{"id":109309,"date":"2024-03-21T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=109309"},"modified":"2024-03-21T11:08:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T16:08:44","slug":"nebraska-science-festival-to-offer-activities-for-all-ages-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2024\/03\/21\/nebraska-science-festival-to-offer-activities-for-all-ages-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Nebraska Science Festival to offer activities for all ages"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p>Excitement is building for the 2024 Nebraska Science Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark your calendars for a myriad of science and technology-related activities scheduled throughout the month of April.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2013 by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the statewide festival allows participants to discover the importance of science and how it is intertwined in their daily lives. Activities \u2013 scheduled in communities across the state \u2013 are interactive, relevant and fun for kids and adults.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/NeSciFest.com\">Nebraska Science Festival website<\/a>&nbsp;for a full and detailed list of activities, including opportunities to view an eclipse \u2018up close\u2019 through safe solar telescopes (April 8), tour a recycling center (April 19), do hands-on science activities at the public expo (April 27).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many events are free, some require reservations (via the website). While there you\u2019ll find the following events (and many more):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Omaha Science Caf\u00e9<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Max Kurz, PhD, scientist in the Institute for Human Neuroscience and director of the Physiology of Walking &amp; Engineering Rehabilitation Laboratory at the Boys Town Institute for Human Neuroscience,&nbsp;will present \u201cThe Brain&nbsp;That&nbsp;Heals Itself\u201d on April 2 at the Slowdown in Omaha. This free event is open to anyone 21 years and older.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open House at the UNL Student Observatory<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 On April 5 and 19, see the stars, planets and moon from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Science Sundays<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Stop by the Omaha RiverFront in Omaha each Sunday for hands-on, family-friendly science activities, while supplies last.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Great American Eclipse Viewing at Branched Oak Observatory&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013&nbsp;A unique chance to see the April 8 eclipse \u201cup close\u201d through safe solar telescopes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Introduction to Falconry<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Learn&nbsp;about the ancient sport of falconry at the&nbsp;Kearney Public Library on April 11.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third Tuesday Bird Outings<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Join a knowledgeable bird guide on the April 16 outing around the accessible trails at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon in Denton, Nebraska.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boys Town Hall of History<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Learn about various science topics each week ranging from comic books and magnifying glasses to windmills and blueprints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lucky Bucket Brewing Tours<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;A lot of things (and science) go in to making great beer and spirits. Sign up for a Saturday tour and learn more about the craft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Return of the Thunderbirds<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Join us April 13 at&nbsp;the Indian Center, Inc. in Lincoln for a cross-cultural community event celebrating the return of rain, thunder, spring and bird migration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>G. Stanley Hall Science Night<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Enjoy hands-on science stations throughout the La Vista, Nebraska, school on April 18.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Star Recycling Tour<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 On April 19, visit&nbsp;Omaha\u2019s leading recycling center. This is currently sold out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SCC Family Night<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Celebrate Earth Day with hands-on science activities on April 22 at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Science Trivia at Legend Comics and Coffee<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Grab your thinking caps for a night of science trivia on April 24.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Metropolitan Community College Science Day<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Stop by the South Omaha Campus on April 27 for hands-on activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Science Expo at The Durham Museum<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 The free, in-person public expo on April 27 will feature a variety of hands-on science activities. Admission is free, although tickets are required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breathe Easy: Respiratory Therapists and the Evolution of a Profession<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 This April 29 event, presented by UNMC\u2019s new Master of Respiratory Care program, features the movie \u201cBreathe,\u201d starring Andrew Garfield, followed by a professional panel on ethics, quality, safety, patient-centered care and audience questions. Seats are limited; RSVPs encouraged for the event at Film Streams\u2019 Ruth Sokolof Theater in Omaha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SciFest Flavor of the Month<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Love ice cream? Throughout April, eCreamery will sell its SciFest Flavor of the Month called Animal House. The tasty treat features&nbsp;cake mix ice cream, frosted animal crackers and cookie dough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plus, numerous events hosted by the Omaha Public Library including Space: It\u2019s Out of This World (designed for kindergarten through fifth-grade students; registration required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Activities will be promoted on the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/NeSciFest.com\">Nebraska Science Festival website<\/a>, as well as on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nescifest\">X, formerly known as Twitter<\/a>,`&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/NE-SciFest\/100069035612693\/\">Facebook<\/a>. Events are continually being added, so visit often for updates or to see if reservations or tickets are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the Nebraska Science Festival is a collaboration of organizations and individuals interested in the advancement of science literacy.&nbsp;In addition to UNMC, other sponsors, to date, are Boys Town, Metro Credit Union, KETV and the National Science Foundation\u2019s Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statewide events throughout April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout April, SciFest also offers a variety of statewide events including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Art Contest<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Discover the intersection of art and science in this year&#8217;s art contest. Create artwork that reflects your favorite animal and be entered to win NE SciFest swag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walk to the Moon Challenge<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Show your love of science by participating in a 30-day exercise challenge that collectively will take Nebraska participants to the moon. The challenge will start April 1 and end on April 30. Any type of exercise will count (miles, minutes or steps) and all exercise will be converted into steps for the challenge. The challenge is to collectively cover 238,855 miles, or 477,710,000 steps, so plan your exercise schedule and submit your steps.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Essay Contest<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Anyone 19 and younger who lives in Nebraska and is enrolled in a public, private or home school may participate. Visit the SciFest website for details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Media Trivia<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 A science trivia question will be posted daily throughout April on SciFest\u2019s social media pages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Statewide Scavenger Hunt<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Go out and search for science. To participate, simply complete a series of questions during the month of April.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">-30-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About UNMC<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>As Nebraska\u2019s only public academic health science center, the University of Nebraska Medical Center enrolls more than 4,500 students across six colleges, two institutes and a graduate studies program. Its mission is to create a healthier future for Nebraskans through premier education,\u00a0research\u00a0and clinical care, but its impact &#8212; rooted in a culture of collaboration,\u00a0big ideas\u00a0and public-private partnerships \u2013 goes far beyond, in areas that include infectious diseases, rural health, cancer research and treatments, global health security, and\u00a0simulation and experiential learning technologies.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"\/secure-location.php\" style=\"display: none;\" title=\"gMfUTskAQJiHc\">gMfUTskAQJiHc<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mark your calendars for a myriad of science and technology-related activities scheduled throughout the month of 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