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Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI)
About
The Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) provides support for students and inservice teachers to network in the math and science teaching community, and also offers great opportunities to attend conferences and professional development. MSTI is part of a CSU system-wide project to increase math and science teachers, and will play a big role in addressing an acute math and science teacher shortage (30,000 in the next 10 years).
Science Saturdays
Save the Date for our inaugural Science Saturday- Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9am-3:30pm at Sac State.
Agenda:
8:30-9am - Breakfast/Check-In
9-9:45am - Keynote
10am-12pm - Workshop 1
12pm-1pm - Lunch & Networking
1pm-3pm - Workshop 2
3pm - Raffle
Theme- The Science of Sound! Workshops will include:
- Theatre integration for K-2 concepts of sound
- Theatre integration for 3-5 concepts of sound
- Concepts of Sound for the Biology class
- Concepts of Sound for Physics class
- Music & Mood - Physiological effects of Music for the Elementary Classroom
- Music & Mood - Physiological effects of Music for the Secondary Classroom
Register HERE: Registration is only $20 and everyone will recieve a $15 gift card
Upcoming Events
- STEM Preteaching Program
Join the STEM Preteaching Network and get involved with other STEM majors to learn more about STEM teaching. - Math and Science Networking Event
Spring 2024 Date TBD - Sacramento Math Project
FOR SCHOLARSHIP & STIPEND OPPURTUNITIES VISIT OUR SATURDAY SEMINAR, FOSTER, AND BOOK STUDY PROGRAMS!
Student Scholarships
MSTI provides scholarships to students committed to pursuing STEM Teaching Credentials
Scholarship Requirements & Information
Scholarship applications closed. Applications will open in October, 2024!
National Science Foundation Noyce Scholarship ($15,000)
Resources for Students
Elementary STEAM Preteaching Club
- Register here to join!!!
- Register here to join!!!
Resources for Inservice Teachers
If you currently hold a Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential and wish to pursue an additional credential in Single Subject mathematics and/or science (including a Foundation Level credential), complete this application and see the College of Continuing Education options below.
College of Continuing Education- Single Subject Science/Math Credentials- want to add a single subject math or science credential onto your existing one? We offer summer courses to help you achieve that.
College of Continuing Education- Computer Science Supplementary Authorization- want to add a computer science authorization onto your existing teaching credential? We offer summer courses to help you achieve that.
Pathways to Quantitative Reasoning Courses
Math & Science Teacher Resources
Professional Development Opportunities- MSTI can cover registration costs for these Center for Math and Science Education (MASE) workshops. Use the promo code MSTI when registering.
Contacts
Jenna Porter, PhD
MSTI Director
jmporter@csus.edu
Karina Figueroa-Ramirez
Education Equity Advisor
figueroaramirez@csus.edu
CSET Resources/Support
- California State University Northridge will be offering free online CSET preparation workshops
- INTEREST SURVEY - click here to be notified about future CSET-prep workshops in math, general science, chemistry, physics and biology