2022 | Volume 3 | Issue 9 |
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Some bunny told us you're egg-cited for the STEM TRAIL Center newsletter - well yolks, it's here! |
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Student Programming Series
Leading from the Middle
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Presenter: Nik Stevenson, MS
This event is designed as a workshop for participants to examine their own experiences and apply their skill sets to lead from the middle. Participants will learn about the power of a conversation and leading in a 360-degree perspective.
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Thursday, April 21
5pm-6pm (virtual event)
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Family Programming
Math Magic on Earth Day!
This magic show will include fun hands-on activities that kids and parents can participate in, learning the mathematics behind tricks they can do themselves! We will have interpreters for our deaf and hard of hearing attendees as well. Each family will receive a packet of items needed to engage with the show.
Friday, April 22
6pm- 7pm
Virtual event via Zoom, All Supplies Provided
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STEM Grants Writing Workshop
Tips for Navigating the Funding Agencies
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Moderator: Dr. Neal Grandgenett
Panelists: Tiffani Hix, M.A. and Dr. Sara Myers
This panel presentation will particularly highlight tips that will help in your ongoing and personal navigation of a range of grant opportunities, by understanding the grant funding terrain a bit better.
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Friday, April 29
12:00pm-1pm (virtual event)
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High School Physical Science
Teacher Virtual Camaraderie Hour
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Do you teach high school chemistry, physics, and/or physical science? Or are you a pre-service secondary teacher working on an endorsement in science?
Join us from 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of each month for a virtual camaraderie hour.
RSVP Now:
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Dr. Christine Cutucache Receives Fulbright Specialist Award
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is proud to announce that Christine Cutucache, Ph.D., UNO STEM TRAIL Center Director, has been selected to complete a project at the University of Eastern Finland through the Fulbright...
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www.unomaha.edu
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Return of the Metropolitan Science and Engineering Fair
The 43rd Annual Metropolitan Science and Engineering Fair returned last month in another year of exclusively taking place virtually as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Students in grades 6 through 12 were provided with an...
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www.unomaha.edu
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Resources and Opportunities |
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Science Talks: A new open access journal transforming research to videos |
Science Talks is an Open Access video journal that publishes original, peer-reviewed scientific talks, tutorials and news and views from experts in the field. The journal is open to submissions from all areas of mathematical and physical sciences, engineering, medical, biological sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The APC fee will be waived until May 31st.
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Calling all Future Science Teachers |
NoyceSCIENCE applications are now open. Receive $17,500 per year for two years. Opportunities for all undergraduate levels.
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Interested in exploring the STEM TRAIL Center further? |
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Consider a Gift, Support an Intern at your Company, or Volunteer!
Interested in donating? Please consider contributions to our UNO STEM TRAIL Center Excellence Fund #01149830 at the Nebraska University Foundation:
Checks can be mailed to:
University of Nebraska Foundation
PO Box 3465
Omaha, NE 68103-0465
reference: 01149830 - UNO STEM TRAIL Center Excellence Fund
Gifts can also be remitted electronically at the link below.
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STEM TRAIL Center
Thompson Alumni Center 204
6705 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182
Phone: 402.554.3459
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UNO NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/EEO/ADA institution. For Title IX concerns, please contact the Title IX Coordinator (phone: 402.554.2120). For ADA/504 accommodations or assistance, please call/contact the ADA/504 Coordinator (phone 402.554.2463) or the Accessibility Services Center (phone: 402.554.2872).
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