By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Horizon Middle School sixth-grade teacher Nicolle Williams meets with students needing extra help whenever she can. She schedules sessions before classes begin in the morning, during her lunch break and after school, but there never seem to be enough hours in the day. “That one-on-one time is critical,” Williams said. “I would love to give that to every student who needs it.” Williams and other teachers at the Kearney middle school … [Read more...]
Discover something new through UNK Society and Science summer camps
KEARNEY – There’s plenty to discover this summer at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK is hosting several academic camps that give middle and high school students a chance to experience university life while learning about interesting topics in the science, math and law fields. The Society and Science Camps, led by UNK faculty, allow students to explore areas such as crime scene investigation, cybersecurity, astronomy, health care and agriculture in a fun and educational … [Read more...]
Science, engineering focus of EPSCoR summer camps at UNK
KEARNEY – Summer camps hosted at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will introduce campers to today's hottest topics in science and engineering. Nebraska EPSCoR – Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research – is accepting registrations for its Young Nebraska Scientists camps, which aim to develop new generations of scientists. A June 12-16 camp – “Agricultural Biotechnology: Rooting for a Bright Future” – is presented by UNK biology faculty Julie Shaffer and Paul Twigg. The … [Read more...]
