The below resources are integrated into the "MESA Machine e-Learning Course;" however, the resources are provided below as separate links for your convenience. The Overview of Rules and Machine Category and Actions videos present information for in-person events. For VIRTUAL competitions/events, please contact your local MESA Center for competition modifications and submittal instructions.

About the Project:

Intro to MESA Machine

OK Go! Video

Engineering Design Process

Overview of Competition Rules with Clarifications:

Overview of Rules

Machine Category and Actions

Successful Machine Launch

MESA Online Resources

Important Concepts to Consider:

Potential and Kinetic Energy

Mechanical Energy and Friction

MESA Machine Math Problems

Knowledge Check

MESA Machine Review

Thanks to Gray Bae at G.M. Walters Middle School and Cal State East Bay MESA for creating these resources!