Do you have students who can see themselves as a “science kind of person” or “good at math”? Do you see a difference between the number of boys and girls who identify positively with STEM fields at varying ages of adolescence? Explore this topic in a new course, SOCI 898, through the NMSSI this July Continue reading…
More details at: http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi
Past research has shown that enthusiasm for science is the same for girls and boys until a drop among females between fourth and eighth grades. University of Nebraska-Lincoln sociologists took a closer look at why this happens. Continue reading…
The Nebraska Department of Education's 'Enhancing Excellence in Teaching Program' is being offered again this year. Teachers admitted and enrolled in an advanced degree program can apply for the NDE to reimburse their graduate classes for the following year. Continue reading…
Kloefkorn Elementary School teacher Kristy Kennedy, a Primarily Math graduate, and colleague Kate Manstedt supported and helped student Alexis Verzal to overcome a variety of challenges to become a successful student and wonderful reader in 2017. Continue reading…
This summer, the NDE and UNL have partnered to offer three professional development workshops on elementary STEM, secondary math and secondary Earth science for teachers through Nebraska Partnership TEAMS in five cities across the state. Continue reading…
To meet the state’s and the nation’s need for more highly qualified science teachers, the 14-month Master of Arts with emphasis in science teaching (MAst) program was established in TLTE at UNL in 2010. This report presents a summary of the accomplishments of this Noyce grant. Continue reading…
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln research team is exploring how "coaches" — trained educators who provide ongoing feedback to teachers — can enhance classroom performance. Continue reading…
Terri Norton, associate professor of construction engineering in The Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction at Nebraska, described her journey to becoming a Fulbright Scholar for 200 attendees of the 19th annual Women in Science Conference on March 31. Continue reading…
By now most of us with an interest in mathematics or mathematics education have seen the powerful movie "Hidden Figures" — many of us likely more than once. The inspiring film focuses on the critical role of three African American women and their significant contributions to the U.S. space program. Continue reading…
On April 22, 2017, the March for Science Lincoln will give the Lincoln community an opportunity to demonstrate their support for the principles of the national March for Science. Continue reading…