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SUMMARY:Illustrated Poem Contest
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, as part of Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW)\, the American Chemical Society (ACS) sponsors an illustrated poem contest for K-12 students. The Omaha ACS section invites all area students to compete. The theme of CCEW 2022 is The Buzz About Bugs: Insect Chemistry. \nStudents in grades K-12\, click here for more Information. \nParents and Teachers: You can also find digital educational resources and activity ideas at the ACS website. \nQuestions? Contact ErinGross@creighton.edu
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/illustrated-poem-contest/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:NE SciFest Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages\, we want you to create (draw\, paint\, glue\, sculpt) artwork that reflects ocean life and be entered to win an NE SciFest swag package. \nThree winners will receive a swag bag of NE SciFest goodies. \nSend a clear photo of your creation to nescifest@gmail.com by April 30 to be entered to win a prize. All art will be showcased on the festival social pages in May. \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/ne-scifest-art-contest/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Animals,Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:NE SciFest Scientific Smore's Ice Cream
DESCRIPTION:Available all April\, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: SCIENTIFIC SMORE’S! \n\n\n\nScientific Smore’s: Double Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Chocolate Chunks\, Graham Crunch and Marshmallows.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/ne-scifest-scientific-smores-ice-cream/
LOCATION:eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato\, 5001 Underwood Ave\, Omaha\, NE\, 68132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Teen PSA Challenge
DESCRIPTION: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 and extreme weather on physical and mental health. \nEntries can be made in three categories: pictures\, infographics and short videos (60 seconds or less). Entries can be made on Facebook\, Instagram\, TikTok and Twitter and must use #ClimateHealthChallenge and either #NebraskaCures or tag the organization.  $50 prizes will be awarded in each category.  Winners will be announced in early May. \nParticipants must be 13-19 years old and live in Nebraska.  Additional details and a full list of rules are here.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/teen-psa-challenge/
LOCATION:NE
CATEGORIES:Environment,Health & Medicine,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Fred G. Dale Planetarium at Wayne State College
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nApril Schedule \nFridays: Planetarium show is at 7 p.m.\, and laser show is at 8 p.m.\nSaturdays: Planetarium show is at 1 p.m.\, and laser show is at 2 p.m.\n\nApril 1\, 7pm: Understanding the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe \nApril 2\, 1pm: Understanding the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe \nApril 8\, 7pm: Observational Astronomy \nApril 9\, 1pm: Observational Astronomy \nApril 15\, 7pm: A Universe of Mathematics \nApril 16\, 1pm: A Universe of Mathematics \nApril 22\, 7pm: A Tribute to Science Fiction \nApril 23\, 1pm: A Tribute to Science Fiction \nApril 29\, 7pm: Biology and the Universe \nApril 30\, 1pm: Biology and the Universe
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/fred-g-dale-planetarium/2022-04-01/
LOCATION:Fred G. Dale Planetarium\, Gulliver Dr.\, Wayne\, NE\, 68787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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SUMMARY:King Science & Technology Magnet Science Day
DESCRIPTION:Join King Science & Technology Magnet for a morning of activities put together by their healthcare\, zoo and space programs. \n\nCreate a traveling first aid kit\, create pollinating seed cards/bombs\, and flying free flight Gliders. \nIncase of bad weather\, this event will move indoors.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/king-science-technology-magnet-science-day/
LOCATION:King Science and Technology Magnet\, 3720 Florence Blvd.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine,Plants,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Fred G. Dale Planetarium at Wayne State College
