Nebraska Teachers Invited to 2026 Soybean Science Institute

Nebraska Teachers Invited to 2026 Soybean Science Institute

May 6, 2026

Nebraska middle and high school teachers are invited to apply for the 2026 Soybean Science Institute, a hands-on professional development program designed to bring agriculture and science to life in the classroom.

Hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in partnership with the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB), the institute will be held July 7-8 and July 14-16, 2026. Sessions will take place at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Ithaca.

The program will select 20 teachers, with priority given to cross-curricular teams, to explore the question: Why do we grow soybeans in Nebraska?

Participants will work alongside content experts from CASNR, NSB and fellow educators to better understand Nebraska's soybean industry and its role in the state's economy, environment and daily life. The institute emphasizes inquiry-based learning and systems thinking, helping teachers develop classroom-ready lesson plans that integrate science, math and agriculture.

The Soybean Science Institute is a paid professional development opportunity. Teachers who complete the full program will receive a $1,050 stipend, along with a $250 bonus for implementing a lesson plan developed during the institute. Participants will also receive classroom resources to support continued learning.

Applications for the 2026 program are due May 15, and space is limited.

Teachers interested in applying or learning more can visit the Soybean Science Institute webpage.

About the Nebraska Soybean Board: The nine-member Nebraska Soybean Board collects and disburses the Nebraska share of funds generated by the one-half of one percent times the net sales price per bushel of soybeans sold. Nebraska soybean checkoff funds are invested in research, education, domestic and foreign markets, including new uses for soybeans and soybean products.

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