Stand back! I’m going to try SCIENCE! If someone nearby made that proclamation, what do you imagine is about to happen? What would “trying science” look like? Nebraska’s Jocelyn Bosley is exploring the many possible answers to those questions in the new video series “Verbing Science!” Continue reading…
We are pleased to announce that the 20% tuition discount for current Nebraska classroom teachers has been approved for this summer for 20 of our in-person and web conferencing courses in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes. Continue reading…
Take two graduate courses in CS as part of CSForAll: Adapt, Implement, and Research at Nebraska (AIR@NE), an NSF-funded grant that examines the adaptation and implementation of a validated K-8 Computer Science curriculum in diverse school districts. Cohort 5 will be held fully online. Continue reading…
The science fair committee is seeking volunteer judges for the NJAS Southeast Region Science Fair, March 22, 8 a.m. to noon. Continue reading…
Congratulations to Lisa Bohaty, one of our AIR@NE teachers, for being elected to the NETA Board as President-Elect! Bohaty is the technology coordinator for East Butler Public Schools. Continue reading…
CSMCE project assistant Emily Weissling delivered a presentation on Saturday, Feb. 25, about “The James Webb Space Telescope and Infrared Light” as part of the Nebraska Department of Physics and Astronomy's Jaecks Saturday Science program. The annual program brings hands-on science to fifth-graders. Continue reading…
Come join the STEM for All Multiplex as they explore how youth can be actively engaged as STEM change makers, advancing DEI and social justice while addressing critical STEM challenges. In this interactive webinar, the panelists will explore the challenges, the benefits, and the impact of programs. Continue reading…
The 2023 NASA Pi Day Challenge went live on March 9! NASA is joining schools, students and science centers across the U.S. to celebrate one of the most well known and beloved numbers: pi. Continue reading…
Congrui Grace Jin’s proposal — “Biomineralization-Enabled Self-Growing Building Blocks for Habitat Outfitting on Mars” — is one of 14 selected to receive Phase 1 funding by the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program. Continue reading…
In celebration of Humanities Nebraska's 50th anniversary in 2023 and to spark the next 50 years of humanities learning and connection, Humanities Nebraska is offering $1,000 grants to 50 Nebraska educators to support humanities education programs during the 2023-24 school year. Continue reading…
Throughout March, the CONNECTS team will highlight women of NASA and the great work they’ve accomplished. Check the Women in STEM collection weekly to find new resources, fun facts, and trivia. Earn a “Women in STEM” badge by participating in discussions and sharing your thoughts! Continue reading…
The CMB-S4 collaboration, a worldwide scientific organization of professional astronomers and astrophysics invites you to join us for the Saturday Space Science Series. This virtual lecture series for high school students will explore the Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy, and more! Continue reading…