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#CodeFromHome with Girls Who Code

On April 13, 2020, Posted by , With Comments Off on #CodeFromHome with Girls Who Code

  Hey friend, What do Pictionary and this week’s #CodeFromHome both have in common?! Art and algorithms! Download this week’s unplugged activity, write up an algorithm, dial-up a friend 📱, and see if they can draw your object using your directions! Go ahead, channel your inner Frida Kahlo and Katherine…

Live Downlink with NASA Astronauts

On April 13, 2020, Posted by , With Comments Off on Live Downlink with NASA Astronauts

Tune in to NASA TV or www.nasa.gov/nasalive to watch NASA astronauts Christopher Cassidy and Jessica Meir respond live to questions submitted by students from across the state of Maine. The Challenger Learning Center of Maine and the Maine Space Grant Consortium are co-hosting this live downlink. Cassidy and Meir, who both grew up in Maine,…

LinkedIn Adapting to a Virtual Business Environment Webinar

On April 8, 2020, Posted by , With Comments Off on LinkedIn Adapting to a Virtual Business Environment Webinar

How are you and your team adapting to a virtual business environment? Join us for an interactive webinar to hear how LinkedIn L&D leaders Kevin Delaney and Sara Dowling are managing through these challenges. We’ll explore: • Insights on how LinkedIn is managing a changing world of work, and how…

Collective Impact Forum Virtual Office Hour: Managing Change in (Rapidly) Changing Times

On April 8, 2020, Posted by , With Comments Off on Collective Impact Forum Virtual Office Hour: Managing Change in (Rapidly) Changing Times

We hope you are hanging in there. We know right now is pretty tough for many of you. For those that would like some support in this time of rapid change and uncertainty, we’re continuing our weekly office hour series focusing on managing change each week through April 23. If…

Math at Union Pacific Railroad

On January 24, 2020, Posted by , With Comments Off on Math at Union Pacific Railroad

Math Makes Trains Move Learn how Union Pacific Railroad applies math in its drones and engineering construction programs. This event is for Educators, Administrators and Pre-Service Teachers Registration Fee $5 Enter code: STEMrocks5 OPS Staff Only: OPS2020 RSVP: stemtrail.unomaha.edu/register

Google Classroom Basics: Docs Edition

On March 25, 2020, Posted by , With Comments Off on Google Classroom Basics: Docs Edition

Step-by-step instructions on creating a Google Doc in Google Classroom, including how to check spelling, add images, wrap text, and more Interactive ways Google Docs can be used to engage students in advanced, collaborative learning opportunities within Google Classroom How you can combine the power of Google Docs and Google…

Dream it! Do it! 3ME Trailer– Multiple Dates in April and May! (Locations TBD later)

On March 11, 2020, Posted by , With Comments Off on Dream it! Do it! 3ME Trailer– Multiple Dates in April and May! (Locations TBD later)

Check back frequently for updated locations!! Times run from 9am-2pm April Dates: Wednesday and Thursday 8th and 9th Tuesday and Wednesday 14th and 15th Wednesday and Thursday 29th and 30th. May Tuesday and Wednesday 12th and 13th.

Essay Contest on the Meaning of Civil Discourse **Due April 15th**

On March 25, 2020, Posted by , With Comments Off on Essay Contest on the Meaning of Civil Discourse **Due April 15th**

Essay Contest on the Meaning of Civil Discourse The Bill of Rights Institute rewards students who rise to the challenge of tackling some of the most compelling questions of our time. This year’s We the Students Essay Contest challenges students to tell what civil discourse means to them. Students who provide the most thoughtful,…

Career Exploration and Networking Tours-IT Focused

On January 23, 2020, Posted by , With Comments Off on Career Exploration and Networking Tours-IT Focused

**Stay Tuned for More Information** Transportation to these events will be provided from Heartland Workforce Solutions to all tour stops. Participants will receive an employer-sponsored lunch during the tour. Once all details have been finalized, the flyer and registration link will be shared.

Career Exploration and Networking Tours-Construction Focused

On January 23, 2020, Posted by , With Comments Off on Career Exploration and Networking Tours-Construction Focused

**Stay Tuned for More Information** Transportation to these events will be provided from Heartland Workforce Solutions to all tour stops. Participants will receive an employer-sponsored lunch during the tour. Once all details have been finalized, the flyer and registration link will be shared.