Illustrated Poem Contest
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-24 | NE
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 find digital educational resources and activity ideas at the ACS website.
Questions? Contact ErinGross@creighton.edu

NE SciFest Art Contest
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-30 | NE
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 a prize. All art will be showcased on the festival social pages in May.

NE SciFest Scientific Smore's Ice Cream
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-30 | eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato, 5001 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
Available all April, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: SCIENTIFIC SMORE’S!

Scientific Smore’s: Double Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Chocolate Chunks, Graham Crunch and Marshmallows.

Teen PSA Challenge
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-30 | NE
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 and extreme weather on physical and mental health.
Entries can be made in three categories: pictures, infographics and short videos (60 seconds or less). Entries can be made on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter and must use #ClimateHealthChallenge and either #NebraskaCures or tag the organization. $50 prizes will be awarded in each category. Winners will be announced in early May.
Participants must be 13-19 years old and live in Nebraska. Additional details and a full list of rules are here.

Ms. Frizzle's Wacky Science Weekend
2022-04-23 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102
Are you ready to “take chances, make mistakes, and get messy?” Do we have the event for you! The Magic School Bus is rolling into Omaha Children’s Museum for this fun weekend of science and exploration! Join us at the slime bar, catch science shows, make volcanoes erupt, meet Ms. Frizzle herself, and so much more! Free with museum admission.

Earth Day Omaha
2022-04-23 11:00 - 18:00 | Elmwood Park, 802 S 60th St., Omaha, NE, 68106
Earth Day Omaha, currently in its 33rd year, is an annual event providing a showcase for the many charitable, scientific, and educational efforts advocating for sustainable environmental practices and lifestyles. Visit over 100 exhibitors and vendors to find out how area nonprofits, businesses, governmental organizations, community groups and schools are promoting sustainable practices, environmental protection, and resource conservation. For more information and for the developing event lineup check out EarthDayOmaha.org.

Fred G. Dale Planetarium at Wayne State College
2022-04-23 13:00 - 13:45 | Fred G. Dale Planetarium, Gulliver Dr., Wayne, NE, 68787, United States
Doors open 20 minutes prior to the start of a show. Planetarium shows generally include a tour of the current night sky, a view of the constellations, and a full-dome video. All shows last about 45 minutes.

April Schedule
Fridays: Planetarium show is at 7 p.m., and laser show is at 8 p.m.
Saturdays: Planetarium show is at 1 p.m., and laser show is at 2 p.m.

April 1, 7pm: Understanding the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe
April 2, 1pm: Understanding the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe
April 8, 7pm: Observational Astronomy
April 9, 1pm: Observational Astronomy
April 15, 7pm: A Universe of Mathematics
April 16, 1pm: A Universe of Mathematics
April 22, 7pm: A Tribute to Science Fiction
April 23, 1pm: A Tribute to Science Fiction
April 29, 7pm: Biology and the Universe
April 30, 1pm: Biology and the Universe
