Young Nebraska Scientists (YNS) provides effective and efficient opportunities to accomplish the required broader impacts goals in your grant proposals and science outreach missions.
YNS core activities include summer science camps for middle and high school students and extended summer research experiences for high school sophomores and juniors. Evaluations have shown that YNS activities are effective in increasing interest in STEM and commitment to choosing STEM college majors and careers. YNS strives to recruit students from underrepresented groups, students demonstrating financial need, and potential first-generation college students.
The Nebraska EPSCoR Outreach Coordinator manages the programs and provides consulting and planning support. Investigators may use YNS program infrastructure and resources by budgeting funds and allocating effort in their grant proposals for YNS activities.
