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SUMMARY:Skywatching: James Webb Space Telescope Event
DESCRIPTION:See the stunning first scientific images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope! Join Morehead Planetarium and Science Center educators Nick Eakes and Amy Sayle in learning about the most powerful and complex telescope ever launched into space and how it will help us answer some of humanity’s biggest questions.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-james-webb-space-telescope-event/
LOCATION:Chapel Hill Public Library\, 100 Library Drive\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Skywatching: Views from The Durham
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the roof of The Durham Hotel for a series of telescopic stargazing nights. Stop by for guided constellation tours\, educational activities\, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nMark your calendars for future dates: \n\n\n\nAugust 8September 12
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-views-from-the-durham-2/
LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Skywatching: Views from The Durham
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the roof of The Durham Hotel for a series of telescopic stargazing nights. Stop by for guided constellation tours\, educational activities\, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nMark your calendars for future dates: \n\n\n\nJuly 11August 8September 12
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-views-from-the-durham/
LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T173000
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe: Our Vanishing Night
DESCRIPTION:OUR VANISHING NIGHT   \n\n\n\nFor generations\, everyone experienced the breathtaking beauty of an unspoiled night sky\, with views into our universe of thousands of stars and the Milky Way. In this program\, you’ll discover how light pollution affects our view of the night sky\, find out how to participate in a worldwide citizen-science campaign to document light pollution\, and try your hand at designing better streetlights that put light only where it’s needed. Under the planetarium dome\, you’ll experience a stunning night sky studded with stars\, just as our ancestors did—and as we could too\, if we reduced light pollution. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Amy Sayle\, PhD\, communicates astronomy to the public and tells stories about the stars under the Morehead Planetarium sky\, at skywatching events\, on night paddles at Jordan Lake\, and under dark skies at Bryce Canyon National Park’s annual astronomy festival. She is a founder and coordinator of the North Carolina Science Festival’s annual Statewide Star Party\, which features dozens of skywatching events from the NC mountains to the coast on the same weekend in April.    \n\n\n\nAbout Teen Science Cafe: Teen Science Cafe is a monthly event\, inviting teens to talk directly with scientists about their work. Designed specifically for ages 13-18\, we invite guests to ask questions and participate in interesting discussions. This is a free event and offers an opportunity for socializing before the talk with a mini pizza party. Pizza served outside Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at 5:30 pm. The program will begin at 6:00 pm.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRSVP on Facebook for Updates\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Photo credit: Steve Christensen. Image: Milky Way over Jordan Lake.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-our-vanishing-night/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Science Stage\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
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SUMMARY:Skywatching: Statewide Star Party at Chapel Hill Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Are you stoked about stars? Mystified by the moon? Would you like to get better acquainted with a telescope?  \n\n\n\nIf your answer is “yes”\, then join us for the tenth annual Statewide Star Party!  \n\n\n\nChapel Hill Public Library will once again host an in-person Star Party on Friday\, April 8\, 2022\, from 4-7 p.m.  \n\n\n\nWe will hold two outdoor programs under this year’s theme\, “Understanding the Universe\,” in partnership with CHAOS (the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society).  \n\n\n\nDuring our “Explore the Moon with Binoculars” program\, CHAOS astronomers will tell you all about the Moon and show you how easy it is to sky watch with binoculars.  \n\n\n\nIn our “Meet the Telescope” program\, CHAOS members will introduce you to the mechanisms of a telescope and show you how to use one to explore the night sky.  \n\n\n\nInside the library\, we’ll also have a presentation by a NASA Solar System Ambassador Volunteer and lots of exciting activities to inspire you to reach for the stars. Come explore the universe with us\, from the comfort of your local library. This event is free and open to the public. No registration required. Participants must adhere to Chapel Hill Public Library’s current COVID-19 guidelines.  \n\n\n\nThe NC Science Festival’s annual Statewide Star Party is made possible through the generous support of the NC Space Grant.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/statewide-star-party-chapel-hill-public-library/
LOCATION:Chapel Hill Public Library\, 100 Library Drive\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Teen And Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Bite Into Geology
DESCRIPTION:When people hear “geology” they usually think “rocks.” This talk will explain that the study of geology extends beyond just rocks- into rivers\, soils\, and even teeth!
