Ms. Frizzle's Wacky Science Weekend
2022-04-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-04-22 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.

Fred G. Dale Planetarium at Wayne State College
2022-04-22 19:00 - 19:45 | 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
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13th annual Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD, History of Medicine Lectureship
2022-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | NE
Dr. Janet Gilsdorf will share stories based on her book, Continual Raving: A History of Meningitis and the People Who Conquered It, of how scientists across the 19th and 20th centuries defeated the deadly brain infection meningitis — not through flawless research, but through a series of serendipitous events, misplaced assumptions, and flawed conclusions. The result shows not just how a disease is vanquished, but how scientific accomplishment can sometimes occur where it is least expected.
Registration for Zoom is required.
Dr. Gilsdorf, an alum of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, is the Robert P. Kelch Research Professor Emerita in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan and an infectious diseases physician at C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she participates in the diagnosis and management of pediatric patients with complex infectious diseases, and in the clinical training of medical students, pediatric residents, and pediatric infectious diseases fellows. She has published over 100 articles of original research, most centering around the epidemiology, molecular characteristics, and pathogenesis of Haemophilus influenzae. She is a past president of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) and received the PIDS Distinguished Physician award in 2012. In addition to her scientific writing, she is the author of Inside/Outside: A Physician’s Journey with Breast Cancer (U of Michigan Press), Ten Days (a novel from Kensington Books), and Continual Raving: The History of Meningitis And The People Who Conquered It (Oxford University Press). She has published several personal essays in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Emerging Infectious Diseases, Health Affairs, and The Examined Life. In 1999 she was awarded the Journal of Internal Medicine Award for Prose.

The Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD, History of Medicine Lectureship brings national experts to the UNMC campus to discuss the history of medicine, in support of special collections at the McGoogan Library, including rare books and works on the history of medicine. The lectureship is supported through an endowed fund given by the late Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD (1926-2010), faculty member at UNMC from 1969-1994 and professor emeritus of internal medicine at UNMC. Dr. Davis and his wife, Jean, provided support for this lectureship out of his long-standing interest in the history of medicine.

Bio & Beers Happy Hour
2022-04-21 16:30 - 19:00 | Code Beer Co., 200 S Antelope Valley Pkwy, Lincoln, NE, 68510, United States
You’re invited to Bio Nebraska’s Bio & Beers Happy Hour on April 21 at 4:30pm. Connect with professionals from across Nebraska’s bioscience industry at Code Beer Co. in Lincoln, Nebraska. Free for Bio Nebraska Members, $10 for non-members. Register here by April 13.

Legos at the Library
2022-04-21 15:45 - 16:45 | City of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
Come for some brick-snappin’ fun! You can design and build your own creations and enjoy hanging out with other Lego enthusiasts. We’ll supply the Legos, you just need to bring your imagination. No registration is needed for this program designed for youth ages 3–12.
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Lunch & Learn: Biomedical Scientist Zoltan Takacs
2022-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Join us on April 20, noon, for a very special Lunch and Learn with National Geographic Live biomedical scientist, Zoltan Takacs at the Holland Center. This intimate setting will allow you to ask questions related to Earth’s Deadliest Lifesavers and Zoltan Takacs career.
The Earth’s deadliest animal venoms are a source of a number of lifesaving medicines used to treat everything from heart attacks to diabetes. Yet there are millions of venom toxins in nature that remain unexplored. Biomedical scientist and inventor Zoltan Takacs collects snake, scorpion, jellyfish, and other venoms from around the world. Back in the lab, using cutting-edge genomics, he creates combinatorial venom libraries to identify leads for novel medicines.

Driven by his childhood passion, he’s traveled to 155 countries and become an aircraft pilot, scuba diver and real-life survivor, roughing it in a hammock deep in the Amazon or in remote Pacific islands. In his mission, he survived charging elephants, pirated waters and a series of snake bites and venom spit in his face (all his faults he admits). Now he’s allergic to both snake venom and antivenom.

This event is free, though tickets are required. Doors open at 11:30am, lunch available for purchase.

