SciComm: From the Pandemic Forward
Join us for a panel discussion on science communication during the pandemic and strategies to increase general understanding of science. Free, please register here.
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Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
Omaha Children's Museum 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NELook for the Omaha Children's Museum (OCM) STEAM Wagon throughout the museum daily. Each day will feature exciting science, technology, engineering, math, and art experiences. Perhaps today we'll learn about rockets or what makes a bubble float! What is Playdough made of? What colors mix together to make purple? Learn the answers to these questions […]
$14
Illustrated Poem Contest
Each year, as part of Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW), the American Chemical Society (ACS) sponsors an illustrated poem contest for K-12 students. The Omaha ACS section invites all area students to compete. The theme of CCEW 2022 is The Buzz About Bugs: Insect Chemistry. Students in grades K-12, click here for more Information. Parents and Teachers: You can also […]
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NE SciFest Art Contest
Open to all ages, we want you to create (draw, paint, glue, sculpt) artwork that reflects ocean life and be entered to win an NE SciFest swag package. Three winners will receive a swag bag of NE SciFest goodies. Send a clear photo of your creation to nescifest@gmail.com by April 30 to be entered to win […]
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Teen PSA Challenge
Nebraska Cures is inviting teens to participate in their second annual teen public service announcement (PSA) competition designed to promote science and engage in science advocacy. The competition theme is the “Climate & Health Challenge.” The competition challenges teens to create and share PSAs on social media that educate about the impact of climate change […]
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King Science & Technology Magnet Science Day
King Science and Technology Magnet 3720 Florence Blvd., Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin King Science & Technology Magnet for a morning of activities put together by their healthcare, zoo and space programs. Create a traveling first aid kit, create pollinating seed cards/bombs, and flying free flight Gliders. Incase of bad weather, this event will move indoors.
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Teen DIY: Morse Code Bracelet
City of Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, United StatesA Morse Code Bracelet is a minimal and meaningful bracelet that can be a great gift or fun to create for yourself. Select a name or phrase and then use the International Morse Code chart to figure out the number of dots and dashes you will need. The library will provide all of the needed […]
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Fairytale STEM with NE SciFest
Millard Branch 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin Omaha Public Library staff to explore STEM by way of familiar and popular fairytales. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are all around us, even in the stories we love. Explore one or more of these concepts with hands-on activities inspired by a tale. All supplies will be provided. This program is recommended for children […]
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Omaha STEM Community Connect: STEM Happy Hour
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 3701 S 10th St., Omaha, NE, United StatesYou're invited to this in-person event that highlights the STEM Community Platform, and how it serves as a critical piece in leveraging business and education expertise to close the talent gap. Learn how you can be a part of this shared opportunity to grow our STEM talent and assure Omaha remains a vibrant STEM Community. […]
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Teen DIY: Morse Code Bracelet
City of Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, United StatesA Morse Code Bracelet is a minimal and meaningful bracelet that can be a great gift or fun to create for yourself. Select a name or phrase and then use the International Morse Code chart to figure out the number of dots and dashes you will need. The library will provide all of the needed […]
Free
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies
Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesFrom Star Wars to Frozen to Titanic to The Martian — join beloved astrophysics icon Neil deGrasse Tyson for an entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong and what they got right. His presentation will incorporate contemporary films plus some classics that you may not have known had […]
Legos at the Library
City of Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, United StatesCome for some brick-snappin' fun! You can design and build your own creations and enjoy hanging out with other Lego enthusiasts. We'll supply the Legos, you just need to bring your imagination. No registration is needed for this program designed for youth ages 3–12.
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