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-bite-into-geology/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Science Stage\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Solar Viewing at the Morehead Sundial
DESCRIPTION:Safely view our star\, the Sun\, with NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors and Raleigh Astronomy Club members Mike Keefe and Doug Lively\, along with Morehead staff. \n\n\n\nDrop by the Morehead Sundial anytime between 2 and 4 pm on Sunday\, April 3. \n\n\n\nThis event is weather permitting. Free and open to all – no registration required. \n\n\n\nThis program is part of UNC Universe Week\, a week-long celebration of the science and scientists from UNC-Chapel Hill. To learn more about this week and find other events\, click here.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/solar-viewing-at-the-morehead-sundial/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium Sundial\, 220 E Franklin Street\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T190000
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CREATED:20210928T195739Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Exploring Locomotor Output Using Fruit Flies
DESCRIPTION:What do fruit flies teach us about neurobiology\, biomechanics\, and behavior? \n\n\n\nJoin us for this Teen Science Cafe with Dr. Dickerson to explore his fascinating research with fruit flies! Dr. Dickerson’s research is at the interface of neurobiology\, biomechanics\, and behavior and seeks to understand how mechanosensory input structures locomotor output. His lab studies the flight behavior of the fruit fly\, combining the powerful genetic tools available for labeling and manipulating neural circuits with cutting-edge imaging in awake\, behaving animals. This work will not only fundamentally reshape our understanding of the evolution of insect flight but will also highlight the tremendous importance of timing in the context of locomotion. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Dr. Brad Dickerson is originally from NJ. After graduating from Swarthmore College\, he worked at the Museum of Science in Boston doing live programs for a year. Brad then worked in a lab at UNC while applying to grad school. He conducted his graduate work at the University of Washington and was an NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellow and California Alliance AGEP Fellow at Caltech. After starting his lab at UNC Chapel Hill two years ago\, he will be moving to the Princeton Neuroscience Institute at Princeton University in January 2022.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-exploring-locomotor-output-using-fruit-flies/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Science Stage\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T180000
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | STEM in College: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:STEM in College: A Panel Discussion with the Chancellor’s Science Scholars \n\n\n\nGraduation season is in the air! Join us for a timely Teen Science Cafe – a panel discussion with the Chancellor’s Scholars (CSS) about why they chose to pursue STEM in college; what it’s like to be a student at UNC-Chapel Hill as a CSS participant; and tips and advice for high school students who are interested in exploring STEM majors in college. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Jasmine Akoto – Rising Senior; biology major with minors in chemistry and neuroscienceTerrique Morris – Rising Senior; psychology major with a minor in cognitive scienceAdriana Gaona – Rising Junior; biology/neuroscience double-major
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-stem-in-college-a-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20210329T151139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T195630Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe: Agriculture\, Wildlife\, & Conservation in the Galapagos Islands
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that there is agriculture in the Galapagos? \n\n\n\nFor this special Teen Science Cafe\, we’ll speak with Francisco Laso whose work in the Galapagos uses an interdisciplinary approach to explore how agriculture and conservation can be allies in supporting farmer livelihoods\, controlling invasive species\, and protecting endemic species.    \n\n\n\nAbout Francisco Laso | Francisco is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Geography from UNC Chapel Hill but his background is in ecology and evolution. He has worked in the Galapagos in education and conservation projects for the past decade. Francisco is interested in mixed-methods and participatory approaches to studying human-environment interactions\, especially in subjects that can help make our food systems more sustainable.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nyj
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-agriculture-wildlife-conservation-in-the-galapagos-islands/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T180000
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Answering Astronomical Questions with Python Code
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how common conjunctions like the “great conjunction” on December 21\, 2020 happen? How often is there a full moon on Halloween? Using clues in the book “The Martian” and what we know about launch opportunities to Mars\, when would Mark Whatney’s mission take place?   \n\n\n\nWe’ll chat with Tony Rice for this Teen Science Cafe; in writing for WRAL on astronomy topics\, he frequently creates python scripts to answer very specific astronomy questions (like the ones above). Tony will walk us through some of the code\, and then we will live code\, test\, and get an answer to an astronomy question. \n\n\n\nALL attendees must register at the link below.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-answering-astronomical-questions-with-python-code/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20201117T181441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T214058Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | An Electric Heart
DESCRIPTION:The heart is a complex organ powered by electricity to move blood throughout an entire organism. In this Teen Science Cafe\, we will explore the cells responsible for electrical activity in the heart\, cardiac pacemaking cells\, and what characteristics these cells need to function.  \n\n\n\n About the speaker: Kandace Thomas is a 5th year Genetic and Molecular Biology PhD student\, at the University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill. In addition to her studies\, Kandace is a published author and entrepreneur; she aspires to be an undergraduate Biology professor after she graduates in Fall 2021.  
