CalTeach/Mathematics and Science Teaching Program

About us

The UC Davis CalTeach/Mathematics and Science Teaching Program (CalTeach/MAST) provides students with opportunities to explore careers in mathematics and science education.

News

CalTeach academic coordinator Susann Pinter invited to present "Project Ecosystem" at GSA Connects 2024 meeting: From Yarn to Oceans: Susann Pinter’s “Project Ecosystem” Lands a Spot at GSA Connects
From Washington Post: Never seen it this bad: America faces catastrophic teacher shortage.
From EdSurge: Nearly 1 out of 5 classes in California taught by underprepared teachers.
From EdSurge: Is Teaching Still an Appealing Profession? A Growing Teacher Shortage Worries Experts?
From Sci & Tell: Sci and Tell. Stories from scientists, for everyone.
From the Learning Policy Institute: Sharpening the Divide: How California’s Teacher Shortages Expand Inequality
From USA Today: Back to school? 1 in 5 teachers are unlikely to return to reopened classrooms this fall, poll says
From npr.org: A Looming Financial Meltdown For America's Schools
From AAAS: What Do Preservice Science Teachers Understand about Principles of Effective Teaching for Diverse Learners?
From PPIC: Governor Newsom Proposes New Investments in Math and Science Teachers
Kathlan Latimer is honored as one of the 2020 Women of the Year by Congressman John Garamendi.

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Our mission

The UC Davis CalTeach/Mathematics and Science Teaching Program (CalTeach/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.

A critical need

California is projected to need upwards of 33,000 new mathematics and science teachers in the next ten years. read more

K-12 Teachers

Local K-12 math and science teachers are an integral part of the CalTeach/MAST program, and we are always eager to connect and work with educators interested in mentoring the next generation of teachers. If you teach in a community near Davis and would like a to become a mentor teacher for one of our CalTeach/MAST students, please get in touch with us at mast@ucdavis.edu

UC Davis Faculty and Staff

In broadening our campus relationships, CalTeach/MAST is seeking faculty interested in improving K-12 STEM education to act as Faculty Affiliates or Advisory Board members. Campus faculty interested in working with the CalTeach/MAST program are encouraged to get in touch with our CalTeach/MAST program director Sandra Carlson at sjcarlson@ucdavis.edu

Support CalTeach/MAST

There are several ways you can support the CalTeach/Mathematics and Science Teaching Program at UC Davis.

Give to CalTeach/MAST

Your gift to CalTeach/MAST will support our mission to improve K-12 public math and science education in the greater Davis/Sacramento Area and across the state. Your donation will help ensure CalTeach/MAST continues supporting UC Davis students working to become teachers and change the future. https://give.ucdavis.edu/MATM/GMASTV

Contact us

mast@ucdavis.edu | 530-754-1056
mast.ucdavis.edu

1362 Earth and Physical Sciences Building, UC Davis, CA 95616

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