Please join us for this month's Coffee With the Curator presentation, "Scientific Storytelling: Building Knowledge while Cultivating Imagination & Creativity," presented by Jessica Nickel!

From epic adventures in far off lands to hidden treasures in your hands. Within stories, we find lessons in Science, History, Art, English, and Math. Even without tests and assessments, we can better inspire the next generation to build knowledge while cultivating imagination and creativity for years to come!

About the Speaker:

Jessica Nickel is currently an Educator at Exploration Place, and has worked at Liberty Science Center in New Jersey, developed historical interpretive tours with the National Park Service, and worked alongside schools to develop innovative science curriculum. She has a a bachelor’s degree in education with a focus on historical interpretation and an associate of science. Her favorite science topic is meteorology and she will jump at any opportunity to excite students about it! She is even an amateur storm chaser and photographer.

Choose from three ways to join the presentation:

• In-person: Join us at the Museum for Jessica's live, in-person presentation! Face coverings and social distancing will be required while in the Museum. No need to register — simply walk in! Coffee and tea, generously provided by The Spice Merchant - Wichita's Gourmet Coffee & Tea Roaster, and pre-packaged refreshments provided.
• Virtually via Zoom (free for Members with discount code)
• Virtually via YouTube Livestream (free for Members with discount code)

***Please stay tuned for a virtual registration link!***

For those who sign up virtually: Everything you need to tune in will be sent to you in a follow-up email after registration is complete.

Admission: $4 for nonmembers, Members are free!

This program is in partnership with Humanities Kansas’ Humanities Hotline. Call 1-888-416-2018 any time to hear short history stories with different topics every month!