Nebraska Physics and Astronomy Summit - Spring 2026
The University of Nebraska Omaha Physics Department will be hosting the the Nebraska Physics and Astronomy Summit March 7th, 2026 at the UNO STEM Trail Center.
March 7, 2026
STEM TRAIL Center
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
This conference is dedicated to providing a variety of professional development opportunities in astronomy and physics education for college, high school, and middle school teachers across the state of Nebraska. A theme of this event is the use of instructional technology to improve our teaching of astronomy and physics. The conference begins with a keynote, an exhibition hall, and your choice of four breakout sessions. After lunch, the second keynote and longer workshop sessions close out the day.
Morning Keynote Speaker: Alexey V. Krasnoslobodtsev, PhD Isaacson Professor of Physics, University of Nebraska, Omaha
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Title of Presentation: TBD
Afternoon Keynote Speaker:
Draft Schedule - Check back often for update
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Time |
Information |
8:30 |
Registration and ParkingMap of UNO Campus
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9:00 |
Opening WelcomeKeynote Presentation
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10:00 |
Continental Breakfast, Booths, Poster Session, Socializing |
11:00 |
Breakout Sessions |
11:30 |
Breakout Sessions |
12:00 |
Breakout Sessions |
12:30 |
Breakout Sessions |
1:00 |
LunchSTEM Trail Center Event Space catered by UNO catering services N-AAPT Business Meeting |
2:00 |
Keynot Presentation(TBD) |
3:00 |
Breakout Sessions (1.5 hr) |
4:30 |
EvaluationsDoor Prize Raffle(Must be present to win) Dismissal |