Join us April 1 & 2 for our Science on Screen program, "TEKNOLUST: Clones are people two." We'll have a pre-recorded, online Q&A with medical scholars as they converse about parthenogenesis, modern genetic technologies, the ethics of cloning, and the depiction of clones in the film. We are grateful to partner with the University of […]
Join us for a month-long local and international challenge to design and prototype antimicrobial 3D printed solutions for a post-pandemic world. In a world where so much has changed, there are endless possibilities for innovations with antimicrobial technologies. Open to national and international teams of high schoolers and older. Free, no cost to participate. Projects […]
Talking Research is a virtual lunch and learn series featuring health science research conducted in Nebraska. The goal is to educate Nebraskans about the amazing research conducted around our great state. Join us on April 1 at noon, as we welcome Dr. Donald Coulter, as he talks about "Research Collaboration: Creating the Pediatric Cancer Research […]
Ask a Scientist Victoria Crystal will be interviewing Dr. Bill Sullivan, professor of Pharmacology, Toxicology, Microbiology & Immunology at Indiana University School of Medicine. He is also the author of the book “Pleased to Meet Me,” which describes how genes, epigenetics, psychology, and the microbiome conspire to shape our personality and behavior.
A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes. Emergency responders will arrive as quickly as possible, but bystanders are almost always there first. This class will give you the skills and knowledge to provide immediate bleeding control to victims. You'll learn how to stop bleeding, apply a tourniquet, pack an […]
Join us for a panel discussion on science communication during the pandemic and strategies to increase general understanding of science. Free, please register here.
Lobotomies. Bloodletting. Leeches. Arsenic. The usage of dubiously helpful and occasionally harmful treatments have been a mainstay of medical care since the beginning of recorded history. In many cases, these were done with the hope of a true cure, but often they were done in the guise of beneficence in order to financially benefit the […]
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 […]
Join 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.
