Latest Past Events

Omaha Science Cafe – “Understanding the Aging Brain”

Slowdown 729 N 14th St., Omaha

Join Gaelle E. Doucet, Ph.D., Director of the Brain Architecture, Imaging and Cognition Laboratory at the Boys Town Institute for Human Neuroscience, for the April 4 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, "Understanding the Aging Brain," 7pm at the Slowdown.  It is clear that people do not age at the same rate. Scientists are still […]

Free

Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities

Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town

This April, visit the Boys Town Hall of History and learn about various science topics with weekly activities. Each week the Hall of History will host staff-led science activities from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plus, our hearing display including a hearing simulator will be featured throughout the month to teach visitors young and old […]

Free

Crime Scene Investigation: DNA

W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha

It’s what makes you, you and me, me. It can also be used to help law enforcement solve crimes. It’s Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid, aka DNA! Participants will get the opportunity to learn what DNA actually is and how CSI investigators use it to catch the bad guy. Participants will construct DNA using K'Nex®, discover how […]

Free