CalTeach/MAST has moved!
As of June 20, 2017, the CalTeach/MAST office has moved to room 1362 in the Earth and Physical Sciences Building.
Please come and visit us in our new office space!
Our Mission Statement
The UC Davis CalTeach/Mathematics and Science Teaching Program (MAST) is dedicated to addressing California's critical need for quality teachers by offering students an opportunity to explore mathematics and science teaching through engaging course work and active internships.
What is MAST?
The UC Davis CalTeach/Mathematics and Science Teaching Program (CalTeach/MAST) provides students with opportunities to explore careers in mathematics and science education. Part of the statewide University of California Science and Mathematics Initiative designed to address the critical need for quality science and mathematics teachers, CalTeach/MAST offers seminars on effective teaching practices, active internships in K-12 and UC Davis classrooms, and academic advising. read more
California's Critical Need for Math and Science Teachers
California is projected to need upwards of 33,000 new mathematics and science teachers in the next ten years. read more
Spotlight on CalTeach/MAST
Delgel Pabalan
Delgel Pabalan, CalTeach/MAST alumna. Delgel graduated from University of California, Davis, majoring in biological sciences with an emphasis on microbiology and biotechnology in 2010. read more
Latest News
- From The Public Policy Institute of California:"California Needs More Math and Science Teachers"
- From The Washington Post: "Teacher shortages affecting every state as 2017-18 school year begins"
- From The Washington Post: "The United States’ growing teaching shortage: How it looks state by state"
- From edweek.org: “Next Generation Science Tests slowly take Shape”. Around the country, science instruction is changing—students are being asked to make models, analyze data, construct arguments, and design solutions in ways that far exceed schools' previous goals.
- From The New York Times: " Schools add "The Martian" to science lessons"
- From the Chronicle of Higher Education: "Why STEM Majors Need the Humanities"
- Professor Sandy Carlson is the recipient of the 2016 Encourage Award by the Association for Women Geoscientists. From AWG, "Your leadership initiative has helped to not only continue to foster the relationship between AWG and the Paleo Society, but to bring a whole new level of recognition to our awards for young women pursuing careers in paleontology. This is the definition of encouraging women in the geosciences!"
- From Forbes: "The 13 Most Important STEM Colleges For Women" - UC Davis ranks #1
For more news and events, see the CalTeach/MAST calendar
