As pollinators, bumble bees play critical roles in agriculture and natural ecosystems. Unfortunately, bee populations have been steadily declining. A team of entomologists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are engaging the community in their pursuit to learn more about native bumble bees. Continue reading…
The Teacher of the Year award, given by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation, will be granted to a K-12 teacher who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the field of geoscience education. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln hosted "NaturePalooza Nebraska" on Sept. 24 at Hardin Hall on UNL's East Campus, where kids could explore a snake pit, hold giant insects and also learn about being eco-friendly. Continue reading…
UNL's Stormwater Management Education Team has received the 2013 Outstanding Team Gold Award from the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals for its stormwater management programming. Continue reading…
With more than 45 presentations and four workshops full of content for K-12 teachers, the 2013 Nebraska Association for Teachers of Science Conference held in late September was a success. Continue reading…
UNL associate dean Jon Pedersen is an editor of the new book, "Going Back for Our Future: Carrying Forward the Spirit of Pioneers of Science Education." This book is the first volume of an attempt to capture and record memories from the pioneers themselves or from those who worked closely with them. Continue reading…
STEM faculty are invited to sign up for an ongoing NSF-funded professional development workshop series to be offered this spring. These well-received workshops introduce faculty to instructional practices proven to enhance student learning in various class sizes/levels. Registration deadline: Oct 11 Continue reading…
After much debate over the murky boundary of interstellar space, a solar eruption gives scientists the evidence to say Voyager 1 has finally crossed it. Continue reading…
While Nebraska does have its fair share of cornfields and prairies, that doesn't mean landslides within the state are a rare occurrence. In fact, landslides are more common than even native Nebraskans may realize, and that's where Duane Eversoll comes in. Continue reading…