OPS leaders present at NCTM in Los Angeles
District math leaders Marni Driessen, Lisa Holland and Anthony Moss of Omaha Public Schools presented on Sept. 28 at the NCTM Annual Meeting and Exposition in Los Angeles. Continue reading…
Mathematician discusses career in arena of football analytics on Oct. 11
American football teams are increasingly using modern statistical tools to give themselves an edge, utilizing mathematicians in the arena of football analytics. Eric Eager, vice president of research and development at SumerSports, will be discussing his career of linking football and mathematics. Continue reading…
Spots still remain for Math Day bowl teams
The 33rd Nebraska Math Day will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, hosted by the Department of Mathematics. Nebraska high schools are invited to join us for a day of creative and engaging mathematics. Continue reading…
Vendetti transitions to Office of Research
After 10 years with the CSMCE, Events and Outreach Specialist Stephanie Vendetti is moving to the UNL Office of Research and Economic Development starting Oct. 7. Continue reading…
University celebrates opening of Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall
Making learning visible is the theme of Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall, the new home for the College of Education and Human Sciences at UNL. Hundreds of faculty, staff, students and university stakeholders had their first look at the state-of-the art building during a ribbon-cutting celebration Sept. 29. Continue reading…
With Catalyst award, Helikar sets five-year goal for draft of digital immune system
Tomas Helikar, associate professor of biochemistry and leader of the Cell Collective grant, has earned a Grand Challenges Catalyst award for his ongoing work to build out a digital twin of the human immune system. Continue reading…
Young STEM prodigy from western Nebraska moves up in national contest
Nebraska Examiner: A teen from Grant, Nebraska, has been recognized as one of the country’s most promising STEM middle schoolers — named this week as a contest finalist headed to Washington D.C., to compete for roughly $100,000 in awards. Continue reading…
Originally published October 4, 2022 -
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