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nApril Schedule \nFridays: Planetarium show is at 7 p.m.\, and laser show is at 8 p.m.\nSaturdays: Planetarium show is at 1 p.m.\, and laser show is at 2 p.m.\n\nApril 1\, 7pm: Understanding the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe \nApril 2\, 1pm: Understanding the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe \nApril 8\, 7pm: Observational Astronomy \nApril 9\, 1pm: Observational Astronomy \nApril 15\, 7pm: A Universe of Mathematics \nApril 16\, 1pm: A Universe of Mathematics \nApril 22\, 7pm: A Tribute to Science Fiction \nApril 23\, 1pm: A Tribute to Science Fiction \nApril 29\, 7pm: Biology and the Universe \nApril 30\, 1pm: Biology and the Universe
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/fred-g-dale-planetarium/2022-04-02/
LOCATION:Fred G. Dale Planetarium\, Gulliver Dr.\, Wayne\, NE\, 68787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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SUMMARY:"Mini-Messier Marathon" at Branched Oak Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Sure\, you may have seen M42- the beautiful Orion Nebula or M31- the incredible Andromeda Galaxy but what about the ENTIRE catalog of 110 deep-space “Messier Objects”? We are going to give it a try\, and do so ALL in ONE evening. Are we crazy? Well\, we are astronomers\, so you be the judge. Join us on April 2nd for just a few hours or for the entire evening\, and you are guaranteed to see a bevy of beautiful galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters through our variety of telescopes. \n  \nThis event\, like all Branched Oak Observatory General Public events\, is FREE of charge and open to anyone interested in the night sky. You are welcome to bring binoculars or telescope\, but there is certainly no need- we will have that covered for you. \n  \nBranched Oak Observatory in located very near\, but NOT inside the Branched Oak Lake and Recreation area 13 miles NW of Lincoln\, Nebraska. \n  \nA Quick Background On the Messier Catalog and Messier Marathons. \nBetween the years of 1760 and 1781\, French astronomer and “comet-hunter\,” Charles Messier (pronounced mess-ē-ā)\, produced a list of 103 “fuzzy objects” in the sky. His catalog was created so he and other comet-hunters could differentiate between permanent celestial objects and the transient phenomena for which they were searching. Messier observed the skies through a 4” telescope from the middle of Paris\, France\, so his list was somewhat limited to only brighter objects and to only certain parts of the celestial sphere. Between 1921 and 1966\, historians found evidence for seven additional objects that Messier (or his assistant) had collected but did not have a chance to append the master list. These objects have since been added to the official catalog bringing the total number to 110. The Messier Catalog is composed of 56 Open and Globular Star Clusters\, 40 galaxies\, 11 Nebulae\, 1 Double Star\, 1 Asterism (a star pattern)\, and 1 “object” that is in fact a particularly dense patch of stars in the Milky Way. Although there are far larger and more complete catalogs available to astronomers\, the Messier Catalog can be thought of as “the best and brightest” deep space objects visible in the northern hemisphere.  \n  \nEach year\, between mid-March and early April\, there is a “window of opportunity” to view nearly all 110 Messier objects in a single evening starting strictly at sunset and ending at sunrise. On April 2nd\, we are going to give it a try… and you are invited!  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/all-night-messier-marathon-at-branched-oak-observatory-2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th St.\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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SUMMARY:The Flora of the Nebraska Tallgrass Prairie: Past & Present
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free exhibit opening highlighting the research about the “human ecology of Nebraska’s tallgrass prairie” conducted by history majors at Doane University. Special items from Doane University’s Perkins Library and Archives will be on display\, including the botanical watercolors of Mary Doane\, the sister of Doane’s founder\, Thomas Doane. \nMaterials related to Goodwin Sweezey and the Doane Herbarium will be present\, which Goodwin created while a faculty member at what was then known as Doane College. The exhibit\, which runs through April 2022\, will also focus on the work Spring Creek Prairie does to preserve the tallgrass prairie ecosystem. \n“The Flora of the Nebraska Tallgrass Prairie” is part of the Humanities Research for the Public Good grant program by the Council of Independent Colleges and supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/the-flora-of-the-nebraska-tallgrass-prairie-past-present/
LOCATION:Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center\, 11700 SW 100th Street\, Denton\, NE\, 68339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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