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SUMMARY:Antimicrobial Post-Pandemic Challenge
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOpen to national and international teams of high schoolers and older. \nFree\, no cost to participate. \nProjects to be presented and judged by an esteemed panel the week of May 3\, 2021. \nEmail unmcevents@unmc.edu for more information.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/antimicrobial-post-pandemic-challenge/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine,Science (general),Technology
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SUMMARY:Stuhr Museum: Third Grade & Up: Transportation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Stuhr Museum for their Third Grade & Up: Transportation class from April 12-30. The class begins near the Static Train Display with a discussion of transportation on the Overland Trails and the meaning of the terms transportation and migration. The class then moves into the Gus Fonner Memorial Rotunda where they discover how the harness and the ox yoke are used to connect the horse or the ox to plows or wagons. The class then moves to Railroad Town where various wagons are viewed\, and their unique parts – tongues verses shafts\, brakes\, leaf springs and wheels are compared. The class then moves from animal power to steam power with a visit to the rail yards in Railroad Town. The jobs of railroad employees\, including the Station Master\, Engineer\, Fireman\, Conductor and Brakeman are examined as the Depot and the Caboose are explored. The class ends with students learning how to operate the hand car on the rails. \n$4.25/Student; $4.25/Chaperone (within’ ratio)
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/stuhr-museum-third-grade-up-transportation/
LOCATION:Stuhr Museum\, 3133 West Highway 34\, Grand Island\, NE\, 68801
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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SUMMARY:Stuhr Museum: Fifth Grade & Up: 19th Century Science & Technology
DESCRIPTION:This class is for students in fifth grade and older. Students will learn how science and technology of the late 19th century affected the daily lives of those who worked in communities on the plains. The focus of this class will be on the science and technology related to community business and trades\, with an emphasis on communication\, transportation and power. Students will experience how science and technology helped communities businesses though several hands on opportunities. \n  \n$4.25/Student; $4.25/Chaperone (within’ ratio)
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/stuhr-museum-fifth-grade-up-19th-century-science-technology/
LOCATION:Stuhr Museum\, 3133 West Highway 34\, Grand Island\, NE\, 68801
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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SUMMARY:Stuhr Museum: Third Grade & Up: Transportation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Stuhr Museum for their class Third Grade & Up: Transportation April 12-30. The class begins near the Static Train Display with a discussion of transportation on the Overland Trails and the meaning of the terms transportation and migration. The class then moves into the Gus Fonner Memorial Rotunda where they discover how the harness and the ox yoke are used to connect the horse or the ox to plows or wagons. The class then moves to Railroad Town where various wagons are viewed\, and their unique parts – tongues verses shafts\, brakes\, leaf springs and wheels are compared. The class then moves from animal power to steam power with a visit to the rail yards in Railroad Town. The jobs of railroad employees\, including the Station Master\, Engineer\, Fireman\, Conductor and Brakeman are examined as the Depot and the Caboose are explored. The class ends with students learning how to operate the hand car on the rails. \n$4.25/Student; $4.25/Chaperone (within’ ratio)
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/stuhr-museum-third-grade-up-transportation-2/
LOCATION:Stuhr Museum\, 3133 West Highway 34\, Grand Island\, NE\, 68801
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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SUMMARY:Stuhr Museum: Fifth Grade & Up: 19th Century Science & Technology
DESCRIPTION:This class is for students in fifth grade and older. Students will learn how science and technology of the late 19th century affected the daily lives of those who worked in communities on the plains. The focus of this class will be on the science and technology related to community business and trades\, with an emphasis on communication\, transportation and power. Students will experience how science and technology helped communities businesses though several hands on opportunities. \n$4.25/Student; $4.25/Chaperone (within’ ratio)
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/stuhr-museum-fifth-grade-up-19th-century-science-technology-2/
LOCATION:Stuhr Museum\, 3133 West Highway 34\, Grand Island\, NE\, 68801
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210421
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SUMMARY:Ask a Scientist Podcast with Dr. Cara Battersby
DESCRIPTION:Ask a Scientist Victoria Crystal will be interviewing astrophysicist Dr. Cara Battersby\, assistant professor of physics at the University of Connecticut. She studies how stars are born in our Galaxy’s center and works with NASA to develop a new mission!
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/ask-a-scientist-podcast-with-dr-cara-battersby/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Omaha Children's Museum STEAM Wagon
DESCRIPTION:Look 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 and more at the OCM STEAM Wagon. \n  \nHours: \nMonday – Friday 9am-4pm \nSaturday – Sunday 9am – 5pm \nFree for Members. Regular Museum Admission for non-members. 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/omaha-childrens-museum-steam-wagon/2021-04-20/
LOCATION:Omaha Children’s Museum\, 500 South 20th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of the world’s most popular musical instrument in GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World. Experience diverse genres of music and discover the science of pitch and tone. Crossing over cultural boundaries\, the guitar has had a significant impact on a wide variety of groups from gypsies to cowboys to teenage rebels. See over 100 historical artifacts\, including more than 70 guitars\, that immerse you in the heart of music. Experience the rush of the world’s most iconic musical instrument through the powerful lens of science. You\, too\, can play the Guinness Record-holding 43.5 foot long guitar. Discover how the selection of different materials and strings\, fused with electromagnetism and amplification\, create an elaborate device that has revolutionized music. \nRegular Admission applies. See website for details and COVID-19 policies.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/guitar-the-instrument-that-rocked-the-world/2021-04-20/
LOCATION:The Durham Museum\, 801 S 10th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general),Technology
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