Homeschool Hike
2022-04-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Schramm Education Center, 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE, 68028, United States
Schramm Park is launching a new nature exploration program geared towards homeschool families.
Each month, join an outdoor educator for a guided hike on the Schramm Park hiking trails. As we explore, we’ll ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. You’ll have the opportunity to observe local phenomena, plants, and animals while exploring concepts such as patterns, cause and effect, and structure and function.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE to reserve a spot: https://forms.gle/Vjg38GEqXHgGEkLFA. The cost to participate is $4 per child and $5 per adult per program. This includes admission to the Schramm Education Center after the program. Family pass members participate free. This program is recommended for ages 5 and up.
Participants should dress in season-appropriate layers and wear closed-toed shoes that can get dirty. Hats and water bottles are recommended. The day of the program, come to the Schramm Education Center and check in and pay at the front desk upon arrival.
No park permit is required in the center’s parking lot. For questions about the program, please contact Jen Ruyle, Outdoor Education Specialist, at 402-332-5022 or jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov.

Nebraska Nature Nerd Night: Fantastic Fungi
2022-04-19 19:00 - 20:00 | NE
Join us as we dive into the world of fungi, the organism so important it helps our world go round. We’ll hear from experts on what fun fungi can be found in Nebraska, and surprising reasons we should add fungi on our daily gratitude list.

This is a FREE event, but does require registration: Register Here
Remember- when registering you can submit your questions for our experts and, we’ll do our best to get those questions answered, and more, on the night of the event.

Nebraska Nature Nerd Night is a free, virtual series for curious adults, exploring the secrets and science of nature in Nebraska through storytelling and conversation. Join hosts and science educators from Nebraska Game & Parks at 7pm Central on the third Tuesday of every month, as we interview experts in the field about a variety of fascinating topics; from fungi, fish, turtles, and even wildlife diseases! We’ll dive deeper into the remarkable world of nature found in Nebraska by having lively conversations with real scientists, and by sharing and asking your questions with the experts.
Can’t attend a live event? Don’t worry, we have you covered. We will record each event and place it on our Game and Parks Education YouTube Channel the following day.

Third Tuesday Bird Outing
2022-04-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, 11700 SW 100th Street, Denton, NE, 68339, United States
The popular third Tuesday bird outing has returned for a new year. Join a knowledgeable bird guide on an outing around the accessible trails. Meet fellow birders and learn the birds of the prairie. Free admission.
We ask for on-line registration so we know who and how many are coming and so we can email any updated COVID or weather cancellation information. Binoculars will be available. Please watch our website for information on mask requirements. We look forward to birding with you again this year. Questions to 402-797-2301; scp@audubon.org.
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Fred G. Dale Planetarium at Wayne State College
2022-04-16 13:00 - 13:45, 2022-04-15 19:00 - 19:45 | 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

Mad Hatter Tea Party
2022-04-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, 68003, United States
Follow us down the rabbit hole! The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum’s Spring Fling is now the “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.” Visit the museum for a fun-filled, whimsical day featuring tea from around the world. Plus, kids of all ages can engage in educational activities like spin paint and more.
If that wasn’t enough, kids can participate in the scavenger hunt throughout the museum.
Finally, while you’re there, be sure to say “hello” and grab a photo with Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland.
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Seuss-sational Science
2022-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Benson Branch, 6015 Binney Street, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Meet the “Seussical Scientist,” as we bring Dr. Seuss’ classics to life with experiments and silliness inspired by the legendary books! This larger than life program bridges literacy and STEM learning in a fun and engaging way.

Raptors & Rye
2022-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Mercury, 329 S 16th St #3, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Do you love rye? Do you love raptors? Have you ever thought it would be fun to drink rye and talk about raptors? Well, this is the event for you!
Before the rye is poured, Denise Lewis, Director of Programs from Fontenelle Forest, will talk all things raptors. Come early to see these glorious creatures up close and personal – just please no touching.
After the raptors, Clark Ross, owner at Mercury, will end the evening with the science of rye. Attendees can purchase a sampler and taste along for $25.
This is a free event (unless you are purchasing a tasting sampler), though tickets are required due to space being limited.

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE.

Omaha Science Cafe with Common Senses Festival
2022-04-13 09:00 - 10:00 | NE
Join Michael Hollins, James Coleman and Dr. Matthew Goodwin for our next virtual Omaha Science Café on April 13 at 9am.
This team is behind two of the Common Senses Festival installations. Essentially the two installations, combined, make up The EMMA project. Think a prescriptive environment that uses sensors to assess a person’s arousal state and then adjusts (lighting, sound, projections) to help someone self regulate.
The virtual Science Café will be offered via zoom and livestreamed to the Science Cafe Facebook page. Viewers do not need a Facebook account to view the livestream.
Register here for the zoom link.
Science Cafés involve a conversation with an expert about current science topics. They are open to everyone. Each meeting is organized around an interesting topic of conversation. Experts give a brief presentation followed by a Q&A period.

