C-STEM GIRL Camp

Youth Outreach

The College of Engineering provides engaging programs and resources for introducing youth to the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Through our investments in K-12 outreach efforts, we pave the way for a new generation of engineering professionals and future leaders. Below are projects throughout the college centered around youth engagement.

C-STEM GIRL Camp

C-STEM Center

The UC Davis C-STEM (Computing, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Center develops educational computing and robotics technology, curriculum and pedagogical strategies, and provides professional development and support for STEM teachers to integrate hands-on computing and robotics in the classroom.

The center also hosts extracurricular activities such as camps and competitions for K-12 students. These activities provide exposure and hands-on learning in computing, robotics, technology and more.

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Tahoe Environmental Research Center

Students at the Tahoe Environmental Research Center

The Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) hosts education and outreach programs, providing science-based information about the Lake Tahoe region. Through exhibits, interactive hands-on educational activities and outreach, TERC inspires students towards environmental science, responsible action and active conservation and preservation of freshwater resources. Students can also tour the Tahoe Science Center and Eriksson Education Center, or attend educational field trips.

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STEM and Drone Academy

The UC Davis Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) program hosts an annual STEM and drone academy for local students in grades 10-12. High school students from the Davis, Woodland and Sacramento area are introduced to aerodynamics, physics and drone technology and design through hands-on learning. Student teams then have the opportunity to assemble a drone kit and fly the drone using cameras and thermal sensors.

Read the 2022 event wrap up.

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Reconnecting with Future Aggies

The Reconnecting with Future Aggies program is a new UC Davis College of Engineering initiative launched in the 2023-24 academic year. The program seeks to promote the college to prospective undergraduate students throughout California.

Meet the Future Aggie Liaisons

Youth Outreach News

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UC Davis Mind and Machine Summer Camp Inspires New Generation with Connection Between Engineering, Neuroscience

For the second straight year, the Center for Neuroengineering and Medicine hosted the UC Davis Mind and Machine summer camp for area middle school students.  

The three-day camp is designed to introduce students to the concepts of engineering and neuroscience. 

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Student-Created Nonprofit Fosters Early Interest in STEM

When Sayan Bhatia was 15, he co-founded the nonprofit program Start STEM Early to make learning science and math accessible and enjoyable for kids. Now a computer engineering major at UC Davis, Bhatia takes what he is learning to expand the reach of his outreach.   

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UC Davis C-STEM Brings Computer Science into Redlands Classrooms

Since 2010, the University of California, Davis, Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education, or C-STEM, has aimed to transform K-12 math, computer science and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) education through integrated learning.

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Engineering Ambassadors inspire fifth-grade students to explore engineering at UC Davis

In October 2023, Engineering Ambassadors gave a tour of campus to 28 students and teachers during the C-STEM Conference. Are you interested in an in-person tour? 

Learn more about Engineering Ambassador tours

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Hear from our students

Our Engineering Ambassadors share their perspective on engineering, what it is and what engineers do.

Advice for Aspiring Engineers
How to Become an Engineer
How Engineers Solve Problems

Want to hear directly from an Engineering Ambassador about their experiences with classes, research, clubs/teams and more?

Register for a tour or "Ask an Aggie Engineer"

Other UC Davis STEM Programs

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