Are you interested in professional development this summer? Register for one of the Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes’ graduate courses for science teachers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this summer and earn 3 graduate credits in just one week! Continue reading…
Teachers at the 6-12 level are invited to apply to attend the 2015 Earth Science Institute to learn more about Earth Science and the geology of Nebraska. Continue reading…
UNL's 15th Annual Family Weatherfest and Severe Weather Symposium is Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hardin Hall. The free event will explore the wonders of weather and teach techniques for surviving – and even thriving – through severe weather events. Free parking is available. Continue reading…
Astronomy Day at Morrill Hall is Sunday, April 12, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Continue reading…
James A. Rynearson, 61, from Lincoln, died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 29, 2015 after a brief battle with cancer. Jim was an instructor of science education at UNL in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education. Continue reading…
This is the true story of 23 UNL students from various academic backgrounds, picked to work together and learn about new technologies; to find out what happens when people start tinkering and begin to develop bigger ideas. Continue reading…
The Department of Entomology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been selected to receive the University-wide Departmental Teaching Award from the University of Nebraska, NU Interim President James Linder announced. Continue reading…
Those of us who have fond summer-night memories of chasing fireflies and starry-night sleepovers might have an emotional attachment to Daylight Savings Time. But is there any scientific basis for the implied savings? Does moving the clock forward actually save anything? Continue reading…
Join us for the UNL Research Fair April 14-15 in the Nebraska Union. The event will showcase undergraduate and graduate student research and creative accomplishments at UNL during poster sessions on each day. Continue reading…
LeeAnn Vaughan, a science teacher from Omaha Burke High School, is the 2015 Christa McAuliffe Prize for Courage and Excellence in Education recipient. Continue reading…
Lindsay Augustyn, the outreach and communications director at the Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education, was awarded the Floyd S. Oldt Award for Exceptional Service, Creativity, Innovation and Dedication to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Continue reading…
Guide to Implementing the NGSS provides guidance to district and school leaders and teachers charged with developing a plan and implementing the NGSS as they change their curriculum, instruction, professional learning, policies, and assessment to align with the new standards. Continue reading…