Wendy Smith, director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Science, Mathematics, and Computer Education and research professor in the Department of Mathematics, is one of three named Teaching Academy Fellows for Fall 2024. Continue reading…
The Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science Fall Conference will be held Oct. 17-19, 2024 at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. Continue reading…
The sixth annual Nebraska Youth Climate Summit will be held at the East Campus Union in the Great Plains Room, 2nd floor, Friday, October 4, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There is no registration fee for this event, but all attendees need to register in advance. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Continue reading…
Join us at the 2024 NPA Summit on October 12 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This event will explore the latest instructional technology trends in astronomy and physics education, with keynotes by Christopher Orban, PhD, and Adam Houston, PhD. Continue reading…
PRISMATIC 2 is aimed at fostering ethical and responsible research involving LGBTQIA+ participants in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and has been awarded funding by the National Science Foundation's Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) program. Continue reading…
Anyone—principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public—may nominate exceptional individuals who teach science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in grades 7-12 for this award year! Continue reading…
A recent study led by UNL researchers Patricia Wonch Hill, Grace M. Kelly and Julia McQuillan demonstrates that having friends who participate in afterschool science clubs is associated with higher science identity, even for individuals in the friend group who don’t participate themselves. Continue reading…
International Observe the Moon Night is a time to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide. Everyone on Earth is invited to learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations, and honor cultural and personal connections to the Moon. Continue reading…