Summer registration for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes is now open. Visit the course catalog here: https://go.unl.edu/nmssi-course-catalog-2024. The 20% tuition discount for current Nebraska classroom teachers applies to our in-person and web conferencing courses.
Courses will be delivered in three formats: in person, web conferencing (live/synchronous on Zoom), and online (on-demand/asynchronous). If travel or in-person courses are not feasible for you, we encourage you to “learn in place” again and take advantage of web conferencing or online courses.
If you took a class at UNL in the past year and have not graduated, you are eligible now to register through MyRED: https://myred.nebraska.edu. If you are NOT an active graduate student at UNL currently (active meaning you have taken a course in at least one of the past three semesters and have not graduated), you will need to apply to UNL as a graduate student first before you can register. Here is a link to the admission application: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp. If you aren't ready to declare a major, you can apply as a non-degree-seeking, post-baccalaureate student, so search for “post” in the program selection step. Learn more about master's degree opportunities at https://scimath.unl.edu/grad-opps.
As follows are the courses available in mathematics, mathematics pedagogy and science, organized by grade level.
MATH:
Elementary:
* Math 800P: Number and Operation for K-3 Mathematics Specialists (Primarily Math program), July 8-17, M-F, 8 a.m.-noon, web conferencing
* Math 801P: Geometry, Measurement and Algebraic Thinking for K-3 Mathematics Specialists (Primarily Math program), June 18-26, M-F, 8 a.m.-noon, web conferencing
Middle-level:
* Math 800T: Math as a Second Language, June 10-July 12, online (asynchronous)
* Math 802T: Functions, Algebra and Geometry, July 8-19, M-F, 8 a.m.-noon, web conferencing
* Math 806T: Number Theory and Cryptology, July 8-12, M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln
* Math 807T: Using Mathematics to Understand our World, July 8-19, M-F, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., web conferencing
* STAT 811T: Statistics for Middle Level Teachers, June 24-28, M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Omaha
Secondary:
* Math 812T: Geometry for Geometry Teachers, June 10-21, M-F, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., web conferencing
* Math 893: Using Technology to Aid in Problem Solving, May 20-July 12, online (asynchronous)
* Math 807T: Using Mathematics to Understand our World, July 8-19, M-F, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., web conferencing
MATH PEDAGOGY:
K-12:
* TEAC 807B: Equitable Practices in Mathematics Education: Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice, May 28-June 7, M-F, noon-5 p.m., Lincoln
* TEAC 849G: Assessment in Math Education, June 10-21, M-F, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., web conferencing
* TEAC 808J: Improvement of Instruction in School Mathematics: Attending to Language in Math Education, July 15-26, M-F, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., web conferencing
SCIENCE:
Middle-level and secondary:
* GEOS 898: Methods in Geoscience Field Instruction, June 8-23, travel (contact dharwood1@unl.edu to reserve a spot)
* GEOS 898: Geology of our Solar System, July 8-12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln
* PHYS 892: Vectors in Introductory Physics, July 8-19, 9 a.m.-noon, Lincoln with online component July 22-26
The NMSSI Fellowship Application is now open at https://scimath-portal.unl.edu. Create an account if you have not logged in before. Contact us at nebraskamath@unl.edu with questions.