Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science

09/08/2026

Plasma Games helps teachers
accelerate learning with
classroom-ready resources for grades
6-12 science, chemistry, STEM, and
CTE…plus a career personality quiz to
tailor learning for each student.

Nebraska public schools can use it at
no cost through at least 2026-27.

Contact [email protected] to
learn more

09/01/2026

Are you ready for fall conference? Check out the NATS store to represent NATS wherever you go!

https://www.nebscinats.org/shop

08/31/2026

📢NATS Fall Conference Sponsor 📢

Come see the latest and greatest of what EPSCoR has to offer at NATS Fall Conference in Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium October 8-10th. See you there!

08/31/2026

Looking for new ways to engage
students from day one?

Plasma Games provides classroom-ready
science resources for grades 6-12 that
fit alongside your existing curriculum.
Nebraska public schools can use
Plasma Games at no cost at least
through the 2026-27 school year
through grant funding.

Contact
[email protected] to learn
more.

08/26/2026

Encourage your students to get outside Thursday night and take advantage of the phenomenon of eclipses! Then check in with them Friday to discuss what they saw!

Peak eclipse time is 11:13 pm CDT/10:13 pm MDT.

https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/next-up-a-deep-partial-lunar-eclipse-on-aug-27-28/

08/21/2026

📢 Nebraska Science Teachers — NDE Content & Bias Review Opportunity!

The Nebraska Department of Education is asking educators who would like to participate in Content & Bias Review to reapply for the 2026 review process.

🔬 Science Content & Bias Review will take place in October 2026. The exact dates are still TBD. Participants will receive a $175 daily stipend (up to $875 for the week).

If you’re interested in helping review Nebraska’s science assessments and contributing your expertise, make sure you complete the new application!

Please share this with other Nebraska science educators who may be interested! 🧪🔬🌎

Applications are due by Friday, September 4th at 5:00 p.m. Central Time.

NDE Statewide Assessment is seeking highly qualified educators to participate in assessment development and review opportunities. Stipends are available when educators are NOT working under district contracts.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

🦒 DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🦒

Still thinking about presenting at NATS Conference 2026? There’s still time! The proposal deadline has been extended to September 1st.

Share your ideas, inspire fellow science educators, and join us October 8–10 at Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in Omaha!

👉 Submit your proposal at https://www.nebscinats.org/natsfc

08/12/2026

Deadline to apply for the EPSCoR Scholarship is August 15th! 🎉

The scholarship can help cover conference registration costs, one night of a hotel stay, or both! If you’re planning to attend the NATS Fall Conference, this is a great opportunity to get some of your expenses covered.

Apply here and find more information: NATS Fall Conference EPSCoR Scholarship https://www.nebscinats.org/natsfc

Don’t wait—the deadline is this Friday! 🙌

These additional tours are available to NATS guests who are staying for Saturday events and are available at a deeply discounted rate (65% off) compared to the cost for the general public. We hope you will enjoy these adventures!