January 2025

VOL 4 EDITION 1

Learning Innovation for Nebraska and K-12 Schools

The purpose of this L.I.N.K.S. newsletter is to provide a monthly update of opportunities and resources for K-12 schools to connect with the University of Nebraska's CASNR Food, Energy, Water, and Societal Systems (FEWS²) programs and partners.

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Virtual Learning Opportunity

Learn from Scientists.

Science Chat Specials are Virtual Learning Programs that are live and interactive, focusing on Nebraska science phenomena. Designed for grades K-5 and FREE for all Nebraska schools!

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Explore all K-12 Curriculum Resources here!

Upcoming Events

Feb. 1: CASNR Changemaker Due

Feb. 10: Eastern World Food Prize Youth Institute

Feb. 13: Experience the Power of Red

Mar. 2-8: Green Career Week

Mar. 27: NJAS Southeast Region Science Fair

Apr. 15: (CAT) Day

Apr. 17: Cultivando Caminos

Apr. 24: NJAS State Science Fair

UNL Scholarship Opportunities

Apply for UNL Scholarship Opportunties

UNL-CASNR Scholarship Opportunities

UNL External Scholarship Opportunities

Explore Campus Virtually if you can't make it to campus for a visit.

Zoom into CASNR

Have questions about the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources? Join one of our zoom sessions.

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Explore all Student Opportunities here!

Summer PD Opportunities-NE Math & Science Summer Institutes

Food Science Curriculum

STAT 812T course emphasized topics are in probability and statistics that support the high school/AP Statistics curriculum, and statistics that are used in education and school-based research. Check out all the Summer Institute Opportunities

Be paid $400 to review Food Science curriculum, provide feedback and guidance. Email Andreia and Karen if you are interested, abianchini2@unl.edu, knieto-flores@huskers.unl.edu

Explore all Teacher Engagement activities here!

Looking to bring students to Campus?

Contact our CASNR Recruitment Team for education events, campus experiences, student visits, and questions about UNL's East Campus.

For more stories happening in UNL-IANR-CASNR go to IANR NEWS

Find your CASNR Education and Career Pathways Team at casnr.unl.edu/k-12-partners

Bailey Feit

LPS/CASNR Early College & Career Pathways Coordinator

bailey.feit@unl.edu

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Tammy Mittelstet

CASNR Statewide Education & Career Pathways Coordinator

tmittelstet@unl.edu

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