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About OSTEM

WHAT IS STEM?

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is a UNO campus priority and the goals of the cross-campus collaboration are essential for growth as a technically progressive and adaptive community.

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NET Spotlight on STEM Education

The STEM effort is led at UNO by four community chairs, a STEM leadership team, and many other faculty, staff and administrators undertaking specific initiatives, as well as the Office of STEM Education (OSTEM) offering administrative support. The success of P-16 students in the Omaha-metropolitan area is at the heart of the UNO STEM mission, which is guided by a strategic plan that has been co-developed with a wide range of community partners.

Goals:

  • Provide effective and efficient communication and coordination between OSTEM members
  • Promote STEM education to department, college, campus, and P-12 organizations
  • Seek, coordinate, and encourage STEM-related projects and grants
  • Increase the number, quality, and diversity of STEM teachers
  • Enhance collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, and College of Information Science and Technology.