STEM Connect-KC Calendar
November 2016
How Do I Become (an Engineer)? at Linda Hall Library
Free
This free event for high school students interested in engineering is co-sponsored by Linda Hall Library and Science Pioneers at the Linda Hall Library. “How Do I Become (an Engineer?)” will include a one-hour panel discussion and Q&A with engineers from local firms, followed by…
Find out more »September 2018
From Drones to Flying Cars: New Frontiers in Human-Technology Interaction
Mary Cummings, professor, Duke University Pratt School of Engineering and former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, will discuss the future of aviation during this talk at Linda Hall Library.
Find out more »Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History
Author Ken O'Brien will discuss his new book, which covers five women who faced challenges in early aviation. This event at Linda Hall Library is co-sponsored with Rainy Day Books. A book signing will follow the program, and copies of Fly Girls will be available…
Find out more »October 2018
Escape from Gravity | Linda Hall Library
Free
Erik Lindbergh, pilot, adventurer, entrepreneur and grandson of Charles Lindbergh, will discuss vertical-lift taxis and other innovative aircraft. The event is free and open to the public; however, e-tickets are required. Register at www.lindahall.org.
Find out more »ShotTracker: A Second Saturday Conversation | Linda Hall Library
Second Saturday Conversations at Linda Hall Library feature sci-tech and engineering speakers and topics in an informal setting. The programs take place in the Auditorium or Main Reading Room from 11 a.m. to noon. The program ShotTracker is an Overland Park-based tech venture with a mission…
Find out more »November 2018
How Do I Become an Engineer? | Linda Hall Library
Designed for high school and college undergraduate students, this free event will include a panel discussion with engineers and an opportunity to meet with members of area engineering schools. See the details and registration link.
Find out more »April 2019
Roving on Mars | Linda Hall Library
During "Roving Down the Road Towards Understanding the Habitability of Mars," Dr. John Grant discusses how the three Mars Rovers have provided invaluable information about the red planet. Grant serves co-chair for the science community process for selecting the landing sites for the Spirit, Opportunity,…
Find out more »Sabermetrics and the Empirical Analysis of Baseball | Linda Hall Library
Free
Dr. Daniel Mack, Senior Director, Quantitative Analysis/Amateur Scouting with the Kansas City Royals, returns at the beginning of baseball season to discuss how data collection and analysis affect player evaluation on Major League Baseball teams. Register for your free ticket.
Find out more »September 2019
Linda Hall Library at the Movies
Free
This fall, join the Linda Hall Library for a retrospective film series of Michael Crichton movies. In his work, Crichton demonstrated a keen ability to anticipate new technological developments long before they became reality and predict how even seemingly beneficial breakthroughs in biotechnology or artificial…
Find out more »How Do I Become an Engineer?
Free
Designed for high school students, this event will include a one-hour panel discussion and Q&A at the Linda Hall Library with young engineers. Following the panel discussion, students and guests will tour the UMKC School of Computing and Engineering to learn about academic programs and…
Find out more »Evolution of the Human Form | Linda Hall Library
Free
John Gurche, one of the world’s best-known paleoartists, will discuss his work during this lecture at the Linda Hall Library. Trained in anthropology and paleontology, Gurche is often the artist chosen by National Geographic to help introduce newly discovered human ancestors to the world by…
Find out more »January 2020
Linda Hall Library presents ‘The Power of Our Fork’
Free
This program for ages 12 and up will explore how food choices can impact the environment. The speaker, Sarina Farb, is an AP Science Teacher at St. Teresa's Academy. Register here.
Find out more »February 2020
Science Forum 2020: What You Need to Know about Concussions
About half of all concussions occur from falls and other situations in daily life. Learn the lessons from sports medicine about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of concussions.
Find out more »March 2020
How Do I Become A Computer Scientist?
Free
Designed for high school students, this event will include a program and networking opportunity with computer scientists from a variety of fields and a tour of UMKC's School of Computing & Engineering. Register here for free e-tickets.
Find out more »April 2020
Postponed – Hack the Hall
Free
The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology will kick off its first 24-hour Hackathon at 5 p.m. Friday, April 3, and they’re recruiting KC’s rising tech talents to join the fun! Anyone over the age of 18 with a knack for coding, innovating…
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