Nebraska Science Festival Registration Opens

The 2018 Nebraska Science Festival (www.nescifest.com) may be months away, but organizers are encouraging teachers to register their classes now for the free science expos. Registration officially opened October 25 at noon for the student expos, which will provide nearly 1,800 students the opportunity to participate in engaging hands-on learning. In addition to the student expos, the 6th annual Nebraska Science Festival, scheduled for April 19-28, will feature an array of science- and technology-related activities in communities across the state.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and fills quickly. Teachers should visit www.nescifest.com to register their classes (the expos are geared toward third- through fifth-graders) for either an 8:45 to 11:15 a.m. slot, or an 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. slot. Student expo dates are as follows: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland on April 19; University of Nebraska State Museum at Morrill Hall in Lincoln on April 23-24; or The Durham Museum in Omaha on April 27.

Beyond the student expos, the public is encouraged to mark their calendars for the free science expo on April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at The Durham Museum in Omaha. A variety of hands-on science booths will be available for people of all ages to broaden their knowledge on different science topics.

For more information on Science Festival activities, including how to volunteer as an individual, community site or a science expo booth, go to www.nescifest.com.