The University of Nebraska at Omaha, a Bio Nebraska member, is featured in a special by the Omaha World-Herald that highlights STEM education in the state and the important role this education plays in supporting Nebraska’s workforce needs.
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If students knew that what they learned in science, technology, engineering and math courses could make a difference in the world and their community, would they pursue related careers?
That question is what compelled University of Nebraska at Omaha Professor Chris Moore – an expert on chemistry and physics education – to author high school curricula that are the first chemistry and physics programs to fully align with Nebraska’s new college- and career-ready standards for science.