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Technology Platforms Elevate Access to Career, Professional Development

Technology Platforms Elevate Access to Career, Professional Development – Midlands Business Interview, March 12, 2021 Technology has played a very important role in how individuals access educational opportunities to develop their skills. Omaha STEM Ecosystem Director, Julie Sigmon, recently shared her insights on this topic with the Midlands Business Journal….

Omaha STEM Ecosystem and AIM Institute Launch New STEM Community Platform

Omaha STEM Ecosystem and AIM Institute Launch New STEM Community Platform Free Online STEM Resource Hub to Help Create Vibrant STEM Community in Omaha  Omaha, Neb. (March 1, 2021) – The Omaha STEM Ecosystem and AIM Institute announced the launch of the online STEM Community Platform, presented by Cox. The…

Omaha STEM Ecosystem Working To Connect People With Technology Resources

Omaha STEM Ecosystem Director, Julie Sigmon, was interviewed by NET Nebraska on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting work and education.

Built on connecting with partners, Omaha STEM Ecosystem stakeholder base surges

The need for STEM talent in the region has increased 31% over the last decade. Omaha STEM Ecosystem is a collective impact organization that works to change systems and unite stakeholders for a common goal of closing the STEM talent gap. View the full article in the Midlands Business Journal….

Learning opportunities and career development are critical for local ecosystem

Local organizations say education and career development is an ongoing progress. Julie Sigmon, director of Omaha STEM Ecosystem, said the most significant trend in the industry right now is that business and education are collaborating to ensure Omaha remains a vibrant community of innovation. View the full article in the…

Omaha STEM Ecosystem offers online resources for families

The Omaha STEM Ecosystem has provided a resource list with online links that families can use that can help with productivity and connection, especially in relation to science, technology, engineering and math. Click to view full article.

AAAS (American Association for the Advancement in Science) UNO STEM Blog is Posted (includes Ecosystem section)!

The UNO STEM Education Blog (on P-12 Teacher Engagement), invited by the American Association for the Advancement in Science (AAAS) has now been posted! This is very big kudos to UNO, and our STEM Education colleagues in the community, as many of the AAAS blogs are from Nobel Prize winners,…

Omaha STEM Ecosystem Participates in Panel Discussion

Photo: AIM Institute The Omaha STEM Ecosystem took part in a round-table panel of local leaders in education, business, and non-profit. These leaders were joined by Congressman Don Bacon to discuss efforts in encouraging young students to pursue careers in tech. Everyone agreed that there’s a shortage of talent in…