Professional Learning & Events

Teacher Workshop – Crane Migration Field Trip
March 21, 2025

The Nebraska Academy of Sciences, in partnership with UNK Biology and the Prairie Project are proud to announce this year’s Crane Migration Field Trip on Friday, March 21st. This year’s Field Trip will have two components, an all-day teacher workshop will take place from 9:30-2:00 and Field Tours led by our Ornithologist and Biology friends at UNK.

See the brochure for more details.

Women In Science Conference

April 4-5, 2025 in Lincoln

This annual conference is designed for high school science teachers and their students, encouraging young women to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by engaging with successful women scientists, participating in hands-on workshops, and learning about college STEM opportunities.

Conference Registration is now open and limited to 100 students

UNO Modeling Workshops for Nebraska Science Teachers

UNO will be partnering with the American Modeling Teachers Association to offer two summer workshops.

Modeling Physics – Mechanics – June 23-July 3, 2025

Introduction to Modeling Instruction – July 21-25, 2025

Both workshops can be taken for optional graduate credits and are $76 per credit

Seed Your Future – Free High School Educator Webinars

One-hour webinar to learn from three industry experts on STEM career pathways, opportunities in the plant industries for all skills and interests, and how to connect your classroom and your students with a vast array of opportunities.