NebraskaSCIENCE News and COVID-19 resources - April 2020

STEM mindset guides computer science scholar

Freshman computer science major Michael Sanders sees STEM as a mindset and a way of life.Greg Nathan, University CommunicationCritical 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…

 

Teaching through COVID-19: Resources for educators

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…

 

HBR.com: The discomfort you're feeling is grief

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…

 

You are not alone: Resources for help

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…

 
Originally published April 3, 2020 - Submit an Item