So excited for PDX Mini Maker Faire, local crafter can’t sleep at night

By Shawn Bowman, August 28, 2012 at 3:06pm
Similar to the medieval markets of a well fortified village, craftsmen, artists, builders and people who know the business end of a trebuchet are getting together in just a few weeks to show off their mad skills. Unlike the good old pre-industrial age, though, this faire has a decidedly tech inclination, with robot builders, Arduino programmers, 3D printers and a whole mess of folks who do cool things with LEGO bricks demonstrating what their eclectic organizations and businesses are up to.
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Rising Stars Show Off… Demos!

By OMSI, August 28, 2012 at 2:51pm
As the toy car whooshes past at lightning speed, you realize that it’s hovering inches above the ground. The fan begins to spin and it moves faster than you thought possible! Is it magic? Is it using the force? No, it’s science!
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Cooking Up Science: Ice Cream, You Scream!

By Elizabeth D, August 7, 2012 at 5:22pm
As hot weather creeps towards Oregon, the thoughts of many turn to usual summer pastimes: swimming, hiking, barbeques, and of course, ice cream! Beyond the love affair with our taste buds, there’s a lot of cool science behind this sweet treat. Keep reading to learn what makes ice cream so sweet and smooth, and how you can make it at home without any fancy equipment!

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Celebrate Astronomy Day at OMSI

By Jim Todd, August 3, 2012 at 8:14am
On Saturday, August 5, OMSI will present a full day-into-night festival of all things celestial, with opportunities for starry-eyed guests to learn little-known facts about the universe, constellations, stars and planets. Representatives from local clubs and organizations will be on hand to answer questions, lead hands-on activities, and discuss space science until 4:00 p.m. Guests can also get a look at an inflatable life-sized model of the NASA Mars Rover, Curiosity.
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Death from the Skies! With “Bad Astronomer” Dr. Phil Plait

By OMSI, July 31, 2012 at 3:06pm
“The Universe is trying to kill you. It’s nothing personal. It’s trying to kill everybody.” So begins the book Death From the Skies!, the subject of a very special Science Pub being held at the Bagdad Theater on Wednesday, August 1, featuring Dr. Phil Plait, a.k.a. the “Bad Astronomer”. Plait is well known for his books, his blog, and his TV show Bad Universe that was featured on the Discovery Channel. He is also an enthusiastic supporter of making science education fun, which is what OMSI and Science Pub is all about!
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