WE’VE GONE VIRTUAL! We can’t meet in person right now for cafes, but we still want to connect you with scientists, researchers and guest speakers! Join us for the next Carolina Science Cafe on April 8 via Zoom. Carolina Science Cafe: National Biomechanics Day and the Science of Skipping will feature East Carolina University’s Leroy T. Walker Distinguished Professor Read more...
E-cigarettes and Vaping – Misconceptions, Health Effects, and Why I Care Our Teen Science Cafe has gone virtual! This week's topic is E-cigarettes and Vaping – Misconceptions, Health Effects, and Why I Care. The popularity of e-cigarettes and vaping devices has risen sharply over the past 10 years and the potential toxicology and health effects are Read more...
A Journey To & Through Med School Speaker: Steve Mow About Steve: Steve is an aspiring doctor studying at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. While working towards being a physician, Steve’s passion is teaching and has taught science both formally and informally for years for institutions committed to science education. Outside of Read more...
Life in the times of Covid-19 (coronavirus) Speaker: Joanna Ramirez About Joanna: Joanna Ramirez is the Community Outreach Coordinator for UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her role is to create and foster meaningful communication with communities to improve cancer outcomes across NC. When she’s not answering work emails, she loves to read and watch her Read more...
Tackling Climate Change: Where are we now and how do we move forward? Join us for a conversation with Lauren McRae who will discuss climate change and the ways scientists are looking to combat it within the next decade. About Laren: Lauren is a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry, Materials Division at the Read more...
Insights from the UNC Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory How do positive emotions accumulate and compound to transform people’s lives for the better? What do experts think about the impacts of physical distancing on our well-being and the new normal? Join us online this Wednesday, May 6 at 6pm as Dr. Barbara Fredrickson and members Read more...
During this Virtual Teen Science Cafe, Alexandria Niebergall will be talking generally about the role that the ocean plays in moderating the Earth's climate, the big research fields in oceanography today, and what a "day in the life" looks like for an early career oceanographer. About Alexandria: Alex grew up in California and graduated with Read more...
So You Think It’s Your Chance – Are You Prepared for Success in High School, in College, in Life? Getting ready for college involves developing a mindset that includes an awareness, preparedness, and readiness for success. Join us in this workshop with Linwood Webster to talk about the value of high-impact opportunities and practices both during Read more...
Join us for this Virtual Teen Science Cafe edition with Engineering Manager, Kendra Settles. We'll talk about women in engineering leadership, and discuss how simple circuits play a role in our lives. Kendra will also show a fun and simple circuit activity that you can try at home! About Kendra: Kendra works as an Engineering Read more...
Biomedical engineering has a long history that spans more than 3,000 years. Simple crutches and splints are some of the earliest and most basic forms, but humans have made significant progress since then. Prosthesis, artificial organs, and even your favorite wearable tech (smart watch anyone?!) all rely on biomedical engineering research to be successful. Join Read more...
