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Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI)

About

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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).

Upcoming Events

Save the Date- Saturday, March 8, 2025

*In collaboration with the Science/Math Teaching Network (an Instructionally Related Activities - sponsored event)

Science Saturday- Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9am-3:30pm at Sac State.

*This event is sponsored by MSTI and NorCal Arts and partially funded by the CA Arts Council.

  1. STEM Preteaching Program
    Join the STEM Preteaching Network and get involved with other STEM majors to learn more about STEM teaching.
  2. Math and Science Networking Event
    Save the date - Saturday March 8, 2025! More info coming soon.
  3. Sacramento Math Project
    FOR SCHOLARSHIP & STIPEND OPPURTUNITIES VISIT OUR SATURDAY SEMINAR, FOSTER, AND BOOK STUDY PROGRAMS!

Math or Science Teaching Credential

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), 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.

College of Continuing Education- Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential



Student Scholarships

MSTI provides scholarships to students committed to pursuing STEM Teaching Credentials

Applications will open October 2025 for spring 2026 scholarship.

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Resources for Students

Elementary STEAM Preteaching Club

  • STEM Preteaching Program (links can be the same)
    Join the STEM Preteaching Network and get involved with other STEM majors to learn more about STEM teaching.
  • Student Scholarships (keep all this the same)
  • Elementary STEAM Preteaching Club- Register here to join!!!
  • Future Teachers in STEM Club- Register here to join!!!
  • Math and Science Student Resources
  • Fast Track to Teaching

Resources for Inservice Teachers

CSET Resources/Support

Test Prep Workshops

Contacts

Jenna Porter, PhD
MSTI Director
jmporter@csus.edu

Karina Figueroa-Ramirez
Education Equity Advisor
figueroaramirez@csus.edu