order to foster community and engagement among members.
- MAES is also introducing a Social Committee. This will compromise of students interested in helping promote MAES events and communications across various platforms.
IM Chair: Coordinates all intramural sports teams within the organization.