Program areas at Nebraska Academy of Sciences
Annual Nebraska Academy of Sciences spring meeting. Normally abstracts are printed in the program and proceedings. It is distributed to members and 340 libraries across the world. The university of Nebraska- lincoln library is our depository. Plaques, medals, and certificates were also awarded. Two "friend of science" awards are given. Membership totals over 850. Newsletters and a website are maintained for the benefits of the membership. Numerous scholarships and grants are given and are detailed elsewhere in this 990pf return.
Nebraska association of teachers of science partnered with the Nebraska association of teachers of mathematics for the annual fall conference. Teachers, members, and students attended the conference and registered for various sessions for elementary and secondary teachers in a number of disciplines including mathematics, earth science, chemistry, physics, biology, astronomy, ecology, etc. Sessions on teaching methods were available. Presidential awards, catalyst awards, science olympiad competitions and training meetings, and other leadership and planning conferences were also conducted or sponsored.
The Nebraska Academy of Sciences was awarded a grant from the Nebraska environmental trust to administer the trust's public information and education mini-grants (pie grants). The pie grants support the presentation and dissemination of information and perspectives that will stimulate enhanced environmental stewardship in any category eligible for trust funding. The grant program seeks to expand dialogue on important conservation topics and to provide information on emerging or highly useful conservation methods.
The nats fall conference allows for the exchange of ideas and techniques, primarily among k-12 science teachers.
The annual nas meeting provides an opportunity for junior and senior high school students, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty members and other Academy members to present and discuss research results.
Science olympiads allow competition among teams from many secondary schools, regarding knowledge of science.
To promote interest in science projects among junior and senior high school students and pick regional projects to be presented at the nas annual meeting with the top 5-6 going to national ajas meeting.
Membership fees paid by members for the continuation of organization's exempt purpose