Events
Demo Day
Demo Day marks the middle of our MESA year and is held in February or March at the University of South Florida. It is a day of fun, exploration, learning, and networking. This is the first opportunity for MESA students to gather together and share what they have been working on. There are a number of activities to engage in such as STEM challenges, programs, career exploration, and of course a competition
Demo Day Requirements
For the Demo Day competition, students will need to develop a presentation that includes information about the process of their Yearly Themed Project. The information in the presentation should include but is not limited to:
- Team Introductions
- Challenge Outline
- User Information
- Early-stage prototype (sketch, drawing, or rapid prototype)
- Optional Microcontroller Information
- Optional Coding explanation, innovation, and impact
- Design Process Description
- Next Steps
Students design their projects around the Florida MESA's project theme. The user that students make their projects for must also be a member of their communities including family members, teachers, peers, school staff, members of your neighborhood, professionals within the field, and more!
MESA teams are encouraged to submit a draft of their Design Brief to receive feedback in preparation for MESA Day later in the year. The option Design Brief will not be counted into scoring for Demo Day.
Date for the 2025 Florida MESA Demo Day Coming Soon!