Girls Code Lincoln is a local non-profit organization that teaches 4th-9th grade girls about technology through creativity, community, collaboration, and confidence. The goal of its free program is to close the gender gap in STEM fields. New student applications are accepted Aug. 1-21. Continue reading…
Karen Covil, a science teacher at Lincoln North Star High School, is one of six recipients of the Robert E. Yager Exemplary Teaching Award from the National Science Teaching Association. The NSTA honored her for helping students with innovative science curriculum in her classes. Continue reading…
The National Science Foundation suspended the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching—the nation’s highest honor for K-12 STEM educators—following cuts in the NSF Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Continue reading…
Nebraska EPSCoR and the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science are pleased to offer scholarships to support attendance at the NATS Fall Science Conference, taking place Oct. 17-18. Apply by Sept. 2. Continue reading…
Bring the whole family and discover the wonders of space, explore our immersive dome, and learn all about what makes the planetarium one of UNO’s brightest stars. Don’t miss your chance to see where science, education, and imagination come together! Continue reading…