Register now for the in-person Nebraska Physics and Astronomy Fall Summit and biannual meeting of the Nebraska Chapter of the American Association of Physics Teachers on Saturday, Oct. 16, in Jorgensen Hall on the UNL City Campus from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Continue reading…
Seeking applications from early-career scientists and/or science outreach communicators interested in advancing science and science literacy in Nebraska by developing and implementing NAS programs. Continue reading…
As both a biology instructor and an award-winning researcher of biology instruction, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Brian Couch understands the magnitude of asking someone to reconsider what they teach and how they teach. Continue reading…
Increase student interest and success in science by enhancing your knowledge of equitable and inclusive science teaching and learning as a Master Teaching Fellow at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Apply by October 15! Continue reading…
Members of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering spent last month hosting summer coding camps for young women interested in learning more about coding and pursuing careers in computing. Continue reading…
In recent years, there has been increased attention paid to the importance of both culturally responsive teaching and place-based learning. This group of panelists, both researchers and practitioners, will use these artifacts and their own expertise to highlight the power generated from both. Continue reading…
The Worlds of Connections team has been creating, piloting, evaluating, and refining network science activities for middle-school-aged youth in both virtual and in-person informal settings throughout the spring of 2021. Continue reading…
Taking STEAM Learning to new heights! LEGO® Education is teaming up with NASA and the Artemis I team to bring students and teachers an out-of-this-world STEAM learning series. Build to Launch is an exploration of the technology, STEAM concepts and careers behind the Artemis I mission to the Moon. Continue reading…
Scientific thinking and understanding are essential for all people navigating the world, not just for scientists and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals. Continue reading…
Most people find volcanoes fascinating. But even the world’s best scientists don’t fully understand exactly what happens deep inside the Earth to trigger them, why they happen in certain locations, and what processes generate the magma that eventually breaks through the surface as lava. Continue reading…
Marianna Burks, a science learning specialist with TRIO Programs and instructor in biological sciences, worked with colleagues to develop a summer research internship program for incoming first-year students already enrolled at UNL's Upward Bound Math-Science program. Continue reading…
The use of “digital twins,” virtual copies of physical objects and operations, is gaining steam across a wide range of industries. Updated constantly with real-time data, these virtual mirrors allow engineers to keep an eye on and predict traffic flow, for example. Continue reading…