2021 | Volume 3 | Issue 8 |
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As we march along through the semester, reach your professional development goals by signing up for one of our workshops!
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Family Programming
Super STEMing into Forensics
Join us and learn how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) can be used in the field of forensics. Learn about finger printing and other techniques used to be a super sleuth.
Thursday, March 24
6pm- 7pm
Virtual event via Zoom, All Supplies Provided
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Teaching Practices Workshop
Identity, Authority, and Positioning in STEM Courses
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Facilitator: Dr. Kelly Gomez-Johnson |
Friday, April 1
11:00am-12pm (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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Curious People Series: Nurturing the Scientist
The next Curious People Series event is on March 21, 2022 --- with STEM and teacher education expert, Derrick Nero. Nero is an expert in training educators and people about the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This event takes place on zoom, with registration required and available here.
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Don’t miss out on this great night of in person networking! You are invited to our 2022 in-person event, Omaha STEM Community Connect, on April 5th at 5:30. Join us at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium for a camaraderie Hour that highlights the STEM Community Platform, and how it serves as a critical piece in leveraging business and education expertise to close the talent gap. Speakers Jim Collison, Technology Manager at Gallup and Tony Veland, Director of Business Development at the AIM Institute will describe how you can be a part of this shared opportunity to grow our STEM talent and assure Omaha remains a vibrant STEM Community.
Click here to register for this opportunity. This is a 21 and older event. Through the generosity of our sponsors this event will be offered with no fee and each guest will receive a complimentary drink ticket.
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Filling Nebraska's Workforce, One Student at a Time
Read the stories below about our people, programs and projects that are building a pipeline of future employees.
Read more
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Resources and Opportunities |
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Be a UNO WiSTEM Leader
Looking for a way to serve our UNO campus, connect with STEM Leaders across campus, and work to make UNO a more inclusive and supportive environment? Consider a position on the WiSTEM Leadership Team for 2022-2023.
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This nomination form (linked above) can be on behalf of another UNO Faculty or Staff member, or it can be a self-nomination. Nominations will be collected until April 1st and voting will take place April 6- April 15, 2022, for our 2022-2023 Leadership Team (2-year terms). Questions can be directed at unowistempro2@unomaha.edu or to Kelly Gomez Johnson at kgomezjohnson@unomaha.edu.
UNO WiSTEM is dedicated to the promotion of gender equity and access in STEM fields through mentoring, networking, and continued dialogue in collaborations across campus initiatives and engaging organizations. The group is open to ANY individual interested in advancing careers and leadership opportunities for all underrepresented persons in STEM.
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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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