What is MESO?
The MESO network empowers Engineering student organizations by:
- Connecting orgs to resources and supporting them in reaching their goals
- Developing a community of Engineering student org leaders
MESO works in partnership with campus’ Student Organization Resource Center (SORC), providing additional resources that are unique to Engineering student organization interests and needs.
How to Become Recognized
1. Review your org’s eligibility below. If your org is not first registered with SORC, you should register with them by April 30.
2. If eligible, orgs can complete the MESO New Recognition Form also by April 30.
Eligibility
Student organizations can become recognized as either a MESO Member or a STEM Affiliate based on their eligibility. Both recognition types have access to all MESO benefits. The different classifications help Maryland Engineering better track student organization needs, engage with interdisciplinary engineering organization, and note when other departments/schools are providing support.
Benefits
MESO Launch
- Organizations can still take advantage of most resources for this school year as they complete their MESO recognition process. Beginning Fall 2026, orgs will need to be actively recognized by MESO to receive its benefits, including access to tabling at the Maryland Engineering Student Org Fair.
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The MESO committee will prioritize launching an equitable space allocation process to be rolled out in 2026-2027. The Clark School of Engineering is exploring options for spaces to be equitably provided to Engineering student organizations and developing processes to ensure streamlined allocation of available spaces.
