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STEM for Elementary

On January 29, 2018, Posted by , With Comments Off on STEM for Elementary

Increase your confidence in planning and teaching STEM through meaningful experiences with a zoo twist! This workshop will be geared towards informal and formal educators who work with elementary aged children. Cost: $15 (includes lunch) Location: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium (3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107) For…

Growing Up Wild

On January 26, 2018, Posted by , With Comments Off on Growing Up Wild

Location: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium at the Education Building (3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107) For more information: http://omahastem.com/growing-up-wild-exploring-nature-with-young-children/

Make. Hack. Build.

On January 17, 2018, Posted by , With Comments Off on Make. Hack. Build.

Thursday nights from 5:00-7:00 PM through February. For more information: http://omahastem.com/make-hack-build/

Math With An Architect

On January 17, 2018, Posted by , With Comments Off on Math With An Architect

For more information:  http://omahastem.com/math-with-an-architect/

Nebraska K-12 Science Education Summit

On October 30, 2017, Posted by , With Comments Off on Nebraska K-12 Science Education Summit

Sunday with a Scientist

On August 21, 2017, Posted by , With Comments Off on Sunday with a Scientist

‘Sunday with a Scientist’ is a series of presentations that highlight the work of scientists, while educating children and families on a variety of topics related to science and natural history. Presenters share scientific information in a fun informal way through demonstrations, activities or by conducting science on site. For…

Math at the Aquarium

On October 30, 2017, Posted by , With Comments Off on Math at the Aquarium

Join Us For an evening with Dr. Laurie Marker

On October 18, 2017, Posted by , With Comments Off on Join Us For an evening with Dr. Laurie Marker

The Omaha Zoo Foundation and the Omaha Stem Ecosystem are proud to present Dr. Laurie Marker,  Founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). Enjoy an evening at the Zoo with cocktails, conversation and all the details on how Dr. Marker and her team are working to save this…

Networking Brown Bag Lunch

On October 18, 2017, Posted by , With Comments Off on Networking Brown Bag Lunch

WISTEM PRO^2   Invites you to join in a conversation with Dr. Holley, via Zoom, to present and lead the conversation about stress and burnout, emotional regulation, justice perceptions and relational attributions in the workplace. ALL ARE WELCOME. BRING YOUR LUINCH WITH YOU!   FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL: unowistempro2@unomha.edu

NAREA Conference – Early Childhood

On September 1, 2017, Posted by , With Comments Off on NAREA Conference – Early Childhood

THE ENVIRONMENT: Inquiry & Documentation of Children, Teachers, & Families It has been said that the environment should act as a kind of aquarium which reflects the ideas, ethics, attitudes and life-style of the people who live in it. – Loris Malaguzzi, Founder of Reggio Emilia educational philosophy Please join…