We send you sincere wishes that you and your loved ones remain healthy and safe. The university has just announced that all summer courses will be held online. We are closely monitoring further logistical decisions by the university and expect to hear more by mid-April. Continue reading…
From developing better water systems to buying a candy bar after a long day, these scholars find ways to integrate STEM concepts into their daily lives. Read the profiles of these Scholars and see the feature articles below Continue reading…
Growing up in New Mexico, Abby Seibel experienced harsh environmental changes within her community—drought, fire, water contamination. She saw the impact it had on people, and her drive to effect positive change on the environment began. Continue reading…
Critical thinking is simply a “way of life” for computer science major Michael Sanders. In math and science classes, Sanders was never satisfied with learning styles that focused on memorization without understanding the “why” behind the processes. He is finding that why through STEM CONNECT. Continue reading…
Join NCTM as they celebrate their Centennial with 100 Days of Professional Learning with live 60-minute webinars presented by selected speakers from the NCTM Centennial Annual Meeting & Exposition program that was to take place in Chicago. Continue reading…
Calculus. For many high school students, it's the Mt. Everest of high school courses, the pinnacle of curricular attainment. Calculus is so evidently a college course. Calculus is hard. Well, maybe not. Continue reading…
This list of resources, gathered from a survey by Teaching Tolerance of nearly 2,000 educators, features activities designed to allow students to apply their knowledge to real-world issues, a link to the ever-updating New York Times resource list, and online ideas and printables for at-home learning Continue reading…
Some of the HBR edit staff met virtually the other day — a screen full of faces in a scene becoming more common everywhere. We talked about the content we’re commissioning in this harrowing time of a pandemic and how we can help people. But we also talked about how we were feeling. Continue reading…
Below is a set of activities from YouCubed, with modifications to make them work better from home, making continuing to learn maths while maintaining social distancing easier. Continue reading…
Should districts seek to maintain continuity and offer structure, by moving as much of the normal school day as possible online? Or should they embrace uncertainty and prioritize flexibility, by being as responsive as they can to the ever-shifting demands of an escalating emergency? Continue reading…
Looking for NASA resources to inspire learning and exploration? Find crafting ideas, science experiments with household items and videos to watch as a family or for your students. Continue reading…
Stress happens to all of us, and it's normal to feel overwhelmed, especially during tough times. If you feel anxious or depressed, you are not alone. Your colleague, friend, or family member may also be struggling and could use your support. Go to ruralwellness.unl.edu for more helpful resources. Continue reading…
A Beautiful Day is a virtual early childhood space designed to connect with children and families in Nebraska and across the world. This space was created as a way to share ideas, to foster learning and play, and to support caregivers experiencing physical distancing. Continue reading…