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Corn, Entomology, Monsanto, and Me

Posted on 2017 March 2. by Academic

Corn, Entomology, Monsanto, and Me AcademyScience visits the Agricultural Sciences at the UNL University of Nebraska at Lincoln East Campus to learn more about Monsanto and its plans and offerings in the agricultural chemical arena along with its GMO Genetically … Continue reading →

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NESciFest Valley

Posted on 2016 April 16. by Academic

Nebraska Science Festival Valley BIG THANK YOU to all who volunteered, supported and participated in NESCIFEST Valley held at the Valley Library location this last Saturday! We presented our science projects in airplanes, chlorinator chemistry, disaster preparedness, four forces of … Continue reading →

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Academy Science Appreciates Visitors

Posted on 2014 July 7. by Academic

You are Welcome! … If you have a desire to explore science then come and visit our science laboratory! Of course we do things we enjoy and we have FUN! Interested in visiting? Contact Michael or Cathy Hanus. Hanus.Academy@gmail.com

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Academy Science Participates in SASM Science Fair

Posted on 2014 March 27. by Academic

Strategic Air and Space Museum sasmuseum.com promotes Science, Technology, Engineering and Math STEM education activity. This science fair supports third through eighth grade science presenters and their projects. Over the years this is generally a supportive venue for a young … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas! Academy Science Club

Posted on 2013 December 25. by Academic

At the Science club it is fun and a tradition to celebrate our achievements! Why? Achievements are FUN and celebrating them is more FUN! This year we have so much to celebrate! Meeting the community with Senior Solutions, Weather station, … Continue reading →

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Academy Science In the News!

Posted on 2013 November 27. by Academic

Academy is a science club for youth that meets at Community of Grace Church in Elkhorn. Academy activities focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) topics. This past year, they have learned about robots, rockets and flight, solar … Continue reading →

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Nebraska 4-H Club of the Year

Posted on 2013 October 15. by Academic

Someone is always watching … Grandpa says this. Guess who is “4-H Club of the Year?” The Awards Moderator’s introduction for Academy Science Club, 4-H Club of the Year: Academy 4-H Club lives the 4-H Pledge and 4-H Motto all … Continue reading →

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Nebraska 4-H Club of Excellence

Posted on 2013 October 15. by Academic

A great day in a club member’s and leader’s experience! Nebraska 4-H Extension recognizes Academy Science Club as a Club of Excellence at the Awards Dinner. The Certificate of Excellence reads: This certificate is presented to Academy for developing enthusiastic … Continue reading →

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Swift Migration

Posted on 2013 August 28. by Academic

This morning at dawn the sky is filled with chimney swifts on their migration south. Beauty and sadness all in one view. No more peeps from the fireplace. It is quiet out in the yard. There are about one dozen … Continue reading →

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Saving America’s Pollinators

Posted on 2013 August 13. by Academic

How to Attract Pollinators: 6 Must-Have Plants Habitat loss, disease, and excessive pesticide use are responsible for the drop in pollinator numbers. Planting pollinator-friendly flora can help encourage their return. Different flower traits attract different garden guests. Butterflies, for example, … Continue reading →

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