The UC Merced CalTeach program is designed to address the shortage of science and mathematics teachers in California's elementary, middle and secondary schools, particularly in the Central Valley region. This innovative program recruits and prepares mathematics and science majors for teaching careers by providing special coursework and field experiences in K-12 schools in the Central Valley, as well as direct pathways to a teaching credential in California. CalTeach at UC Merced offers two education minors, scholarships, and internships/externships. Visit our office in Science & Engineering 1- 270.
CalTeach Tutor Check-In & Pizza Party: Tutors in our after-school and flexible scheduling internships are invited to stop by and grab some pizza! On March 31st from 3-4pm.
Experience By Degrees Natural Sciences Career Expo: Explore careers in the natural sciences including becoming a teacher! On April 1st from 12:30-5pm.
Step Into Teaching Workshop Series: Undergraduate students can learn more about the process of becoming a teacher at UC Merced! From our undergraduate CalTeach Education Minor Degrees to our UC Merced Teacher Preparation Program. Next workshop is April 2nd from 4-5pm on paying for your credential program!
Future Teacher Arts & Crafts Hangout: Make a poster for your future classroom (or to inspire yourself!). All materials provided, first come first served. April 8th from 1-2:30pm.
"UC Merced’s CalTeach program is opening new pathways for younger students to experience hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning, academic support and early exposure to a college environment."
"The National Science Foundation awarded a $300,000, two-year grant to support START-UP SJV, which stands for “STEM Teachers Alliance for Regional Tech thinking through Underrepresented Professional development in the San Joaquin Valley.”
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has given Professor Stephanie Woo the CAREER award to help her delve into congenital birth defects by looking at the embryonic cells of zebrafish. Woo is the...
The technology world is punctuated by startups, and UC Merced is “starting up” its own program to invigorate computer science education in the San Joaquin Valley. The National Science...
When you add UC Merced students majoring in math and science with a mentor teacher it equals real-life experience teaching in local schools. That’s one of the many goals of UC Merced’s...
