UNK Breaking Ground for STEM Building
Image: UNK Communications KEARNEY — University of Nebraska at Kearney will take another ceremonial step forward Wednesday with the groundbreaking for a long-awaited science-technology-engineering-math building on the university’s west campus. The 3:30 p.m. celebration is free and open to the public. Plans for the 80,000-square-foot, $30 million building have been…
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…
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…
Norfolk STEM Night
Unleashing your inner Einstein. On March 13th, from 5:00-7:00 PM, come to Lincoln Montessori Elementary in Norfolk, Nebraska to participate in interactive, peer-led STEM activities at the third annual Project Problem-Solve Night. Its free and open to everyone! If you are wanting more information regarding this spectacular event contact Karlus Cozart…
Kaneko to be a Host Site during City Nature Challenge
~Saturday, April 28 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m~ Come to the Kaneko-UNO Library to take pleasure in doing a hands-on activity in partnership with the Nebraska Science Festival. They will also be assisting with the iNaturalist app relating to the City Nature Challenge. This event is open for all ages. For…
Wilson Focus School Becomes an Apple Distinguished School
Wilson Focus School: Celebrating a New Dawn in Leadership, Technology, and Communication. Part of becoming an Apple Distinguished School is having 75 percent of teachers complete Apple Teacher training. We ended up having more go through the training with 17 getting Apple Teacher certificates. For more information, pull open the…
University of Nebraska at Omaha Researchers Conducting Study
Researchers at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) are partnering with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to conduct a study at the new Children’s Adventure Trails exhibit. The study, “Exploring Adventure Play Spaces,” began this summer and examines how visitor interactions with other Zoo and Aquarium guests, materials,…
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium wins Education Award
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s education department received a 2016-2017 Pinnacle Award from the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) for its digital learning program. The Pinnacle Award is given annually, by the CILC, to organizations across the country that receive outstanding scores on program evaluations submitted by…
Imagine Science Summer Camp is a Success!
Friday, August 4th, marked the final of day of Imagine Science’s last Tech-Naturally summer camp. For the past five weeks, Imagine Science has been providing under-represented youth, grades 4-8, in the Omaha Metro Area with the unique opportunity of braving the outdoors using technology to observe and measure the health…
July 2017 Newsletter
Building Omaha Future Leaders July 2017 A STEM Professional You Should Know! Jim Collison -Gallup I am a Director of Talent Resourcing at Gallup’s Omaha, Nebraska office. Clifton StrengthsFinder Top 5: Arranger | WOO | Maximizer | Communication | Activator In my current role for Gallup, I oversee a team…