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-an-electric-heart/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20201105T181606Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe: Using Plastics to Combat Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Teen Science Cafe with Jeromy Rech; we will discuss creating new types of plastics including those that can conduct electricity and be used in solar panels. We will also have a virtual lab tour to see where some of this chemistry is done. Finally\, we’ll look at some applications of these plastics including flexible solar panels\, foldable smart phones\, solar powered greenhouses\, and more!  \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Jeromy is currently a fifth-year chemistry graduate student in Wei You’s lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a polymer chemist\, he designs new types of plastics which are used to make semi-transparent and flexible solar panels. Outside of the lab\, Jeromy is also a chemistry professor at Durham Technical Community College and a robotics referee for FIRST Robotics. \n\n\n\n*Please Note: This event is free but pre-registration is required.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-using-plastics-to-combat-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T164500
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Here They Be Dragons
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a scientific look at humanity’s most famous mythological beast! We’ll look into the taxonomy of dragons\, and watch Draco slither across the sky. To cap it off\, we will have fire demonstrations!  \n\n\n\nSpeakers include Morehead Educators: Amy Sayle\, Nick Eakes\, Daniel Wheeler\, Wayne Capps  \n\n\n\nPlease Note: Participants need to register for this Virtual Teen Science Cafe.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-here-they-be-dragons/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T180000
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CREATED:20200908T151620Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Breast Cancer Research
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Checo Rorie\, Associate Professor of Genetics | North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University \n\n\n\nAbout Dr. Rorie: Dr. Rorie is an Associate Professor and the Interim Chair of the Department of Biology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.  He has a Cancer Genetics and Cell Biology laboratory where he studies breast cancer health disparities. His research is focused on understanding the mechanisms of breast cancer health disparities. He uses cell line models to investigate the role that microRNAs and the environment play in the aggressive behavior of triple negative breast cancer that contributes to disparities.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for the September Virtual Teen Science Cafe to discuss Dr. Rorie’s journey and current research. There will be time to ask questions and to connect with other teens!  \n\n\n\n*Please Note: The Zoom link will not be live until 4:45 p.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 4:45 p.m. and try again.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-breast-cancer-research/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T180000
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Bugs in Bugs
DESCRIPTION:This week we’ll be joined by Megan Damico for a discussion about BUGS! More specifically\, Megan will talk about how different factors – like diet and age – can influence the composition of insect gut microbiomes. Do you know what’s even cooler? She studies all of these things using honey bees!  \n\n\n\nAbout Megan:  Megan Damico is a third year PhD candidate in Environmental Health Sciences at UNC Greensboro. When she’s not studying\, she loves bird watching\, reading\, and hiking in the Appalachian Mountains. \n\n\n\n*Please Note: The Zoom link will not be live until 5:00 p.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 5:00 p.m. and try again.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-bugs-in-bugs/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T180000
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CREATED:20200601T123240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T191959Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe: Searching for Earth 2.0 and other Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Is there another world out there suitable for humans? How are humans exploring space to find these worlds and how do they determine their viability? Chat more about these questions and more during a very special Teen Science Cafe with Charlotte Minsky.  \n\n\n\nAbout Charlotte: Charlotte is a recent graduate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology studying planetary science and the history of science. Her research focuses on extrasolar planets – planets orbiting stars outside our solar system – and how to find and characterize them so that we can better understand all planets and look for potential signs of life. Next year\, she will be pursuing an MPhil in the History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine at the University of Cambridge\, followed by a PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University. \n\n\n\n*Please Note: The Zoom link will not be live until 5:00 p.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 5:00 p.m. and try again.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-searching-for-earth-2-0-and-other-worlds/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20200601T121438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T121438Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe: Blocks and Codes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Jessica Amsbary\, who will talk about STEM learning opportunity gaps and why starting STEM learning early is important. She will explain how STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education Center (STEMIE) are planning to teach foundational computational thinking concepts to very young children with differing abilities by sharing a working draft they are developing focused on a series of activities for young children with “blocks and codes.”  \n\n\n\nAbout Jessica: Jessica Amsbary is a postdoctoral research scholar at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She is currently working on a project focused on engaging all young children\, early childhood professionals\, and families in STEM learning experiences. She specifically is working with some of her team members on adapting simple coding and computational thinking activities for young children with differing abilities. She received her Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Sciences and Special Education from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. \n\n\n\n*Please Note: The Zoom link will not be live until 5:00 p.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 5:00 p.m. and try again.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-blocks-and-codes/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20200601T123823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T123824Z
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SUMMARY:Carolina Science Cafe | CBD oil: a therapeutic cure-all?
