Science Cafe

04/30/2026

Tonight at 7pm!

Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic

04/29/2026

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.

Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic

04/27/2026

Thursday night!

Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic

04/24/2026

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.

Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic

04/22/2026

Tonight!

Join Geoffrey Talmon, MD, professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, as he presents, "Cold Waters, Failing Systems:

04/14/2026

Tonight!

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

04/11/2026

Free science fun today!

04/10/2026

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

Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic

04/01/2026

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.

Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic

03/26/2026

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Join Geoffrey Talmon, MD, professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, as he presents, "Cold Waters, Failing Systems:

03/19/2026

Join us at the 2026 Free Public Science Expo.