The Strategic Air and Space Museum SASM considers its mission is to ignite the thrill of innovation and discovery through the ultimate guest experience. The museum commits itself to building on the significant scientific and technological contributions of those Americans who served in the Strategic Air Command SAC or supported its mission. As part of its commitment to education, the museum has recently established a partnership with the University of…
Read MoreNebraska Science Festival – Joslyn Museum
Joslyn Museum is a “must see” for locals and visitors. I can see sculpture, oil painting, photography, and art of all kinds as I explore the building and the grounds, inside and out. Today an orchestra is playing in the hall.
Read MoreNebraska Science Festival – Hot Shops
If you want to learn more about “heavy duty” arts and crafts on steroids, you may choose to visit Hot Shops Art Center. If you are fortunate you will have a visit when many artisans are at work and play. I see black smithing, welding, glass blowing, oil painting, and art of all kinds.
Read MoreNebraska Science Festival – Fontanelle Forest
Ever want to take a break from the “rat race” and commune with nature within walking distance or a short drive? Well, you have come to the right place at the Fontanelle Forest. If the education building is open and staffed you can learn about birds that are predators. Today we see owls, falcons and hawks up close. I know why this building does not have rodents taking up space.
Read MoreNebraska Science Festival – Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a science field trip. The Mission of the Omaha Zoological Society includes promoting and encouraging recreational activities for the public in the context of wild animals and their habitats; promoting, establishing and maintaining educational activities and programs to enhance the knowledge of the general public in all areas relating to the natural world; and promoting conservation of rare and endangered species of plants,…
Read MoreNebraska Science Festival – Durham Heritage Museum
Nebraska Science Festival also appears in the Durham Heritage Museum located in Omaha’s renovated Union Station. Many science exhibits could be seen along with presentations by the “Dancing Chemist.” There are many Omaha historical artifacts on display in the building. Union Station opened its doors to the public on January 15, 1931, as one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the United States. This magnificent facility served…
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The Nebraska Science Festival aims to stimulate curiosity and excite the minds of children and adults by engaging them in the amazing world of science. The Nebraska Science Festival is part of the Science Festival Alliance, a professional association in the United States dedicated exclusively to more and better science and technology. Science festivals bring the public into direct contact with scientists and engineers. These experiences lead people to seek…
Read MoreBehlen Observatory
University of Nebraska Lincoln UNL Behlen Observatory The observatory’s new 30-inch telescope features a Cassegrain optical system with an interchangeable spectograph, used for measuring the spectrum of stellar or galactic objects, and camera. Formal dedication of the facility took place on April 7, 1973. Although the project priority contributes to academic research in astronomy and physics, from time to time the general public has the opportunity to tour and interact…
Read MoreAcademy Science Attends EWeek Centennial Celebration
Academy Science is interested in Computer Science Engineering CSE. The University of Nebraska celebrates the 100th year Centennial Engineering Week EWeek. This is an engineering event to live for! You can see robots of the laparoscopic, wheeled, treaded and flying (no kidding!) variety. Engineering students designed these robots. Today students showcase their efforts. There are rockets designed to fly exactly one mile (5280 feet of course) into the atmosphere. One…
Read MoreBeginning Farmer Workshop on Fruits and Vegetables
Academy Science is interested in horticultural science and natural food production. The United States Department of Agriculture USDA funds Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program BFRP presented in cooperation with the Nebraska Center for Rural Affairs NCRA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln UNL Extension and Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society NSAS. This particular Beginning Farmer Workshop is about the interesting horticultural topic of fruit and vegetable production and marketing. It is held at the…
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