Get Involved

Supporting Faculty with Broader Impacts

The Learning Lab serves as a STEAM hub for faculty, researchers, and graduate students at UC Merced to drive forward Broader Impacts initiatives in K-12 outreach.

Because our Learning Lab operates year-round, our CalTeach staff can work with faculty to develop a hands-on curriculum that we can showcase to K-12 students in our space, making it easier to achieve and assess your outreach goals.

Email our Director of K12 Outreach and Education, Mariah Gonsalez, at mgonsalez2@ucmerced.edu with your questions about how to get more involved!

Our 2026 Faculty and Center Partnerships Included:

Faculty Partners in BSA 2026:

1. Dr. Dustin Kleckner
2. Dr. Sora Kim
3. Dr. Anna Nierenberg
4. Dr. Jessica Blois
5. Dr. Emily Moran
6. Dr. Jarmilla Pittermann (UC Santa Cruz)
7. Dr. Michele Nishiguchi (INSITE)

Grant Partners in BSA 2026:

1. The Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS)
2. The Institute for Symbiosis, Training, and Education in the Face of a Changing Climate (INSITE)
3. The Central Valley Community Composting Collaborative
4. ¿Field Curious? Sustainable Ag from Field to Lab
5. Secure Water Future (SWF)

Undergraduates interested in joining the CalTeach Learning Lab can view internships under the Pre-Service Teacher Training Program tab.