Harwood to help lead new Antarctic drilling project
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientist will help lead a new multinational team that is drilling into Antarctica’s past to gain a glimpse at Earth’s future. Continue reading…
Can United Nations conference save Antarctic glaciers?
For more than 30 years, David Harwood, professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been a leading scientist investigating how global temperature change affected Antarctic ecosystems and the stability of the large southern ice sheets. Continue reading…
Participate in the Share-a-thon at Nebraska Summit on Math and Science Education
Registration is now open! Lunch and meeting materials will be provided. A block of rooms also has been reserved at the Embassy Suites in downtown Lincoln. Teachers are welcome to present in the afternoon Share-a-thon! Continue reading…
Taking Stock of Science Standards Implementation: A Summit
The third and final day for the public summit on taking stock of the implementation of state science standards will explore curriculum/instructional materials and assessment and will also have small-group time.
December 8, 2021
11:00 am – 5:00 pm ET Continue reading…
Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy aims to increase access, diversity
With a goal to help increase gender diversity in the engineering workforce and provide educational opportunities for Nebraska students with financial need, the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy in the College of Engineering will provide new possibilities for the next generation. Continue reading…
Resource: 'Call to Action for Science Education: Building Opportunity for the Future'
This report articulates a vision for high-quality science education, describes the gaps in opportunity that currently exist for many students, and outlines key priorities that need to be addressed in order to advance better, more equitable science education across grades K–16. Continue reading…
Pocket Science: Dense bison herds may threaten nesting bird species
The findings strongly suggest that the bobolinks, which nest on the ground, were forced to depart or risk their nests being trampled and exposed to predators by the densely packed, fenced-in bison herd. Continue reading…
Lunabotics Junior Contest open to K-12 students
NASA and Future Engineers are challenging young innovators to help design a new robot concept for an excavation mission on the Moon. The Lunabotics Junior Contest is open to K-12 students in U.S. public and private schools, as well as homeschoolers. Entries are due Jan. 25, 2022. Continue reading…
How making labs accessible, relatable increases student engagement
What did we learn after moving labs online during the pandemic? In transitioning back to in-person labs, Drs. Zovar and Horodyskyj outline tips and strategies for creating engaging and accessible STEM lab courses. Continue reading…
Originally published December 3, 2021 -
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