Recapping Math with a Computer Scientist
We were very excited that all 30 of you could join us for Math with a Computer Scientist. The gathering brought math concepts into the real world and the classroom, as well as creating works of art using the power of the computer. Computer science professors shared innovative ways to…
Should the United States Assemble a Department of Cyber Security?
The United States needs a Department of Cybersecurity -Ted Schlein: Tech Crunch Contributor This week more than 40,000 security professionals will attend RSA in San Francisco to see the latest cyber technologies on display and discuss key issues. No topic will be higher on the agenda than the Russian-sponsored hack of…
See How the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro is being Technologically Enhanced in More Ways than One
Image: MotorTrend 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO FIRST LOOK Chevy wowed us with its sixth-generation Camaro, which moved to a new platform that blurred the line between sporty coupe and legit sports car. We liked it so much that we named it our 2016 Car of the Year. But that was three years ago,…
What a Fascinating Evening Showcasing Endless Virtual Possibilities!
“Pathways to Emerging Technology: Virtual Reality in the Workplace, Today and Tomorrow” was a success! The Omaha STEM Ecosystem’s event, held at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, March 27th, began with a panel discussion with leading virtual reality industry experts focused on current virtual reality practices in the…
What It’s Like to Go to Space Camp—as an Adult
Image: Natioanal Geographic The debut of NASA’s Adult Space Academy means you’re one small step closer to achieving your space-travel dreams. There’s only one place in the solar system where you can wear a flight suit, experience weightlessness, and work on rockets, all without entering orbit: Space Camp. And, until recently,…
February-March 2018 Newsletter
Building Omaha’s Future Leaders February-March 2018 Celebrating STEM in Omaha Active Learning Workshop February 27th active minds. active learning. active spaces. In partnership with the Omaha STEM Ecosystem, Sheppard’s Business Interiors and Steelcase, a group of over 30 folks attended the Active Learning Workshop. Educators, administrators, school facility planners/designers, and…
Tesla Semi makes first fully loaded trip from Reno to Fremont, California
Image credit: Road Show by CNET This is the biggest and most difficult test yet for Tesla’s heavy hauler. Can it make it all the way from its battery plant to its production line without charging? When Elon Musk posted photos of two Tesla Semis leaving Gigafactory 1 on Wednesday…
2018 Geneva Motor Show
Image Credit: Drew Phillips STEM Industries at Work The 2018 Geneva Motor Show treated us to a ridiculous number of unveilings, including 1,000-plus horsepower hypercars, mind-bending concepts, the next wave of consumer electric vehicles and more than one flying car concept. The Geneva Motor Show is a big deal. It’s the first major…
IET teams up with will.i.am to push STEM participation
Musician and self-proclaimed futurist will.i.am, has appeared at the Institute for Engineering and Technology (IET) to promote his new book and encourage STEM participation. The Black Eyed Peas artist was joined at the book signing event by Brian David Johnson, with whom he co-authored the STEM-themed young adult novel ‘Wizards…
Falcon Heavy Successfully Launches into Orbit – New York Times
Kennedy Space Center, Fla – February 7th marked the first time in history that a rocket of Falcon Heavy’s caliber was launched into space by a private company, SpaceX, instead of a government agency. The rocket was carrying an exciting piece of cargo, a red Tesla Roadster, the electric sports…
