C-STEM Center

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C-STEM (Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education) is a UC-approved educational preparation program for undergraduate admission for UC campuses to prepare students for college and career.{{cite web|title=Extracurricular Activities for Transfer Students|url=http://askmssun.com/home/extracurricular-activities-for-transfer-students/#epp|website=Ask Ms. Sun}}{{Cite web|url=http://askmssun.com/home/extracurricular-activities-for-high-school-students/#epp|title=Extracurricular Activities for High School Students - Ask Ms. Sun|website=Ask Ms. Sun|language=en-US|access-date=2016-03-04}} C-STEM has University of California A-G Program status. High schools can add the A-G approved C-STEM curriculum{{cite web|title=UC/CSU - Approved Course List|url=https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/details/4534/}} to their own school’s A-G course lists for the UC/CSU admission requirements.

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The C-STEM center is located on the University of California, Davis, campus.{{cite web|title=UC Davis C-STEM Center|url=http://changetheequation.org/uc-davis-c-stem-center|website=Change The Equation|access-date=2016-02-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150316235345/http://changetheequation.org/uc-davis-c-stem-center|archive-date=2015-03-16|url-status=dead}} The Center aims to transform computing, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (C-STEM) education in both formal and informal K-14 programs through integrated learning, guided by two key objectives:

• Close the achievement gap by broadening participation of students traditionally underrepresented in computing and STEM related careers and post-secondary study.
• Develop students’ 21st century problem-solving skills through integrated computing and STEM education.

The C-STEM Center has developed educational technology C-STEM Studio{{cite web|title=UC Davis' Free C-STEM Studio Teaches K-12 Robotics and Computing|url=https://thejournal.com/articles/2015/10/19/uc-davis-free-cstem-studio-teaches-k12-robotics-and-computing.aspx|website=The Journal}} and RoboBlockly{{cite web|title=UC Davis Releases Free Tools for Teaching Robotics|url=http://www.roboticstrends.com/article/uc_davis_releases_free_tools_for_teaching_robotics/software|website=Robotics Trends}} with computing in C/C++ for K-14 hands-on integrated learning.

C-STEM Studio is a platform for teaching computing, science, technology, engineering and mathematics with robotics (Barobo Linkbot, Lego Mindstorms NXT, EV3, and Arduino boards). RoboBlockly is a web-based robot simulation for learning coding and math. The Center has also developed integrated C-STEM curriculum that integrates computing and robotics into Common Core compliant math courses with coding and math activities for grades 1 through 9.

The vision of the C-STEM is to provide formal computing education for all K-12 students. C-STEM ICT Pathway provides 12-years computer science education for K-12 students. The Pathway includes robotics and math with coding activities in RoboBlockly and C/C++ for elementary school students, rigorous Computer Programming course for middle school students, and Computer Programming courses and AP Computer Science Principles for high school students.

The C-STEM Center studies the use of innovative computing and robotics technologies to increase student interest, with an emphasis on Algebra. The C-STEM program tries to close the achievement gap, engages traditionally unrepresented groups and at risk students in learning STEM subjects.{{cite web|title=Math scores should improve with C-STEM robot class|url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/colerain/2017/03/26/stem-math-intervention-program-paying-northwest-local-school-district/99666204/}} The C-STEM Center provides C-STEM 2-Day Academy, On-Site Training, 1-Week Institute, and Train-the-Trainer program to integrate computing and robotics into their classroom teaching.