Our “can’t believe it’s finally summer” Nerd Nite will feature two unique talks covering metadesign and jazz music. Join us at Saro Cider to fill your brain while draining a glass of locally-brewed cider.
When: June 13, 2023 at 6 PM
Where: Saro Cider Lounge, 1012 S 10th St., Omaha
Presentation #1: An Introduction to Metadesign with Josh Hall, a product designer and design philosopher who’s mostly worked in the software industry.
Presentation #2: How to Listen to Jazz (and Like It) with Jace Gatzemeyer, a jazz enthusiast and multi-passionate person who also holds a PhD in American Literature.
Nerds, I hope you’re ready to join us for another night of learning-in-a-bar!
When: May 9, 2023 at 6 PM
Where: Saro Cider Lounge, 1012 S 10th St., Omaha
Presentation #1: Regulations on Drones and Air Spaces with LaResha Swiney, a licensed certified drone pilot who works in the tech industry.
Presentation #2: History of Cinco de Mayo Omaha with Anna Hernandez, whose family was one of the first Mexican American families to come to Omaha after the Mexican Revolution. She’s been involved with Cinco de Mayo Omaha since childhood and is writing a book on the Mexican American experience in Omaha.
Join us to nerd out in celebration of the Nebraska Science Festival this month!
When: April 11, 2023 at 6 PM
Where: Saro Cider Lounge, 1012 S 10th St., Omaha
Presentation #1: Evolution of Animal Intelligence with Levi Storks, a neuroscientist in the Biology Department at the University of Nebraska Omaha. He’s currently a postdoctoral researcher, and the focus of his work is on understanding the mechanisms of learning and memory in ectothermic animals, like lizards and fish.
Presentation #2: Climate Topics with Jesse Bell, a professor in the Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health at UNMC, the director of the Water, Climate and Health Program at UNMC, and the director of Water, Climate and Health at the Water for Food Global Institute.
Presentation #3: WTF are NFTs? with Crystal Bock Thiessen, an educator, photographer, traveler, and Web 3 noobie who loves nerding out over tech, art, and culture.
Join us at our launch event to nerd out about forensic anthropology (what does TV get wrong?!) and earning pizza via reading (a brief history of the Pizza Hut Book It! program). Can’t wait to see you there!
When: March 14, 2023 at 6 PM
Where: Saro Cider Lounge, 1012 S 10th St., Omaha
Speakers:
Katie East is a forensic anthropologist and science communicator. She analyzes skeletons by day and educates audiences about science by night (and weekends) and has over a decade of working in museums, laboratories, and in the field!
Courtni Kopietz (boss of Omaha Nerd Nite) has a background in science communication and journalism and currently works in higher ed communications/marketing. A lifelong book nerd and multipotentialite, Courtni nerds out about everything from Little Free Libraries and social media to escape rooms and Austen adaptations.
Nerd Nite is a monthly-ish informal gathering at which nerds get together for nerdery of all sorts (well, mostly presentations and drinking). Nerds and non-nerds alike, join us on 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 6 PM to meet, drink, and learn something new at Saro Cider Lounge at 1012 S 10th St, Omaha.
Entry to Nerd Nite Omaha is free and open to all.
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