Congratulations to August graduates
Congratulations to the 13 teachers who earned a Master of Arts for Teachers degree from the Department of Mathematics in August 2022. Continue reading…
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Cancer delays but doesn't derail Larson's graduation plans
Kelli Larson was 12 credit hours into NebraskaMATH when life, unexpectedly, had other plans. Larson discovered that she had a large brain tumor in her brain stem. Luckily, the tumor was benign, but surgery was still required to remove it. Continue reading…
Jim Lewis: Leader, mentor, and friend
Dr. Matt Larson, associate superintendent for instruction at Lincoln Public Schools, has written a tribute to CSMCE outgoing director, Dr. Jim Lewis, whose work has influenced the work of nearly every mathematics teacher at work in the United States today – whether they know it or not. Continue reading…
Smith becomes next director of CSMCE
Dean Mark Button of the College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce that Dr. Wendy Smith has agreed to serve as the next director of the Center for Science, Math and Computer Education. Continue reading…
Save the dates for Math Day: Oct. 26 for exam, Nov. 17 for bowl
The 33rd Nebraska Math Day bowl tournament and PROBE II will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, hosted by the Department of Mathematics. PROBE I will be taken at individual schools in advance of the in-person event on campus on Nov. 17. The date for the exam is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 26. Continue reading…
Check out fully asynchronous online courses for Fall 2022
The UNL Department of Mathematics is a national leader with respect to offering opportunities for professional growth for math teachers. For the Fall 2022 semester, the department is offering two online courses that have been designed with teachers and the work they do teaching mathematics in mind. Continue reading…
NATM Fall Conference coming up in October
Registration is now open for the NATM Fall Conference "Raising the Standards: From Research to Classroom Practice" in Kearney on Oct. 8, 2022. Keynote speaker is Dr. Matt Larson. Only 500 seats are available! Continue reading…
PAEMST cycle open for grades 7-12 nominations
The 2022–2023 nomination and application cycle for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program has opened. This year's awards will honor science, technology, engineering, or mathematics teachers working in grades 7-12. Continue reading…
Do you want to shape science resources of the future?
Do you want to shape science resources of the future? The Smithsonian Science Education Center is seeking third- and fifth-grade teachers who are interested in field testing a third-grade science or fifth-grade science module between October 10, 2022 and January 16, 2023. Apply by August 29, 2022!
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Originally published August 15, 2022 -
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