Tuesday, November 17, 2026
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Centennial Hall, Thompson Alumni Center
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Free to attend. Appetizers, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Registration required by November 2.
Strong Connections. New Momentum.
For the past decade, the Omaha STEM Ecosystem (OSE) has brought together people and organizations who believe our community is stronger when we work across sectors.
Those relationships are the foundation for what comes next.
Join us for OSE in Motion: Connecting Omaha STEM, an evening designed to bring Omaha’s STEM community together, share the next chapter of the Ecosystem, and create stronger connections among the people, resources, opportunities, and work already happening across our region.
As OSE continues its partnership with the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the STEM TRAIL Center, we’re building on the contributions of longtime partners while creating new opportunities for collaboration and collective impact.
Whether you’ve been involved with OSE for years or are just getting connected, we hope you’ll join us.
What to Expect
Hear What’s Next
Learn about the next chapter of the Omaha STEM Ecosystem, meet its new Director, Ashleigh Tierney, and hear how OSE’s partnership with UNO and the STEM TRAIL Center will support its community-focused work.
See What’s Already Moving
Discover how OSE’s strategic priorities are taking shape through emerging initiatives, partnerships, and opportunities across the region.
Connect Across the Ecosystem
Meet educators, employers, nonprofit leaders, higher education representatives, workforce partners, informal STEM organizations, funders, and community leaders who share an interest in strengthening Omaha’s STEM community.
Explore Ways to Engage
Meet educators, employers, nonprofit leaders, higher education representatives, workforce partners, informal STEM organizations, funders, and community leaders working to strengthen Omaha’s STEM community.
Who Should Attend: A Stronger STEM Ecosystem Takes All of Us
OSE in Motion welcomes anyone interested in strengthening STEM education, career pathways, workforce development, and opportunity across the Omaha region. Whether you’re an educator, employer, nonprofit leader, STEM professional, community partner, or someone who simply cares about Omaha’s future, there’s a place for you in this conversation.
Evening Schedule
5:30–6:00 p.m. | Connect
Enjoy appetizers and beverages while connecting with partners from across Omaha’s STEM community.
6:00–6:30 p.m. | Hear What’s Next
A brief program featuring Chancellor Joanne Li, Dean Neal Grandgenett, Dr. Chris Moore, and OSE Director Ashleigh Tierney.
6:30–7:00 p.m. | Continue the Conversation
Reconnect with colleagues, meet new partners, and explore opportunities to stay engaged with the Omaha STEM Ecosystem.
Be Part of What’s Next
The Omaha STEM Ecosystem has always been shaped by the people and organizations who believe in the power of working together.
We hope you’ll join us on November 17 as we build on that foundation, strengthen connections, and explore what’s possible for Omaha’s STEM community.
Registration closes November 2.
