Our 2012 Academy Science Senior Solution: Assist Seniors with Computers. We researched the resources that our seniors used to have available in print form that are now found only on the Internet. Did you know that there are many services available to seniors, both government and private corporation, that are only accessible on the Internet? What is a senior without computer skills to do?! You do not need to be…
Read MoreAcademy Science Robotics Rockets Demonstration
What: Academy Science Robotics Rockets Demonstration Hosted by Academy Science Club Adventures Academy Science shares its experiences with the community! When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 – 4:15pm – 6:15pm Contact: Michael Hanus Academy Science Hanus.Academy@gmail.com Where: Valley Public Library 232 North Spruce Street Valley, NE 68064 Price: It’s Free (sweet!) Organizer: Michael Hanus Academy Science Robotics Rockets Demonstration presents the STEM / STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math our…
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation Day
This is Teacher Appreciation Week. All around the country thousands of communities are taking time out to honor local educators and acknowledge the crucial role our nation’s teachers play in making sure every student receives a quality education. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issued the following statement today, recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6–10, 2013. “Teachers are central to every single community in America. Each day, teachers come to…
Read MoreSolar Site Collector Demonstration
Michael Shonka is a professional sustainable solar energy scientist, solar equipment designer and installer. Michael’s understanding of solar energy and his company will assist people in saving money on their energy bills. Michael is there at the preparation portion of the Lauritzen Gardens Legobotics Arbor Day event to demonstrate the proper use of his solar instrumentation, including the solar site collector. This tool assists the team in locating, following and…
Read MoreAcademy Science Explores the Concept: Are Robots Taking Our Jobs
The Business Ethics Alliance BEA and Gallup University partner with Creighton University College of Business Administration to explore topics concerning ethics and related practices in the workforce. CBS “60 Minutes” reporter Steve Kroft investigates a pressing question: “Are robots taking our jobs?” The CBS video segment begins with the premise that the proliferation of robots in the workforce assists companies in maximizing profits and productivity (arguably return on investment ROI…
Read MoreAcademy Science Teacher Receives Educator Award
The National Center for Women & Information Technology NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. By providing recognition for young women, the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing encourages their continued interest in computing; motivates the support of educational and corporate institutions for women’s increased participation; and provides a community of ongoing encouragement for young women so that…
Read MoreAcademy Science Participates in SASM Science Fair
Strategic Air and Space Museum promotes Science, Technology, Engineering and Math STEM education activity. This science fair supports fourth through eighth grade science presenters and their projects. Over the years this is generally a supportive venue for a young scientist to practice presentation skills. As in all forums where subjectivity enters into judgement, do not take science fair results to heart; the most important experience for the young presenter is…
Read MoreAcademy Science Participates in GNSEF
Greater Nebraska Science and Engineering Fair – GNSEF, one of the most exciting moments in a young person’s “scientific research becomes presentation” life. Science and engineering projects from archeology to zoology can be found here today with young presenters ready to tell everyone about their projects. This is a great day! Academy Science leaders are fair judges – better be on your toes! This science fair consists of two divisions,…
Read MoreAcademy Science Demonstration at Lauritzen Garden
What does a person do at a botanical garden when it is still winter outside and there is a storm forecast for later in the day? Go play with Lego Mindstorms NXT robots, enjoy display of your Lego art and look around at other people’s creativity. Imagine communing in a warmly lit room full of bright green clothed tables with over two hundred pieces of Lego art on display. Life…
Read MoreAcademy Science Visits Lauritzen Garden Lego Sculpture
Lauritzen Garden is also known as the Omaha Botanical Garden. Of course Lauritzen Garden is a horticultural extravaganza where a visitor could easily spend a good portion of a pleasant day walking through the bountiful garden display. Academy Science explores horticulture every chance we get. Academy Science also explores Lego art and science with plastic pieces and NXT Mindstorms. I think you can see what is coming… Lauritzen Garden has…
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