Aerospace Evening with the Omaha Astronomical Society
September 15th, Friday, 6-9pm The Aerospace Evening is a free event open to children of all ages on at the UNO Durham Science Building. The Omaha Astronomical Society will provide telescopes to view and discuss observations, aiding Girl and Boy Scout to accomplish their Astronomy badge. UNO will provide free…
Cyber Sense: Digital Safety for Families
Cyber Sense: Digital Safety for Families September 14th from 5pm to 7pm Location: Do Space Do Space along with Omaha Public Library, Metropolitan Community College and Common Sense Media are hosting this family-friendly event on ways to keep your kids safe in today’s digital world. Speaker Karen Haase will join us to share her knowledge and…
World O! Water
September 9, 2017 Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: Free Location: Papio-Missouri NRD / Chalco Hills, 8901 S. 154th Street, Omaha, NE World O! Water is a fun, annual event for people of all ages to learn about the important role that water plays in our lives and community….
Coming to a School Near You: The Great American Solar Eclipse
Saturday, July 29th 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Held at Camp Brewster at Fontenelle Forest Cost: $10 On August 21, 2017, a significant partial solar eclipse will be visible across the continental United States and Nebraska is at the center of totality! Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and…
PINK HARDHAT DAYS
Omaha and Lincoln area high school students (grades 9-12) are invited to participate in a three-day engineering camp full of activities and seminars. Learn how cool women are in construction! The event incorporates interaction with female industry professionals and hands-on activities focused on engineering and design. Participants also get the…
AIM’s 2nd Annual Amazing Tech Race
AIM’s 2nd Annual Amazing Tech Race is being held Friday, August 4 from noon to 4 p.m., presented by Cox Business. This is an exciting afternoon of tech-driven competition/scavenger hunt for all ages. This race is a FREE community event, you’ll get a commemorative t-shirt and be eligible for prizes…
Professional Development -The Great American Solar Eclipse
On August 21, 2017, a significant partial solar eclipse will be visible across the United States and Nebraska is at the center of totality! Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Fontenelle Forest for a workshop where we will help you prepare to experience the eclipse with your students. …
Professional Development – Evolution for Educators
Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for a workshop on evolution and natural selection. We will explore the scientific theory of evolution as the organizing principle of life science and what better place than the zoo! Participate in lessons aligned to NE Science Standards in middle school and learn…
Telescopes and Prairie Skies Star Parties 2017
Telescopes and Prairie Skies Star Parties 2017 Luna Mission Let’s take a closer look at the brightest and largest object in our night sky, The Moon. The Omaha Astronomical Society will guide us on a Lunar Mission as we discover its mountains, plains and craters. We’ll orbit through engaging and…
NSELA – Summer Leadership Institute
The National Science Education Leadership Association is hosting their Summer Leadership Institute. The institute will focus on how to understand the Next Generation Science Standards and how districts can implement and train educators on three dimensional learning. The organization is for anyone who is a leader in science education – informal…
