Connecting a Community's Learning Landscape event sparks ideas, fosters conversation
Connecting the providers, parents, students, and wider community that comprise a city's out-of-school-time (OST) network can feel like a daunting task--especially when data collection and how to act on that data offer another layer of challenges. But two speakers who presented as part of the 2024 STEM Connect Series last week offered some valuable solutions.
Local professionals in the education, nonprofit, and business sectors heard from Dr. Nichole Pinkard, Alice Hamilton Professor of Learning Sciences and Northwestern University and founder of Digital Youth Network, which developed the CitiesLearn technology platform.
Join UNO and Metropolitan Community College for a dynamic speed networking event! Hosted by internNE, the event is dedicated to shattering barriers between educators and businesses, fostering a deeper understanding of diverse tech careers.
Keynote speaker Dr. Josie Schafer will speak on the topic of Brain Drain and how we can all play a part in addressing this important issue.
The Joyce Crockett Promoting Diversity in STEM Staff Achievement Award
Deadline: February 29
Nominees for the 2024 Joyce Crockett Promoting Diversity in STEM Staff Achievement Award have brought attention to diversity and inclusion issues in the field of STEM through activity/research, advising, advancement, education, and numerous other areas. The nominee should have been employed at UNO for a minimum of two years (other part-time exemplary employees may be considered).
Erin Dahl, Aim for the Stars summer camp director; Sandy Bolamperti, project assistant; and Fern the Tortoise, Director of Happiness for the STEM TRAIL Center, had a blast at the 21st annual Futures Fair! Sponsored by Partnership 4 Kids in collaboration with UNO's Goodrich Scholarship Program, the fair welcomed approximately 150 eighth graders from Omaha Public Schools to explore STEM-related careers.
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