We are excited to share an opportunity for experienced science teachers at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln, the Noyce Master Teaching Fellow Program supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation. Apply by Sept. 15! Continue reading…
Join us Saturday, October 22, for the Nebraska Physics and Astronomy Summit for science teachers, which will be held this year on the UNL City Campus and is hosted by Dr. Kevin Lee. A theme of this event is the use of instructional technology to improve our teaching of astronomy and physics. Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is taking a lead role in a $25 million federal award that will push the boundaries of robotics innovation and serve as an economic driver for the state. The award is part of a $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge program by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce. Continue reading…
Astronomers have revealed the first photograph of an exoplanet taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The image shows the bright blob of a world seven times heavier than Jupiter that orbits a star nearly 400 light-years away. Continue reading…
Growing up as a migrant worker, Hernández wanted to fly in space after he heard that the first Hispanic-American astronaut, Franklin Chang-Diaz, had been chosen to travel into space. He went on to be a part of the STS-128 Discovery crew that flew the 128th Shuttle mission. Meet him Sept. 22! Continue reading…
How do we engage STEM students in interdisciplinary learning to better prepare them for the workforce? In this AAAS-IUSE workshop, speakers share their experiences designing interdisciplinary STEM courses and programs. Continue reading…
Do you want to instill in your middle/high school students the desire and motivation to learn and understand the mathematics they need to pursue more coursework in science and engineering? Continue reading…
American Museum of Natural History faculty and partners from SUNY at Cortland and Virginia Commonwealth University launched their National Science Foundation Track 4 research project in 2020 to explore teacher effectiveness through dual lenses--culturally responsive education and core practices. Continue reading…