Nebraska Science Festival

Omaha Children's Museum STEAM Wagon
2021-04-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-26 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102
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.

Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5pm
Free for Members. Regular Museum Admission for non-members.

Library Speaker Series: Quackery Through the Ages with Lydia Kang, M.D.
2021-04-29 12:15 - 13:15 | NE
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 so-called “snake-oil salesman.” Dr. Lydia Kang will discuss the historical breadth of how medical treatments–both well-intentioned and not–have evolved over time, and why they are still so stubbornly alive today.
Register to receive the Zoom link at https://unmc.zoom.us/j/96168538691?pwd=[REDACTED]
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SciComm: From the Pandemic Forward
2021-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | NE
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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Online Live Science Storytime
2021-04-29 10:30 - 11:00 | NE
Join a Youth Services Librarian with Omaha Public Library for a special Science-themed Storytime using the Zoom meeting app. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime.
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Online Live Science Storytime
2021-04-29 09:30 - 10:00 | NE
Join a Youth Services Librarian with Omaha Public Library for a special Science-themed Storytime using the Zoom meeting app. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime.
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Omaha Children's Museum STEAM Wagon
2021-04-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102
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.

Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5pm
Free for Members. Regular Museum Admission for non-members.
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Into the Woods: City Nature Challenge
2021-04-29 | NE
Using a series of short videos, learn how everyone in your family – no matter their ages – can explore nature together and become part of the City Nature Challenge. This program was planned in collaboration with City of Omaha Parks and Recreation.

A Conversation with Bill Nye
2021-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | NE
Bill Nye—scientist, engineer, comedian, author and inventor—is a man with a mission: to help foster a scientifically literate society and to help people everywhere understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Best known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, Bill’s wit and enthusiasm garnered 18 Emmy awards. Bill is also an author and frequent speaker on topics of global importance including climate change, evolution, population, space exploration, and STEM education. He is a steadfast champion of the unwavering value of critical thinking, science, and reason. In this conversation with UNL hosts, Bill will address issues of sustainability, climate change, and how we can all be better stewards of this planet we call home. Through all of his work, Bill hopes to inspire people everywhere to change the world.
Registration required.

Preparing a New Garden Site
2021-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 | City Sprouts, 4002 Seward Street, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
So, you’ve decided to join the growing craze and start a garden! Join City Sprouts’ Aaron French and The Big Garden’s Kay Carlson to learn the ins and outs of taking your grass lawn to a productive and invigorating garden space. We’ll go over how to select a good site for your garden, various environmental concerns, and how to best prepare your soil to welcome fruits, vegetables, and beautiful flowers!
Free. Registration required.
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Online Live Science Storytime
2021-04-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-04-28 09:30 - 10:00, 2021-04-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-04-27 09:30 - 10:00 | NE
Join a Youth Services Librarian with Omaha Public Library for a special Science-themed Storytime using the Zoom meeting app. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime.

Omaha Children's Museum STEAM Wagon
2021-04-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102
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.

Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5pm
Free for Members. Regular Museum Admission for non-members.
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Lincoln Science Cafe: Dr. Bonita Sharif
2021-04-27 19:00 - 19:30 | University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall, 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588
Dr. Bonita Sharif, Associate Professor of Computer Science at UNL, will discuss how novice and expert gaze differs between reading natural language text and source code. Inspired by the linearity that people exhibit while reading natural language text, her team sought to determine if they can characterize this type of linearity in reading source code. Unlike natural language text, source code can be executed and requires a specific reading approach. She will present the results of their eye tracking study to show these differences. This program will last approximately 30 minutes.

Register here.

Understanding Nature: Hummingbirds - Nature's Feathered Jewels
2021-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 | NE
Tiny, but beautiful, hummingbirds are a treat to see. Learn all about the hummingbirds that you can see in Nebraska, and marvel at some of the exotic species that live in other parts of the world.

Registration required.

Omaha Children's Museum STEAM Wagon
2021-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102
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.

Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5pm
Free for Members. Regular Museum Admission for non-members.
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Soil Health 101
2021-04-26 18:00 - 19:30 | City Sprouts, 4002 Seward Street, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
Join The Big Garden’s Stephanie Finklea and City Sprouts’ Addie Gengenbach in this virtual workshop for an introduction on soil health. Healthy soil is your first line of defense against diseases that threaten crop growth. In this class, you will learn how to assess the health of your soil and how to maintain healthy soil.
Free. Registration required.
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Online Live Science Storytime
2021-04-26 10:30 - 11:00 | NE
Join a Youth Services Librarian with Omaha Public Library for a special Science-themed Storytime using the Zoom meeting app. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime.
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Sunday with a Scientist: Invasive Species
2021-04-25 14:00 - 15:00 | University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall, 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588
Have you heard of the Emerald Ash Borer? How about Zebra Mussels? Sometimes species end up where they don’t belong. This can cause devastating effects on a native community of plants and animals. Invasive species are a big problem in the natural world.
Allison Zach is the Program Coordinator for the Nebraska Invasive Species Program (https://neinvasives.com/), which works to prevent the introduction, promote early detection, and reduce harm of invasive species. In this Virtual Sunday with a Scientist event, she will help us learn to identify invasive species and figure out what you can do to prevent their spread. This interactive program will include crafts, brainstorming, and trivia. Specific species that will be discussed include Emerald Ash Borer, Spotted Lanternfly, and Zebra Mussels just to name a few.
Register here.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Neinvasives
Twitter: @Neinvasives
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Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
2021-04-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-22 10:00 - 16:00 | The Durham Museum, 801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
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.
Regular Admission applies. See website for details and COVID-19 policies.

Omaha Children's Museum STEAM Wagon
2021-04-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102
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.

Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5pm
Free for Members. Regular Museum Admission for non-members.
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Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
2021-04-24 10:00 - 16:00 | The Durham Museum, 801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
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.
Regular Admission applies. See website for details and COVID-19 policies.
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Bee Keeping 101
2021-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | City Sprouts, 4002 Seward Street, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
Join City Sprouts’ Shannon Kyler and The Big Garden’s Kay Carlson to learn all about the life of a bee colony and the basics for getting started with beekeeping.
Free. Registration required.

Omaha Children's Museum STEAM Wagon
2021-04-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102
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.

Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5pm
Free for Members. Regular Museum Admission for non-members.
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VIP Earth Day Community Clean-Up
2021-04-24 09:00 - 11:30 | Hummel Nature Center, 3033 Hummel Park Road, Omaha, NE, 68112
Come out and celebrate Earth Day by beautifying Hummel Park. Help with mulching the hiking trails and playground, painting picnic tables, spreading gravel, litter pickup, and more. Bring your friends and family for a fun day of volunteering at the park and enjoy giving back to your community and the environment.

Please sign up at: parks.cityofomaaha.org/volunteer-opportuntites

Omaha Children's Museum STEAM Wagon
2021-04-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102
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.

Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5pm
Free for Members. Regular Museum Admission for non-members.
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