Take advantage of web conferencing and online courses by enrolling in one of our 20 graduate courses this summer through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes. Visit our course catalog here: https://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi/2021/course-catalog
We encourage teachers to “learn in place” again, as travel is not necessary for taking NMSSI courses in Summer 2021. To be as flexible with scheduling as possible, some courses will be synchronous online (web conferencing) over one or two weeks while others are asynchronous over five to eight weeks – two are even offered in both formats. Synchronous online courses scheduled over the same two weeks vary in their live Zoom hours, allowing teachers to pair two courses without any overlap.
As follows are the courses available in mathematics, mathematics pedagogy and science, organized by grade level. Times listed are approximate, as the live, whole-group hours on Zoom will fall within that window of time. We recommend you save the rest of the listed time for working in small groups on homework.
MATH:
Elementary:
* Math 802P: Number, Geometry and Algebraic Thinking II (current Primarily Math teachers and upper elementary), June 7-18, M-F, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
* Math 803P: Algebraic Thinking for the Elementary Classroom (K-5), July 5-16, M-F, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
* Math 896: Elementary STEM (K-6), June 7-18, M-F, 8 a.m.-noon
Middle-level:
* Math 802T: Functions, Algebra and Geometry, June 21-July 2, M-F, 8 a.m.-noon OR July 12-Aug. 12, asynchronous
* Math 804T: Experimentation, Conjecture and Reasoning, June 7-18, M-F, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
* Math 805T: Discrete Mathematics, June 21-July 2, M-F, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
* Math 806T: Number Theory and Cryptology, July 12-23, M-F, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. week 1 and 8 a.m.-noon week 2 OR May 17-July 9, asynchronous
* Math 807T: Using Math to Understand our World, June 28-July 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Note: Course will meet synchronously for one week with all remaining projects finished over several weeks.)
Secondary:
* Math 805T: Discrete Mathematics, June 21-July 2, M-F, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
* Math 806T: Number Theory and Cryptology, July 12-23, M-F, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. week 1 and 8 a.m.-noon week 2 OR May 17-July 9, asynchronous
* Math 807T: Using Math to Understand our World, June 28-July 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (note: this course is only one week)
* Math 810T: Algebra for Algebra Teachers, June 7-18, M-F, 8 a.m.-noon
* Math 816T: Math in the City for Teachers, June 7-18, M-F, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. then asynchronous from June 21-July 2 (note: this course is 5 weeks)
* STAT 812T: May 24-July 9, asynchronous
MATH PEDAGOGY:
K-12:
* TEAC 808G: Manipulatives in Math Education, May 24-28 asynchronous and then web conferencing (live on Zoom) from June 1-4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
* TEAC 848G: Mathematics Curriculum Analysis & Design, June 7-18, M-F, 8 a.m.-noon (live on Zoom from 9-11 a.m.)
* TEAC 807A: Identity, Access and Equity in Math Education, July 5-16, M-F, 8 a.m.-noon (live on Zoom from 9-11 a.m.)
SCIENCE:
K-12:
* SOCI 898: Using Systems Thinking in Network Science, June 7-18, 8 a.m.-noon (note: primary audience is middle-level)
* GEOS 898: Weather, Climate and Climate Change, June 21-July 2, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Elementary:
* TEAC 893: Engineering in the K-6 Classroom, June 1-11, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (note: this course is in-person in Lincoln at UNL Henzlik Hall)
Middle-level and secondary:
* BIOS 897: Evolution in Action, July 5-16, M-F, afternoons live on Zoom for 2-4 hours per day
* ASTR 870T: Phenomena of Planetary Satellites, June 21-July 2, M-F, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.
NMSSI Fellowships, typically $300 per course, can further reduce the cost of one web conferencing course to $590.15 or one asynchronous online course to $896. The fellowship application will be opening soon. Current Nebraska classroom teachers will apply for NMSSI Fellowships at https://go.unl.edu/scimathapply. Start by creating an account on our CSMCE Application Portal.
The Benefits of the NMSSI:
• Each course is worth 3 graduate credit hours
• Courses will be offered utilizing several instructional models to allow for flexibility in scheduling
• Enroll in one simple application as a post-bac student at https://go.unl.edu/gradapp
• Teachers can apply for a tuition fellowship from the NMSSI: https://go.unl.edu/scimathapply
Take advantage of these professional development opportunities conveniently and affordably. Join the NMSSI community and “learn in place!” Contact us at nebraskamath@unl.edu with questions.