Science Cafe

Tonight at 7pm!

Omaha Science Cafe - "A true crime history of forensic anthropology: How famous true crime cases led to the development of forensic anthropology" - Nebraska Science Festival Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic

Tomorrow! Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic anthropology: How famous true crime cases led to the development of forensic anthropology,” 7pm at Vis Major Brewing Company.

Thanks to television and true crime, forensic anthropology is more popular, and sensationalized, than ever. What most fans don’t know is that the study of human skeletons is an important scientific tool in criminal investigations that has developed alongside real true crime cases. Join Dr. Katie East to learn about the unexpected origins of this fascinating field through real stories about true crimes that marked pivotal moments in this history of the field.

Omaha Science Cafe - "A true crime history of forensic anthropology: How famous true crime cases led to the development of forensic anthropology" - Nebraska Science Festival Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic

Thursday night!

Omaha Science Cafe - "A true crime history of forensic anthropology: How famous true crime cases led to the development of forensic anthropology" - Nebraska Science Festival Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic

Reminder, join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic anthropology: How famous true crime cases led to the development of forensic anthropology,” 7pm at Vis Major Brewing Company.

Free, all ages event. Space is limited, so arrive early.

Omaha Science Cafe - "A true crime history of forensic anthropology: How famous true crime cases led to the development of forensic anthropology" - Nebraska Science Festival Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic

Tonight!

Cold Waters, Failing Systems: Lessons in Hypothermia from the Titanic - Nebraska Science Festival Join Geoffrey Talmon, MD, professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, as he presents, "Cold Waters, Failing Systems:

Tonight!

Nerd Nite Omaha - Nebraska Science Festival Nerd Nite is grounded in this super nerdy, highly engaging, fun approach to learning. We’re looking forward to more engagement, learning, and connection

Free science fun today!

April 30 - Omaha Science Cafe event for NE SciFest at Vis Major Brewing.

Omaha Science Cafe - "A true crime history of forensic anthropology: How famous true crime cases led to the development of forensic anthropology" - Nebraska Science Festival Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic

Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic anthropology: How famous true crime cases led to the development of forensic anthropology,” 7pm at Vis Major Brewing Company.

With over a decade working in museums, laboratories, and field settings, Dr. East offers a broad range of insights about anthropology and science to audiences of all ages.

She talks about anthropology, archaeology, STEM, forensic anthropology, and science communication to audiences of all ages and believes being a scientist is not about wearing a lab coat, its about asking good questions, careful observation, and critical thinking.

This is an all ages cafe.

Omaha Science Cafe - "A true crime history of forensic anthropology: How famous true crime cases led to the development of forensic anthropology" - Nebraska Science Festival Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic

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Cold Waters, Failing Systems: Lessons in Hypothermia from the Titanic - Nebraska Science Festival Join Geoffrey Talmon, MD, professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, as he presents, "Cold Waters, Failing Systems:

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