Name: uBEATS: Opening Pathways to Health Science Careers
Start: 2026-06-09T13:00:00-0500
End: 2026-06-09T13:45:00-0500

uBEATS: Opening Pathways to Health Science Careers

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Ruby 2

Explore how uBEATS (UNO & UNMC Building Excellence in Academics Through STEM) helps students discover health science career opportunities through a FREE library of 100+ short, engaging, interactive STEM and health science e-modules developed by UNMC and UNO experts. This session highlights practical strategies for integrating these modules, teacher guides, and digital badging into instruction to deepen understanding and spark early career exploration. Participants will learn how uBEATS supports curriculum alignment, builds student confidence, and broadens access to real-world health science learning. Educators will leave with classroom ready tools that enrich instruction and strengthen Nebraska's long-term health science workforce pipeline.

Speakers

Sarah Shaffer

uBEATS (UNO & UNMC Building Excellence in Academics Through STEM) Curriculum and Education Specialist, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Sarah Shaffer is a Curriculum and Education Specialist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, supporting teachers in designing engaging, practical Health Science and STEM learning experiences. With more than 16 years of K-12 classroom experience and prior service at the Nebraska... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 2

Health Sciences Human Sciences & Education

Nebraska Career and Technical Education Conference 2026

Sarah Shaffer

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Nebraska Career and Technical Education Conference 2026

Sarah Shaffer

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