Are you interested in mathematics or science?
Do you like working with young people?
Do you want to make a difference and give back to your community?
Do you know teachers in California make an average of 58,000 a year? And as high as 94,000?

Explore a career where you can share your talents and education with the next generation.

California has an enormous shortage of well-trained science and mathematics teachers. The Science and Math Initiative is a new UC wide program initiated by the Governor of California and the University of California President to prepare and support students who are interested in becoming K-12 math and science teachers. It consists of a sequence of courses and experiences—including time in classrooms—to help UC Merced students become great teachers while they simultaneously complete the requirements of their undergraduate degrees.

What SMI at UC Merced can offer:

• Academic planning advice
• Experience in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms
• Courses designed to enhance and support classroom placements
• Information about California teacher-credentialing requirements
• Financial assistance for those who qualify

Interested in becoming part of SMI?

Enroll in one of our NSED courses or contact smi@ucmerced.edu.