Congratulations to the nine teachers who earned master’s degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in August 2021, in part as a result of their participation in the MAT program, ITEAM or the NMSSI, and the two teachers who earned their doctorates. Continue reading…
Findings from the SEMINAL study have been published in the 2021 book "Transformational Change Efforts: Student Engagement in Mathematics through an Institutional Network for Active Learning." CSMCE Associate Director Wendy Smith is one of the co-editors. Continue reading…
Increase student interest and success in science by enhancing your knowledge of equitable and inclusive science teaching and learning as a Master Teaching Fellow at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Apply by October 15 to start the process as an MTF! Continue reading…
The next Meet a Mathematician! video interview in the popular series is with Dr. Hortensia Soto, who is also featured on AWM's first deck of EvenQuads cards. Soto is a native Nebraskan who has hosted an online Math Teachers' Circle for the UNL CSMCE and taught NMSSI courses for us. Continue reading…
Seeking applications from early-career scientists and/or science outreach communicators interested in advancing science and science literacy in Nebraska by developing and implementing NAS programs. Continue reading…
The second online Math Day, referred to as Math Day 2.0, will be held virtually on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Math Day 2.0 will consist of a team mathematics competition, the Math Bowl 2.0, on Dec. 2, as well as the individual PROBE I (Problems Requiring Original and Brilliant Effort) Exam. Continue reading…
Consider submitting a manuscript for the book, “Disrupting Injustices: Mathematics Educators in Critical Moments,” which will be published by NCTM. This book will highlight critical moments when mathematics teachers (un)intentionally create more just and equitable 6-12 grade classrooms or schools. Continue reading…
The AMC Exam schedule is changing, starting with the 2021-22 cycle. In 2021, the AMC 10/12 competitions are being administered around the country on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, and Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Continue reading…
In 2019, the PGA Tour enacted a minor but notable rule change: Golfers could, if they chose, leave the flagstick in the hole while putting. The natural question: Should they? Nebraska’s Chris Bilder, a statistician and avid golfer, decided to take a professional swing at the recreational question. Continue reading…
In July, PBS NewsHour aired a weeklong series, “Raising the Future: America’s Child Care Dilemma.” The NewsHour crew traveled across the country, exploring the many child care challenges facing the nation and some promising solutions. Continue reading…