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October 2018
October Science Happy Hour | Museum at Prairiefire
Museum at Prairiefire's October Science Happy Hour features Dr. Sean Daley, an anthropologist from Johnson County Community College, who will gear up for Halloween with a discussion of paranormal activity in the Kansas City area. Stop by for some spooks, snacks and beverages. MAP members…
Find out more »Free Seminar: Manned Spaceflight Challenges
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Calling all Into Orbit FIRST LEGO League teams! Sign up today to attend this free seminar on the psychological and sociological challenges of manned spaceflight. Register here for this free seminar specially designed for this year’s FLL teams: https://goo.gl/forms/WVFWEYxnWDePRxg43 Jason-Flor Sisante is NASA/JPL Solar System…
Find out more »Coyote Sense: A KU Natural History Museum Science on Tap Event | Free State Brewing
Life on the Great Plains requires flexibility, a sense of humor and adaptation to the sometimes overwhelming forces of nature. Humanists strive to convey the systems that underpin life in this region in a way that captures the complexity of these ecosystems. In this way,…
Find out more »Science City’s Science Wise Series: Hello World! Write Your First Computer Program
Science City's Science Wise professional development opportunities include innovative, instructional techniques for all STEM educators. Each course includes hands-on demos; science standards; resources and more. The "Hello World!" session, designed for use in grades 3-12, will demystify the magical world of programming and show how…
Find out more »From Prometheus to the Naked Mole Rat: A KU Natural History Museum Science on Tap Event | Bier Station
Our fascination with Prometheus and pop-culture icons such as Wolverine indicates that our society has a persistent and unmistakable interest in perfect wound repair, or regeneration. Much scientific effort is devoted to trying to crack the “regeneration code” to prevent imperfect wound repair, which leads…
Find out more »Code Ninjas Day Camp
School may be out, but the learning can continue at Code Ninjas Day Camps designed for ages 7-14. Students will work with Roblox, Minecraft, Drones, get an introduction to the art of 3D printing and participate in other STEM-related activities. Camp costs $69 for one…
Find out more »Macabre at the Museum | KU Natural History Museum
Join the KU Natural History Museum for a spooky night in celebration of Halloween. From spiders and snakes to parasites, participants will explore the science of the creepy things that go bump in the night. See museum specimens, enjoy free refreshments, and win prizes.
Find out more »Code Ninjas Day Camp
School may be out, but the learning can continue at Code Ninjas Day Camps designed for ages 7-14. Students will work with Roblox, Minecraft, Drones, get an introduction to the art of 3D printing and participate in other STEM-related activities. Camp costs $69 for one…
Find out more »International Archaeology Day | KU Natural History Museum
As part of the Archaeological Institute of America's 7th Annual International Archaeology Day, KU's Wilcox Classical Museum and the Natural History Museum's Archaeology Division are opening their collections. Tours begin at the NHM's Archaeology Division in Spooner Hall and end at the Wilcox Classical Museum in…
Find out more »Cow Town ThrowDown: FIRST Robotics off-season event
Come watch or compete in a two-day FIRST Robotics Competition starting Friday afternoon. FRC teams from the Kansas City area and beyond compete one last time with POWER UP, the 2018 game. Finals take place Saturday afternoon. Also Saturday, FIRST teams will participate in a rumble…
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