An overhaul of the first-year mathematics courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is underway this fall. With the recent hires of 10 new faculty, including two tenure-track and eight instructors, the Department of Mathematics at UNO aims to bring about a change in its teaching philosophy. Continue reading…
Registration for the 2021 Nebraska Math Day 2.1 is now open. This year’s Math Day will be online on Thursday, Dec. 2. Math Day 2.1 will consist of a team mathematics competition, the Math Bowl 2.1, and the PROBE I (Problems Requiring Original and Brilliant Effort) Exam. Continue reading…
Individuals must understand teaching at the level of practice and at the system level –- they must evolve a professional vision that allows them to see practice and the system as leaders. Continue reading…
Dudo, who has been with the Grand Island Public School District for over 15 years, is a highly qualified individual with a collection of qualifications to her name including an undergrad at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, a master's degree from Doane University and Primarily Math certificate. Continue reading…
As both a biology instructor and an award-winning researcher of biology instruction, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Brian Couch understands the magnitude of asking someone to reconsider what they teach and how they teach. Continue reading…
The National Science Foundation is currently accepting nominations and applications for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program. The nomination deadline is January 7, 2022, and the application deadline is February 6, 2022, for Elementary grades K-6 Continue reading…
Join the upcoming September webinar, hosted by the U.S. National Commission on Mathematics Instruction (USNC/MI), part of the National Academies of Sciences: "Incorporating Computational Thinking in the Elementary Mathematics Curriculum." Continue reading…
Since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers and health officials have investigated the possibility of identifying coronavirus hotspots — including those with asymptomatic carriers — by examining wastewater samples for traces of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Continue reading…
Due to concerns about the spread of Covid-19, the NATM 2021 Fall Conference has been moved to March 28, 2022. Continue reading…
Attendees will have access to on-demand and live presentations and will be able to participate in live Q&A sessions with featured speakers. You will have opportunities to interact with attendees in specialty networking groups as well as chat with exhibitors in a one-on-one capacity. Continue reading…