Speaker Bios
Michael Hollins is the Director of Community & Business Engagement for the iEXCEL program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Previously, he served as Chief Creative Officer for community and arts organizations such as KANEKO and Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE). Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) in Anthropology, Philosophy, and Film Studies and Master of Arts in Cinema & Media Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is currently pursuing a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and volunteers with the Nebraska Writers Collective, Autism Action Partnership, tbd. Dance Collective and Film Streams.

James Coleman is a current doctoral student at Princeton University and is a former Senior Project Engineer at JB&B. Specialized in “Smart Buildings,” he facilitates the adoption of cutting-edge technology to deliver better occupant experiences in buildings, for all who use them. In collaboration with Dr. Goodwin, he developed The LivingRoom: a controllable environment that allows occupants to curate a calming space for themselves out of lights, sounds and images. James aspires to make Smart Building technologies widespread, so that all may benefit from environments that understand their unique preferences.

Dr. Matthew S. Goodwin is an Interdisciplinary Associate Professor with joint appointments in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences and Khoury College of Computer Science, where he is a founding faculty member of a new doctoral program in Personal Health Informatics and Directs the Computational Behavioral Science Laboratory. Dr. Goodwin was a former Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School, Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University, and Director of Clinical Research at the MIT Media Lab. He has previously served on the Executive Board of the International Society for Autism Research and the Scientific Advisory Board for Autism Speaks. He has over 20 years of research and clinical experience working with children and adults on the autism spectrum and developing and evaluating innovative technologies for behavioral assessment and intervention, including video and audio capture, telemetric physiological monitors, accelerometry sensors, and digital video/facial recognition systems
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Build, Connect, Create
2022-04-12 18:30 - 19:30 | City of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
Explore, create, and learn as you build with our collection of STEM toys, including Snap Circuits, KEVA Planks, Straws and Connectors, Magna-Tiles, and more! What is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. There is a push for youth to start learning about STEM early to empower them with skills to succeed and adapt to our increasingly complex and changing technological world. Limited to 25 participants aged 5–14 per session. Register today at https://www.cityofkearney.org/…/Build-Connect-Create-58.

Tinker Tots
2022-04-12 18:30 - 19:30 | City of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
Join us for a hands-on STEM program designed especially for you and your preschooler. Help your child develop important math, science, and learning readiness skills while having fun! An adult caregiver must remain with the participating child. Limited to 10 participants ages 2–5.

Register today at https://www.cityofkearney.org/Activities/Activity/Detail/Tinker-Tots-184

Opera in Conversation: Exploring The Science of Memory with UNMC
2022-04-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St., Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Opera in Conversation is a series of three sessions surrounding Opera Omaha mainstage productions that features creatives, scholars, and other public figures with a hope to foster cross-disciplinary exploration of art, big questions, and community connections.
Join Opera Omaha on Tuesday, April 12th at 6:00pm at The Benson Theater and via livestream. When you register, please indicate if you plan to attend in-person or via livestream.
Opera Omaha’s new production of Eugene Onegin will be presented as a memory play. In this community conversation we will explore the science of memory with Dr. David E. Warren and Dr. John O’Hara from University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Admission is FREE, but registration is required.

THE BENSON THEATRE’S COVID POLICY:
The Benson Theatre requires our audience members and guests of the theater to show proof of vaccination and to wear a mask or face protection for all events at this time.

If you are not comfortable disclosing your vaccination status you may join via livestream.
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Fairytale STEM with NE SciFest
2022-04-12 16:00 - 17:00 | W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, 68114, United States
In conjunction with Nebraska Science Festival, join OPL staff to explore STEM by way of familiar and popular fairytales. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are all around us, even in the stories we love. Explore one or more of these concepts with hands-on activities inspired by a tale. All supplies will be provided.
This program is recommended for children in grades 1-5. Register here.
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McGoogan Library Speaker Series: Pharaoh's Midwives
2022-04-11 12:00 - 13:00 | NE
Mark Darby, MSN, RN, APRN, FNP-C, instructor in the College of Nursing at UNMC, will present at McGoogan Library‘s next Speaker Series on April 11 at noon. Mr. Darby will present on his book Pharaoh’s Midwives.

Darby has been a nurse for almost 40 years and is certified in Family and Mental Health as a nurse practitioner. He is the co-leader of the College of Nursing’s Creative Writing Project at UNMC and has been editor of the Journal of Nurse Jocularity for the past eight years. Darby self-published Pharaoh’s Midwives to answer the question: Are the Hebrew midwives in Exodus 1:15 – 21, named Shipporah and Puah, Hebrew or Egyptian, and why does that make a difference in the context of the racial tensions of society today?

