We send you sincere wishes that you and your loved ones remain healthy and safe. The university has just announced that all summer courses will be held online. We are closely monitoring further logistical decisions by the university and expect to hear more by mid-April. Continue reading…
It’s a far cry from the typewriters and dot matrix machines which used to be the staple of classrooms, but robotic programming brought wonder and curiosity to a Lexington Middle School classroom thanks to the AIR@NE grant from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Continue reading…
From developing better water systems to buying a candy bar after a long day, these scholars find ways to integrate STEM concepts into their daily lives. Read the profiles of these Scholars and see the feature articles below Continue reading…
Critical thinking is simply a “way of life” for computer science major Michael Sanders. In math and science classes, Sanders was never satisfied with learning styles that focused on memorization without understanding the “why” behind the processes. He is finding that why through STEM CONNECT. Continue reading…
Growing up in New Mexico, Abby Seibel experienced harsh environmental changes within her community—drought, fire, water contamination. She saw the impact it had on people, and her drive to effect positive change on the environment began. Continue reading…
University of Nebraska–Lincoln graduate students recently formed the Council of Resilience Education to equip the public with information and strategies for tackling harmful environmental changes like red cedars invading grasslands and toxic algae blooming in lakes. Continue reading…
Suppose a professor asks her students to create a set of health policies regarding e-cigarette use. It’s a big topic, one that warrants informed thought around the key decisions to be made. Continue reading…
This list of resources, gathered from a survey by Teaching Tolerance of nearly 2,000 educators, features activities designed to allow students to apply their knowledge to real-world issues, a link to the ever-updating New York Times resource list, and online ideas and printables for at-home learning Continue reading…
If you are looking for online teaching materials and methods for #biochemistry or #physiology courses, Tom Helikar's recently recorded webinars on teaching gene regulation and cellular respiration for undergraduate introductory biology courses are at https://lnkd.in/gVs8xvt. Continue reading…
Some of the HBR edit staff met virtually the other day — a screen full of faces in a scene becoming more common everywhere. We talked about the content we’re commissioning in this harrowing time of a pandemic and how we can help people. But we also talked about how we were feeling. Continue reading…
Looking for NASA resources to inspire learning and exploration? Find crafting ideas, science experiments with household items and videos to watch as a family or for your students. Continue reading…
Stress happens to all of us, and it's normal to feel overwhelmed, especially during tough times. If you feel anxious or depressed, you are not alone. Your colleague, friend, or family member may also be struggling and could use your support. Go to ruralwellness.unl.edu for more helpful resources. Continue reading…