MAES was founded in Los Angeles in 1974 by a group of professional engineers to advance and increase the number of Latinos, especially those of Mexican American descent, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by creating opportunities and fostering recognition through its professional, technical, and outreach activities. The mission of MAES is to promote, cultivate, and honor excellence in education and leadership among Latino engineers and scientists. MAES is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Mission To promote excellence in engineering, science, and mathematics while cultivating the value of cultural diversity by:
Vision To be the model professional organization that successfully raises the education level of America and develops committed leaders for tomorrow.