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,…
Using The Fibonacci Sequence To Help Children Understand Evolution and The World Around Them
Omaha Stem Ecosystem is excited to share with everyone a free educational resource from @Scifri that we helped make a reality! The resource focuses on the evolution and the Fibonacci sequence by measuring x-rays of different organisms. Check out how our organisms are helping educate kids everywhere! Check out x-rays…
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…
Omaha STEM Ecosystem 2017 Annual Report
It was a busy year for the Omaha STEM Ecosystem. See what we’ve been up to this past year: STEM Annual Report 2017_Final_spreads (2)
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…
City Nature Challenge 2018
Join the Omaha-Metro Area in competing against more than 60 cities across the globe for the title of “the world’s most biodiverse city” during the City Nature Challenge, Friday, April 27 – Monday, April 30. As a community, we will explore the great outdoors in search of as many plant…
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…
Omaha STEM Ecosystem Focus Group Meeting
On April 6th, a group of dedicated stakeholders gathered on the Gallup Campus to help refine the design principles and features of the STEM Ecosystem that will be a road map to ensure a strong and robust organizational structure. These design principles are non-negotiables, the set of beliefs that have…
