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Antimicrobial Post-Pandemic Challenge
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 […]
Free
Love Your Block Litter Walk
Show a little love for the planet, starting on your own block. Keep Omaha Beautiful, invites you to celebrate SciFest, Earth Day, and Arbor Day with the Love Your Block Litter Walk. The Love Your Block Litter Walk is a way to slow down, see your neighborhood with fresh eyes, and enjoy the beauty and […]
Free
Ask a Scientist Podcast with Dr. Bill Sullivan
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.
Free
Monday, April 5, 2021
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April 5, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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April 5, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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April 6, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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April 6, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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April 6, 2021 -From Frying Pans To Fenders: The Birth Of The Electric Guitar
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]
From Frying Pans To Fenders: The Birth Of The Electric Guitar
Join The Durham Museum via Zoom for a tour of our current traveling exhibition, GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World, featuring special guest HP Newquist from The National GUITAR Museum. Newquist will talk about the creation of the electric guitar, using instruments from the collection to show how music changed from acoustic to electric—and from quiet […]
Free
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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April 7, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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April 7, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]
Thursday, April 8, 2021
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April 8, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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April 8, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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April 8, 2021 -Acrylic Fluid Art Workshop – North Platte
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]
Acrylic Fluid Art Workshop – North Platte
Learn at least 16 of the latest techniques of acrylic fluid art-acrylic pouring! This technique can be used as a standalone piece of art or as a base for additional art, such as stencils, original art or mixed media. This is a form of art everyone can do and it is quite addicting once you […]
$44
Friday, April 9, 2021
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April 9, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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April 9, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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April 9, 2021 -The 22nd Women in Science Conference
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]
The 22nd Women in Science Conference
The 22nd Women in Science Conference, postponed from 2020, has been rescheduled for April 9-10, 2021. Sponsored by Nebraska EPSCoR, the NebraskaSCIENCE Program of Excellence, and the Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education, this two-day event brings high school students from across Nebraska and the Midwest region together online to explore interests in science careers. […]
Free
Saturday, April 10, 2021
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April 10, 2021 -The 22nd Women in Science Conference
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April 10, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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April 10, 2021 -Investigate: Terrific Trees
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April 10, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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April 10, 2021 -Virtual Learning Series: Vegetable Garden Basics
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April 10, 2021 -12th Annual Nebraska Robotics Expo
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April 10, 2021 -Composting 101
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April 10, 2021 -Acrylic Fluid Art Workshop – Kearney
The 22nd Women in Science Conference
The 22nd Women in Science Conference, postponed from 2020, has been rescheduled for April 9-10, 2021. Sponsored by Nebraska EPSCoR, the NebraskaSCIENCE Program of Excellence, and the Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education, this two-day event brings high school students from across Nebraska and the Midwest region together online to explore interests in science careers. […]
Free
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Investigate: Terrific Trees
Learn about the history of Arbor Day, the importance of trees in our ecosystem, and common native trees. Then make a rubbing journal to explore trees in your neighborhood! $8/member household; $10/non-member household
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]
Virtual Learning Series: Vegetable Garden Basics
Join the GROBigRed team for our virtual learning series on vegetable garden basics where we will cover two topics, via Zoom. The next session is Saturday, April 10, starting at 10am CT. Come prepared to learn and to ask questions – our experts will be standing by to answer your burning vegetable garden questions. Sessions […]
Free
12th Annual Nebraska Robotics Expo
Welcome to the 12th annual Nebraska Robotics Expo. In response to COVID-19 this year it's going virtual! This doesn't mean the fun, excitement and educational opportunities are lost. In fact, this year there's an even broader selection. We will have guest speakers such as Mr. C from PBS Full STEAM ahead, local STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and […]
Free
Composting 101
Turn your trash into treasure! Divert your food and plant waste and build your soil to grow healthier plants. Join City Sprouts' Laura Simpson and Addie Gengenbach to learn different methods of composting and find out which is best for you. Free. Registration required.
Free
Acrylic Fluid Art Workshop – Kearney
Learn at least 16 of the latest techniques of acrylic fluid art-acrylic pouring! This technique can be used as a standalone piece of art or as a base for additional art, such as stencils, original art or mixed media. This is a form of art everyone can do and it is quite addicting once you […]
$44
Sunday, April 11, 2021
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April 11, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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April 11, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]