Junior scientists to present 'How Bodies Work' on April 29

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The Explore with a Junior Scientist event "How Bodies Work" is 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. April 29 at Morrill Hall, 645 N. 14th St. LPS students will present hands-on activities about human biology and health to museum visitors.

The University of Nebraska State Museum will host the Explore with a Junior Scientist event “How Bodies Work” from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. April 29 at Morrill Hall, 645 N. 14th St.

Students in Hartley and Lakeview elementary schools and Culler and Park middle schools will present hands-on activities about human biology and health to museum visitors.

The Lincoln Public Schools students are mentored by students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Communicating Science Through Outreach course. Eileen Hebets, professor of biological sciences, leads the initiative.

The program provides a multigenerational approach to education in the natural sciences. University students receive instruction on how to construct and deliver effective, informal science activities. The students then serve as after-school science club leaders, working with middle school students in LPS’ Community Learning Centers. The middle school students and CLC staff, in turn, connect with elementary students in joint elementary/middle after-school science clubs.

“One of the museum’s goals is to inspire students to pursue careers in science. This event celebrates their excitement and aspirations,” said Susan Weller, museum director. “And we can’t do it without our partners — we are a community that works together for the success of all our children.”

Explore with a Junior Scientist is a special edition of the museum’s monthly hands-on science program Sunday with a Scientist. Free admission is supported by gifts from state museum donors and the Friends of the State Museum.

Learn more about the event.