DESCRIPTION:CBD\, an extract from the cannabis or marijuana plant\, is gaining attention. Once known as a “hippie’s disappointment\,” CBD has now been labeled as a therapeutic cure-all\, but its popularity has outpaced the science. How much do we know? Join us for a fascinating discussion of research findings by a team at UNC who are one step closer to treating a rare brain disorder using CBD. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Bin Gu\, Ph.D.\, Department of Cell Biology & Physiology\, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  \n\n\n\nMore about Bin and his research here:  https://www.med.unc.edu/neuroscience/cbd-may-alleviate-seizures-benefit-people-with-neurodevelopmental-conditions/  \n\n\n\n*Please Note: The Zoom link will not be live until 6:00 p.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 6:00 p.m. and try again.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/carolina-science-cafe-cbd-oil-a-therapeutic-cure-all/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20200522T161540Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe: Everyday Biomechanics +Bioengineering
DESCRIPTION: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 us for this virtual Teen Science Cafe with Sandra Strangeland-Molo who will talk about biomechanics in everyday life\, as well as her research in bone tissue engineering.  \n\n\n\nAbout Sandra: Sandra is a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering at UNC-Chapel Hill and researches biomechanics and bone tissue engineering. Her examines how strokes alter bone composition\, as well as\, fabricating synthetic bone grafts.  \n\n\n\n*Please Note: The Zoom link will not be live until 5:00 p.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 5:00 p.m. and try again.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-everyday-biomechanics-bioengineering/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20200515T203750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T203751Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Teen Science Cafe: Women in Engineering Leadership
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nAbout Kendra: Kendra works as an Engineering Manager with Siemens in Wendell\, North Carolina. Kendra received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Engineering Management. In her role\, she manages an Electrical Design Team and specializes in Teaching Simple Circuits and Power Distribution.   \n\n\n\n*Please Note: The Zoom link will not be live until 5:00 p.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 5:00 p.m. and try again.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/virtual-teen-science-cafe-women-in-engineering-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20200512T180724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T180858Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Teen Science Cafe: So You Think It's Your Chance?
DESCRIPTION:So You Think It’s Your Chance – Are You Prepared for Success in High School\, in College\, in Life? \n\n\n\nGetting 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 your high school and college educational paths\, and in solid preparation for post-graduation success as an adult.  \n\n\n\nAbout Linwood: Linwood Webster\, an Academic Advisor at UNC Chapel Hill for over 16 years\, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in Academic Advising\, College Counseling\, and Career Coaching.  With over 24 years of higher education educational experiences\, Linwood possesses a B.A. in English-Media/Journalism from N. C. Central University\, a Master’s Degree in Information Science (M.S.I.S.) from UNC Chapel Hill\, and Master’s degree (M.Ed.) in Counseling\, clinical mental health\, from N.C. State University. 
