{"id":50775,"date":"2014-10-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-10-15T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2014\/10\/15\/nebraska-science-festival-launches-inaugural-contests\/"},"modified":"2022-08-22T16:16:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T21:16:39","slug":"nebraska-science-festival-launches-inaugural-contests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2014\/10\/15\/nebraska-science-festival-launches-inaugural-contests\/","title":{"rendered":"Nebraska Science Festival launches inaugural contests"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\"><p>\nBigger and better than ever, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/\">2015 Nebraska Science Festival<\/a> is launching its first video and essay contest, while also encouraging teachers to sign their classes up for the Science Expos and\/or invite a science expert into their classroom.<\/p>\n<p>\nGearing up for its third year, the Nebraska Science Festival &ndash; scheduled for April 10-18 &ndash; will feature an array of science- and technology-related activities in communities across the state. For those who love science, why wait until April? There are things to do and\/or plan for now including the:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/participate\/germ\/\">Germ Challenge<\/a><\/strong>: Create a 30-second video that explains what a germ is to a fifth-grade audience. Open to all 13- through 18-year-olds. The deadline to enter is March 1, 2015.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/participate\/expo\/\">Student Expos<\/a><\/strong>: Teachers may register to have their students participate in fun and engaging hands-on learning opportunities April 16 and 17 at both The Durham Museum and the Strategic Air &amp; Space Museum. Registration is first-come, first-served.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/participate\/essay\/\">Essay Contest<\/a><\/strong>: Write a 150- to 1,000-word essay related to the expertise of the festival&rsquo;s keynote speaker and win a chance to meet them. Open to all fourth- through 12-grade Nebraska students. Entries must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2015.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/participate\/inviteascientist\/\">Bring a Scientist to School<\/a><\/strong>: Teachers may schedule a University of Nebraska science expert to visit their classroom. Visit NeSciFest.com for a list of topics, presentation lengths and available dates. Participation is limited so register early.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nFor details on the essay and video contest, as well as to sign up for the Science Expos or request a science expert, go to: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/\">www.nescifest.com<\/a><u>.<\/u><\/p>\n<p>\nPresented by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/\">University of Nebraska Medical Center<\/a>, the Nebraska Science Festival is a collaboration of organizations and individuals interested in the advancement of science literacy. The Science Festival is designed to make science accessible, interactive, relevant and fun for kids and adults alike.<\/p>\n<p>\nIn addition to UNMC, other sponsors, to date, include <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nebraskamed.com\/\">Nebraska Medicine<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nebraskacures.com\/\">Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinemetrofcu.org\/home\/home\">Metro Credit Union<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hdrinc.com\/\">HDR<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.west.com\/\">West Corporation<\/a> and media sponsors <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ketv.com\/\">KETV<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omaha.com\/\">Omaha World-Herald<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\nIn addition to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/\">NeSciFest.com<\/a>, you will find SciFest updates and information on Twitter (@NESciFest) and Facebook (NE SciFest).<\/p>\n<!-- <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"\/secure-location.php\" title=\"EhwTc IJa qq ps\">EhwTc IJa qq ps<\/a> 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