🌌 Storytime Under the Stars at the UNO Planetarium 🌠 The Mallory Kountze Planetarium is excited to host its first-ever Storytime Under the Stars on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM!
Join us for a cozy evening of storytelling and stargazing in the Planetarium. Kids are encouraged to wear their comfiest pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal, pillow, or blanket. 🧸
A live narrator will read beloved picture books as the pages are projected onto the Planetarium dome, bringing the stories to life for the whole family. Between stories, a presenter will guide guests through the seasonal constellations visible right here in Nebraska.
Be Part of the Action: Volunteer for Nebraska Science Olympiad 2026
🙌 Get involved and make a difference! Volunteer to supervise an event or help out in one of several essential roles that make our State Tournament a success.
Event Supervisors serve as judges for their assigned events and are considered subject matter experts. Depending on the event, supervisors may write and grade exams or judge experiments and engineering contraptions.
We are also looking for volunteers to help with:
Assisting an Event Coordinator
Team check-in
Supporting attendees
Awards ceremony support
Event setup and logistics
Your time and expertise help create an unforgettable experience for students—thank you for considering volunteering!
📅 State Competition: Saturday, April 18, 2026 📍 Location: UNL East Campus, Lincoln, NE
⏰ Registration is almost full! Camp registration opened January 5, and spots are nearly gone! Only a few spots remain—register your camper now before it’s too late.
✨ Camps with Limited Availability: 🎨 Art in Math & Science – Campers create art inspired by artists and mathematical ideas while exploring color, patterns, and shapes in nature. 🌏 Earth Science – Dig for fossils, build stratigraphic models, and create topographic maps 🌠 Astrobiology – Search for life beyond Earth! Use microscopes, study UFOs, explore what life is, and design your own papier-mâché planet ⚕️ Biomedical Engineering – Discover medical devices and learn essential skills used in healthcare careers
It’s shaping up to be another unforgettable summer filled with hands-on learning, creativity, and discovery. 🚀
🌟 Rising Star takes you on a journey through the past, present, and future of astronomy in South Africa. Explore how astronomy developed in the region, discover cutting-edge research, and learn about what’s ahead for the field. The show highlights world-class facilities like the Southern African Large Telescope and the Southern Hemisphere’s most powerful radio telescope, MeerKAT, offering stunning, up-close views and remarkable discoveries.
📅 Feb 13th & 15th 🕒 Showtimes: Friday at 6:30 PM & 8:00 PM | Sunday at 3:30 PM
🌲 A Place Like No Other For many, visiting Alaska is a lifelong dream. For those who call it home, it’s a way of life worth protecting. But some parts of this vast state are so remote and wild that even many Alaskans have never seen them.
Join us in as we take you on a journey to Alaska’s most untouched wilderness—home to iconic animals and breathtaking landscapes that define the Last Frontier. Experience the wildest corners of Alaska, where untamed landscapes and incredible wildlife show the state’s true spirit.🐻❄️
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