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/virtual-teen-science-cafe-so-you-think-its-your-chance/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20200430T195341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T195342Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Teen Science Cafe: Oceans & Climate
DESCRIPTION: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.   \n\n\n\nAbout Alexandria: Alex grew up in California and graduated with a B.A. in Marine Science from the University of California\, Berkeley in 2016. Alex is currently a second year PhD student at Duke University studying ocean biogeochemistry and the role that marine microbes play in the ocean carbon cycle. \n\n\n\n*Please Note: The Zoom link will not be live until 5:00 p.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 5:00 p.m. and try again.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/virtual-teen-science-cafe-oceans-climate/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20200504T145219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T171216Z
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SUMMARY:Carolina Science Cafe: The Science of Connection & Living Well During Pandemic Times
DESCRIPTION:Insights from the UNC Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory\n\n\n\nHow 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 of her lab discuss research into how positive emotions affect people’s thinking patterns\, social behavior\, health\, and physiological reactions.  \n\n\n\nAbout Dr. Frederickson: Dr. Barbara Fredrickson is a leading scholar within social psychology\, affective science (the study of emotion)\, and positive psychology. She has received more than 16 consecutive years of research funding from the National Institutes of Health\, and her research and teaching have been recognized with numerous honors. Her online course on Positive Psychology has been attended by over 200\,000 people.  \n\n\n\nLearn more about Dr. Fredrickson’s lab here: https://peplab.web.unc.edu/ \n\n\n\nCheck out a short video about her research here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWnqREJFrYk&feature=youtu.be
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/carolina-science-cafe-the-science-of-connection-living-well-during-pandemic-times/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20200423T182611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200423T182612Z
UID:15905-1588266000-1588269600@moreheadplanetarium.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Teen Science Cafe: Tackling Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Tackling Climate Change: Where are we now and how do we move forward?\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nAbout Laren: Lauren is a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry\, Materials Division at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research involves computationally and experimentally exploring materials that have applications in electric vehicle batteries. \n\n\n\n*Please Note: The Zoom link will not be live until 5:00 p.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 5:00 p.m. and try again.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/virtual-teen-science-cafe-tackling-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20200416T211246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T164135Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Teen Science Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Life in the times of Covid-19 (coronavirus)\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Joanna Ramirez \n\n\n\nAbout 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 brothers play video games she doesn’t have enough hand-eye coordination to attempt. \n\n\n\nJoanna will talk about maintaining Mental Health and Wellness while engaging in effective social distancing.  \n\n\n\n*Please Note: The Zoom link will not be live until 5:00 p.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 5:00 p.m. and try again.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/virtual-teen-science-cafe/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20200413T204652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T212722Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Teen Science Cafe
DESCRIPTION:A Journey To & Through Med School\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Steve Mow \n\n\n\nAbout 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 school\, Steve can be found running\, strumming tunes on his ukulele\, or playing some Nintendo. \n\n\n\nJoin us Thursday at 5:00 p.m. as Steve chats about the journey to and through med school. He’ll be talking a bit about what it takes to be a doctor (hint: anyone can be a doctor!) and how we can all help keep ourselves and others healthy during quarantine and beyond. \n\n\n\n*Please Note: The Zoom link will not be live until 5:00 p.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 5:00 p.m. and try again.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/virtual-teen-science-cafe-a-journey-to-through-med-school/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20200408T144646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T205154Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Teen Science Cafe
DESCRIPTION:E-cigarettes and Vaping – Misconceptions\, Health Effects\, and Why I Care \n\n\n\nOur Teen Science Cafe has gone virtual!  \n\n\n\nThis 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 just starting to be uncovered. Dr. Ilona Jaspers of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will address misconceptions about e-cigarettes\, discuss e-cigarette components and potential toxicities\, and summarize known health effects.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-e-cigarettes-and-vaping/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203611
CREATED:20200408T191122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T191245Z
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SUMMARY:Carolina Science Cafe: National Biomechanics Day and the Science of Skipping
DESCRIPTION:WE’VE GONE VIRTUAL! \n\n\n\nWe can’t meet in person right now for cafes\, but we still want to connect you with scientists\, researchers and guest speakers! \n\n\n\nJoin 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 of Kinesiology\, Dr. Paul DeVita. Dr. DeVita will share his insights into human locomotion\, why he founded National Biomechanics Day\, and what surprising benefits he’s learned about skipping. Is it better than walking for exercise? Jogging? Tune in to find out what the experts say!
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/carolina-science-cafe-national-biomechanics-day-and-the-science-of-skipping/
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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