This event is virtual. Registration for Zoom is required.

Seuss-sational Science
2022-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 | W. Dale Clark (Main) Library, 215 S. 15th St., Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Meet the Omaha Children’s Museum’s resident “Seussical Scientist,” as we bring Dr. Seuss’ classics to life with experiments and silliness inspired by the legendary books! This larger than life program bridges literacy and STEM learning in a fun and engaging way! This program is a part of the Nebraska Science Festival. Check out the OPL events calendar for more science fun!
Childcare groups and other groups larger than 10, please call in advance.

Fairytale STEM with NE SciFest
2022-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 | A.V. Sorensen Branch, 4808 Cass St., Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
Join OPL staff to explore STEM by way of familiar and popular fairytales. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are all around us, even in the stories we love. Explore one or more of these concepts with hands-on activities inspired by a tale. All supplies will be provided.

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#049Day
2022-04-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, 68003, United States
After 6 years and over 32,000 volunteer hours, the interior and exterior restoration of the EC-135 “Looking Glass” TN #63-8049 has been nearly completed.
While there is still work being done on the wings and engines, the aircraft has been restored to its former glory and sits proudly in Hangar B at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum.
Now, they are opening the aircraft to give you an opportunity to see this titan of the Cold War.
Join them on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm for this rare opportunity to go inside the EC-135 and learn about the critical role it played in the Strategic Air Command fleet “Preserving the Peace.” The Curatorial Team and Volunteers will give brief tours of the aircraft interior and share stories of its history.
Regular admission applies and reservations are not needed for this event.
Tours will be limited to approximately 10 minutes to allow for as many guests as possible to view the aircraft.
To learn more about the EC-135, visit: https://www.sacmuseum.org/what-to-see/aircraft/ec-135-looking-glass/

Fred G. Dale Planetarium at Wayne State College
2022-04-08 19:00 - 19:45 | 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
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Legos at the Library
2022-04-07 15:45 - 16:45 | City of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
Come for some brick-snappin’ fun! You can design and build your own creations and enjoy hanging out with other Lego enthusiasts. We’ll supply the Legos, you just need to bring your imagination. No registration is needed for this program designed for youth ages 3–12.

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies
2022-04-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
From Star Wars to Frozen to Titanic to The Martian — join beloved astrophysics icon Neil deGrasse Tyson for an entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong and what they got right. His presentation will incorporate contemporary films plus some classics that you may not have known had any science in them at all.

To receive 25% off tickets (in price level 1-3 only), use code: SCIENCE22 at check out.

Climate & Your Health
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | NE
You are invited to join the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures for a panel discussion on the impact of climate and extreme weather events on our physical and mental health.
Panelists include:
Dr. Jesse Bell – Director, Claire M. Hubbard Professor of Water, Climate, & Health Program, UNMC
Dr. Alison Freifeld – Dept. of Internal Medicine, UNMC
Dr. Jill Poole – Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology, UNMC
Dr. Martha Shulski – State Climatologist, UNL
Register here.

Little Saplings: Sprouting Seeds
2022-04-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Schramm Education Center, 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE, 68028, United States
Seeds are tough, but they can also be sticky, crunchy, and even fluffy! Learn how a plant starts its life as we examine different types of seeds.
Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver, will bring nature themes to life for your child through story time, sensory activities, crafts, and outdoor exploration!
The cost to participate is $4 per child and $5 per adult per program and includes admission to the Education Center after the program; pay at the front desk upon arrival. Schramm Family Pass members participate free. No park permit is required in the center’s parking lot. For questions about the program, please contact Jen Ruyle, Outdoor Education Specialist, at 402-332-5022 or jennifer.ruyle@nebraska.gov.
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Teen DIY: Morse Code Bracelet
2022-04-05 18:30 - 19:30 | City of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
A Morse Code Bracelet is a minimal and meaningful bracelet that can be a great gift or fun to create for yourself. Select a name or phrase and then use the International Morse Code chart to figure out the number of dots and dashes you will need. The library will provide all of the needed supplies. Limited to 20 in-person and 30 take-and-make participants aged 12–18. Registration is required.

Register here: https://cityofkearney.org/Activities/Activity/Detail/Teen-DIY-Morse-Code-Bracelets-302
