Educators Invited to Soybean Science Institute, Register by May 15

by Fran tenBensel Benne - Agronomy and Horticulture Communication

May 8, 2026

Group of people standing in a field near crops, surrounded by greenery and an open landscape.
Help students connect science, math and agriculture in a real-world way — while earning a stipend and classroom resources through the Soybean Science Institute.
UNL Professor Meghan Sindelar speaks to 2025 Summer Soybean Institute participants. Abigayle Warm/Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, with support from the Nebraska Soybean Board, invites educators from across Nebraska to attend the 2026 Soybean Science Institute July 7-8 and July 14-16 at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead, Nebraska.

This multi-day program is designed to equip middle and high school teachers with knowledge and resources to integrate soybeans into cross-curricular learning and highlight the impact of science, math, economics and agriculture in the classroom. 

In its sixth year, the program explores soybean as a system with the assistance of experts from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the Nebraska Soybean Board and local teacher leaders. Teachers will be able to collaborate across disciplines, connect college- and career-ready standards to real-world learning and leave with ready-to-use lesson plans and tools. 

This program also spreads awareness of why soybean are grown in Nebraska and connected career pathways.

A $1,050 full-attendance stipend, $250 lesson plan implementation bonus and classroom resources and supplies are available.

The deadline to apply is Friday, May 15. Priority is given to cross-curricular teams. Apply now as spots fill quickly.

Go to the Soybean Science Institute webpage for more information and to register.

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