High School Science Academy (Applications Open Now!)
Applications for the 2022-2023 School Year are now OPEN! Fill out the 'Student Interest Form', AND have a teacher, counselor or mentor fill out the 'Teacher/Counselor Referral Form'. Selections will be chosen by September 2022 with programming to begin later that month.
NWR's High School Science Academy aims to give Omaha metro area high school students the opportunity to participate in college-level lectures and field/lab work, and nurture their interest in the biological sciences before leaving high school. Sessions will occur once monthly during the school year on a Tuesday and Saturday. Tuesday is dedicated to lecture and discussion and Saturday will consist of a corresponding lab or field work activity.
All materials are provided and students are served meals and snacks at every session. If students and their families do not have access to transportation to and from sessions, it can be provided from school pick-up points at no charge in most cases
2022-2023 School Year Schedule
Month & Dates | Topic |
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September | HSSA Welcome Picnic, Dr. James Wilson | 'Critical Thinking in Science: Debunking the Paranormal' |
October | TBA |
November | TBA |
December | Holiday Break! |
January | TBA |
February | TBA |
March | Overnight Field Trip to view Sandhill Crane Migration |
April | Dr. Amanda Roe | 'The Magic of Maggots & Entomology' |
May | Dr. Jeremy White | 'Bats of Nebraska & Field Mist Netting Techniques' |
May 30th-June 4th | Cedar Point Biological Station- Visit UNL's CPBS for 5 days to explore ornithology, herpetology, geology and much more! |