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. About the speaker: Kandace Thomas is a 5th year Genetic and Molecular Read more...
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? We'll chat with Tony Rice for this Teen Read more...
Virtual STEMville
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Tammara Watts! Dr. Watts will explore how a surgeon can approach two patients with similar cancers, perform the same surgery, yet the patients have two different outcomes with respect to the biology of their cancer. She'll discuss how doctors come to understand how noncancerous cells, like stem cells Read more...
Virtual STEMville
Virtual STEMville
Virtual STEMville
Join us for a discussion with doctoral students Cyrus Sinai (Health Geography) and Griffin Bell (Infectious Disease Epidemiology) will provide an overview of the field of epidemiology within the context of global public health. Participants will learn about the epidemiologic perspective, especially as it pertains to HIV/AIDS, a disease which has arguably been the greatest Read more...
Did you know that there is agriculture in the Galapagos? For 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. About Francisco Laso | Francisco Read more...
Scientist Saturday
Scientist Saturday
Scientist Saturday
Scientist Saturday
STEM in College: A Panel Discussion with the Chancellor's Science Scholars Graduation 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 Read more...
Join us at Little River Regional park for the highly-anticipated return of our in-person skywatching events! You'll get a chance to view the Perseids at its peak and enjoy one of - if not THE - best meteor shower of the year. Cost: FREE - ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED This event is now FULL. Location: Read more...