Science Math Initiative at UCR
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Our mission is to increase the number of highly qualified teachers in science and mathematics annually into California classrooms. Get started with SMI!
http://smi.ucr.edu/start.html Mission
To increase the number of highly qualified teachers in science and mathematics annually into California classrooms. Goals:
* To encourage and create multiple pathways for students interested in science, mathematics, and engineering to consider teaching as a career
* To facilitate in and advisement of students toward completing a Bachelor's degree in science, mathematics, or engineering along with the possibility of establishing eligibility towards entrance into an intern teaching credential program
*To engage students in peer-mentorship opportunities to develop and enrich professional networking systems
*To provide courses that include an introduction to schools and teaching as a profession, cultural diversity, and education and educational psychology
*To provide field experiences in K-12 classrooms with supervised "mentor teachers" focusing on discipline-specific teaching methods to meet state teacher credentialing requirements
*To provide information about financial incentives, including loan-forgiveness programs
*To provide information on credential requirements
*To prepare students in areas related to career planning
Description
Participation in the program is free. However, all students participants must be a declared STEM major in either the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS) or the Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE). All SMI mentor teachers are California credentialed single-subject science or mathematics teachers. To learn more about our program please attend an information session. To view a list of upcoming session and sign up visit: Please visit:http://smi.ucr.edu/enrolled_students.html
09/30/2026
Hey, Highlanders! We are announcing our Fall 2026 Peer Mentor Office Hours! 🍁🍂📚 We have times all throughout the week and you can even schedule one-on-ones! Just drop-in to get some tutoring and/or mentoring!
09/29/2026
Are you looking to get involved with CalTeach-SMI? 🫵 Do you want to start planning for your future career in teaching?👀 Join our Peer Mentor Program and learn from a peer who has experience in fieldwork, STEM classes, and has information about the program!
09/22/2026
Are you 🫵 applying to TEPs this Fall?
Do you 🫵 want to know what it takes to be in a Teacher Education Program? 👩🏫👨🏫
Then, make sure to sign up for SMI's Guest Speaker Series this Fall!
Please RVSP at the link or QR code on the flyer, RVSP is mandatory to attend.
09/21/2026
👋 Welcome back to campus, Highlanders! 🐻 If you're interested in learning about STEM Teaching Careers, please sign up for one of our Informational Sessions during the Fall Quarter!
*PLEASE NOTE* For Educ 003 enrollment, SMI approval and attendance to an SMI Informational Session is required.
Enjoy this recap of our social events this past year! 🥳We appreciate everyone who was involved and hope you benefitted from attending. We look forward to hosting you and your peers this upcoming year 💙💛
07/06/2026
Are you an incoming 1st Year interested in teaching STEM? Then come visit the SMI Information Table at the Student Organization Fair during Highlander Orientation! Learn more about SMI and the pathway to becoming a STEM educator!
06/22/2026
Here is our Recap of our End of the Year Celebration! 🎉Thank you for everyone who came and we hope to see you next year! Congratulations!
06/08/2026
Good luck on your finals, SMI Students! Your hard work and dedication will pay off! YOU'VE GOT THIS!!
06/05/2026
Are you in need of additional prep for finals? Then stop by our Peer Mentor's Office Hours for last minute questions and support during finals week! 💡📝📚
Thank you all for your support on Give Day! As promised, for reaching our goal of $7500, our peer mentors completed the "HeHe Challenge with Dr. Eichler" 👀😆 We could not do this without you!
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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