2026 Celebrating Women in STEM Luncheon

Thursday, October 29, 2026
Durham Museum
801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108

Join us for the Celebrating Women in STEM luncheon, an event dedicated to honoring Nebraska’s women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Held at the historic Durham Museum in Omaha, this event features the inspiring women named as this year’s award winners.

Agenda

• 11 a.m. – Registration and Networking
• 11:30 a.m. – Lunch and Program

2026 Nebraska Women in STEM Award Honorees

Outstanding Woman in STEM:
Jennifer Blackford, PhD,Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Outstanding Organization:
Girls Inc. of Omaha

Educator of the Year:
Amanda Woodward, North Star Aviation Focus Program

Community Impact:
Leah Wambui Keinama, Civic Journalism for the Nebraska Journalism Trust

Emerging Leader:
Colleen Ocken, JEO Consulting Group

Innovator:
Nicole Buan, PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln