K-12 outreach
At Berkeley Engineering, one of our core values is to “create knowledge equitably in service of a diverse society.” Our mission is to diversify the engineering pipeline by providing educational opportunities for all students — whether or not they’re UC-bound. To achieve this, we’re creating a robust, impactful K-12 outreach program that reaches California students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. We believe that all students benefit from exposure to engineering and, more broadly, to STEM and scientific thinking — regardless of their future careers.
Our coordinated K-12 outreach program is dedicated to supporting underserved communities throughout California and advancing the recruitment of non-traditional applicants to the College of Engineering. We continue to build on our successful programs, such as Girls in Engineering and Engineering Ambassadors, while strategically leveraging our resources to address the greatest needs.
Over 2,000 students participated in our K‑12 outreach activities between August 2024 and August 2025, including our Girls in Engineering summer camps, campus visits, presentations, and virtual events. We’re thrilled with our continued success in engaging such a large number of students! While the number of participants in our activities may fluctuate annually based on the specific requests we receive from schools and organizations, our commitment remains the same: to engage as many students as possible in a meaningful, impactful way.
If you’re interested in learning more about our K-12 programs and partnerships, please visit our Programs & resources page. If you’re a member of the UC Berkeley community and are seeking resources or policy information, please visit our For the UC community page.
In this section
Programs & resources Learn about our programs, partnerships and resources for K-12 students and educators.
For the UC community Find resources and information for UC Berkeley staff, faculty and students engaged in K-12 outreach.
Vision
To enable all children to explore engineering and see themselves as engineers.
Mission
To diversify the pipeline of aspiring engineers with accessible, engaging opportunities for all California students, whether or not they’re bound for UC Berkeley.
Engagement
From August 2024 to August 2025, over 2,000 students participated in our outreach activities.
Our team
We are dedicated to creating engaging activities that expose K-12 students to a broad range of engineering fields and illustrate the impact that engineers have on their communities and the world.
Our team is part of the Engineering Student Services group led by Oscar Dubón, Jr., the Associate Dean for Students.
Lizzie Hager-Barnard
Director of K-12 Outreach for Berkeley Engineering
Advisor for MESA College Prep Program at CSU East Bay
Anne Mayoral
Girls in Engineering Program Director
Our fantastic Engineering Ambassadors
Contact us
Do you have questions, or are you interested in partnership opportunities? Please complete this form to contact Berkeley Engineering’s K-12 outreach team.
Support K-12 activities
At Berkeley Engineering, we believe that a diverse, inclusive culture strengthens our capabilities and makes us more creative thinkers. Help us achieve our mission to diversify the pipeline of aspiring engineers by providing accessible, engaging opportunities for K-12 students throughout California.
Your gift helps us implement a coordinated K-12 outreach program that targets underserved communities across the state and aids our efforts to recruit nontraditional applicants to the College of Engineering. Thank you for supporting the next generation of engineers!