Nebraska EPSCoR and the Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will sponsor the 21st annual Women in Science Conference on March 29-30, 2019, at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Nebraska Union in downtown Lincoln. Continue reading…
Jim Lewis became the university’s first director of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education research initiatives on Jan. 1. Lewis remains director of the Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education. Continue reading…
Tiffany Heng-Moss, who has served as interim dean of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources since July 2017, has been named permanent dean of the college. Continue reading…
Lincoln Public Schools has been honored as the best school district in the country for computer science instruction. Continue reading…
A selective new academy for aspiring teachers will allow up to 40 education students to live and learn together at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, with graduates positioned to become teaching innovators for the 21st century. Continue reading…
To combat this standard, Pitcher made female video game avatars the focus of her graduate thesis. Beginning last summer, she used East Campus's Home Economics 3D body scanner and a 3D printer to create small-scale avatars based on real women, designing practical, non-revealing outfits. Continue reading…
Join the NASA STEM Educator Professional Development Collaborative at Texas State University for free 60-minute webinars. Continue reading…
Applications are open for Young Nebraska Scientists camps throughout the state. YNS is conducted by Nebraska EPSCoR with support from the National Science Foundation, to encourage youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning and careers. See http://yns.nebraska.edu for details. Continue reading…
Registration is now open for the 2019 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge. The competition will be held April 12-13, 2019, in Huntsville, Alabama, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. *U.S. Team Registration Deadline: Jan. 17, 2019* Continue reading…