Saturday Science Sparks
MORE is happening at Morehead this year
New for 2026, Saturday Science Sparks offers Morehead guests a closer encounter with current science. Covering topics like astronomy, the physics of juggling, and computer science, this program collaborates with community partners and academic clubs, bringing you up-close experiences in the exciting world of STEAM.
Saturday Science Sparks is open to the public and included in admission. Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of each month!
Upcoming Events
Saturday Science Sparks is held on the second Saturday of each month. Using the table below, please select a link and explore more about a specific session. As more details become available, additional dates and topics will be added to the schedule.
| Saturday, February 14 Valentine’s Day | The Science of Puppy Love with UNC-Chapel Hill’s Experimental Engineering Lab (EEL) and the Interactive Robotics and Novel Technologies (IRON) Lab | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm in the Ivan R. King Gateway Gallery |
Spark Curiosity
Activities are included with planetarium show and general admission tickets.
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Michele Kloda | Director of Innovation and Design
919.843.5906 | mkloda@unc.edu