Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

Carolina Skies
2025-03-22 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-03-15 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-03-08 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York)

We Are Stars
2025-03-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-08 15:00 - 16:00

Earth, Moon and Sun
2025-03-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-08 13:30 - 14:30

Star Families: All About Stars
2025-03-22 12:00 - 13:00

Magic Tree House Space Mission
2025-03-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-08 10:30 - 11:30

Teen Science Cafe | Psychology
2025-03-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516, United States
The Science of Individuality: A Psychological Exploration of What Makes You, You

Please join us at Morehead Planetarium on Friday, March 21st for a very exciting Teen Science Cafe! After unfortunately cancelling last month’s cafe due to inclement weather, we will welcome Dylan Wood, AP Psychology teacher from Chapel Hill High School, for an in-depth look at the concept of nature versus nurture.Exploring the timeless debate of nature vs. nurture, this seminar delves into what makes individuals unique. We will examine the factors that shape personal preferences, behaviors, and inclinations, uncovering the psychological and environmental influences that drive what we like and how we see the world.

Our monthly cafes include exciting activities, engaging talks from expert speakers, and even free food! Plus, we cover a variety of different topics, ranging from cell biology to deep space galaxies, making it a one-of-a-kind spot for high school students to explore new ideas, interact with each other, and have fun!

The Morehead Teen Science Cafe is where learning meets fun in a space-themed setting. Located on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center has a history of training astronauts for moon missions, has a giant dome theater, schedules frequent shows, and so much more.The right doors up the big stairs will open at 5:30 for pizza and conversation. The cafe will start at 6:00 and wrap up around 7:00ish.

About the Speaker

Dylan Wood is an award-winning AP Psychology teacher at Chapel Hill High School. He studied History and Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and later earned a Masters in the Art of Teaching from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In his free time, he likes to read, coach track and field, and spend time with friends and family.

Program Schedule

5:30 pm – Arrive and check in. We will gather inside the west, main entrance of Morehead.

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Pizza social. Pizza social will take place in our classrooms, located on the 2nd floor.

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Discussion & activities. The presentation and discussion will take place in our educational space.

*Please Note: Depending on scheduled activities, the program may end between 7:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

One Sky, Many Eyes
2025-03-21 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-03-16 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-03-14 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-03-09 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-03-07 16:30 - 17:30

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
2025-03-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-07 15:00 - 16:00

Starry Nights: Spring Skies
2025-03-20 19:00 - 20:30

Supermassive Black Holes
2025-03-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-09 15:00 - 16:00

Astronaut
2025-03-16 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-09 13:30 - 14:30

Solar System Odyssey
2025-03-15 12:00 - 13:00

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis
2025-03-08 12:00 - 13:00

I AM: The Student Experience
2025-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Morehead Planetarium Fulldome Theater, 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Join us for an evening of enchanting music and stellar wellness at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center! We are thrilled to welcome Grammy® -nominated Artist and Composer Radhika Vekaria and astrophysicist Nick Siegler to Morehead. The event includes a live performance by Radhika, a screening of the short film I AM, a short, guided meditation to embrace mindfulness, and a Q&A session with the artist. UNC Student Affairs will be on-hand with resources promoting healthy wellbeing and fun giveaways. Enjoy snacks and hands-on activities in Morehead’s exhibit galleries; did we mention puppies on the portico?

This event free and open to the UNC community; registration is encouraged. This event is brought to you in partnership by Student Wellness and Morehead Planetarium and Science Center in support of UNC community wellness.

Click here to register

The Artist and The Scientist: A Collaboration of WonderWhat happens when a Grammy®-nominated instrumentalist, composer, and vocalist connects with a highly regarded astrophysicist? Together, they create I AM, a one-of-a-kind show—an immersion excursion for the body and mind, exploring the distant Universe and our Solar System through awe-inspiring imagery and sound.

Musician Radhika Vekaria describes the short film, I AM, as “an open invitation to (our) hearts for an immersive odyssey.” Radhika’s voice blends ancient Vedic sounds with captivating imagery of the cosmos curated by astrophysicist Nick Siegler. Inside Morehead’s fulldome theater, I AM takes you on a voyage of curiosity, reflection, and wonder. Sit back, breathe deeply, and enjoy the experience.

Everything you’re about to see and feel… is real.

Imagined and produced by Grammy®-nominated Artist and Composer, Radhika Vekaria, Terry Torok, Co-founder of the Creative Intelligence Agency and astrophysicist Nick Siegler.Digital production by Ben Fox and Eric Ho, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center.
