Are you looking for a professional development opportunity? We are currently working on several on-going education and extension projects and are often looking for K-12 teachers and informal educators to participate in virtual or in-person PD experiences.
For more information on the professional development opportunities listed below, please contact Erin Ingram at eingram3@unl.edu. Thanks!
Cultivate ACCESS to Data Science in Agriculture
Starting in summer 2024, we are offering a paid professional development opportunity for high school teachers through a new USDA grant-funded program.
The program is built on the success of the Cultivate ACCESS program. Since 2017, Cultivate ACCESS has worked to increase participation of underrepresented students from Nebraska in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) related agriculture, environment, and natural resource careers through:
- Virtual mentoring experiences
- Innovative experiential learning
- Paid educator professional development and community building
We have outlined what the program has to offer and what expectations we have for educator and student participants. For more detailed information about the program, check out our recruitment flyer.
This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Food and Agricultural Non-Formal Education Program, award #2023-67037-41015.
Data Science in Agriculture
- Recruiting Nebraska high school science, math, and agriculture education teachers
- Pilot interactive data science games and learning modules
- Invigorate your instruction with current data science examples
- Recruit 4-8 students to participate and create outreach materials
- 1-year commitment - $3,000 stipend
- $500 of books and resources
Application: https://go.unl.edu/teachdatasci (will start in Fall 2025)
Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Applications are closed for the 2025-2026 cohort.