Emmy-award winning actor LeVar Burton has shown that he can do it all.
The former “Star Trek” actor and “Reading Rainbow” producer will share the impact mentors, technology, storytelling and science fiction have had on his life, when he headlines the 2016 Nebraska Science Festival.
Gearing up for its fourth year, the Nebraska Science Festival — scheduled for April 15-23 — will feature an array of science- and technology-related activities in communities across the state with the goal of making science accessible, interactive, relevant and fun for all ages.
“We’re thrilled to bring LeVar Burton to Omaha to share his life story and the role science and technology has played in it,” said Kacie Baum, SciFest coordinator.
Past SciFest speakers have included scientist Bill Nye, “Animal Planet” host and conservationist Jeff Corwin, and meteorologist and extreme storm chaser Reed Timmer.
On April 22, Burton will present “Technology & Storytelling: Making a Difference in the Digital Age” at Joslyn Museum’s Witherspoon Concert Hall in Omaha. His 7:30 p.m. presentation is free to the public (but requires a reserved ticket) and is suitable for all ages.
Tickets for the general admission seating to Burton’s presentation will be released one month prior to the event, on March 22, on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be released online at Event Brite. Please check nescifest.com for more information. Although the presentation is free, tickets are required for admittance when doors open April 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Presented by UNMC, the Nebraska Science Festival is a collaboration of organizations and individuals interested in the advancement of science literacy.
Besides UNMC, other sponsors, to date, include the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, Metro Credit Union, West Corporation and media sponsors KETV and the Omaha World-Herald.
In addition to NeSciFest.com, you will find SciFest updates and information on Twitter (@NESciFest) and Facebook (NE SciFest).