Solar System Odyssey
2026-08-30 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-06 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-13 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)

Supermassive Black Holes
2026-08-30 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-13 15:00 - 16:00

One Sky, Many Eyes
2026-08-30 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-09-06 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-09-13 16:30 - 17:30

Carolina Science Cafe: NC’s Changing Climate
2026-09-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Haw River Tap & Table, 300 E Main St C, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
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North Carolina’s Changing Climate: Extreme Heat and Rainfall

From the mountains to the coast – North Carolina’s climate is changing. One aspect of the climate system that is of concern is the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme heat and rainfall events. In this talk, State Climatologist & Director of the State Climate Office of NC Jared H. Bowden, PhD, will discuss observed changes in extreme heat and rainfall, the climate science that supports these changes, and provide insight into the future using climate models.

Designed for adults, Carolina Science Cafe is a free program that explores science topics making national and international headlines, offering the chance to meet the experts behind the work. This special program is hosted at Haw River Tap & Table in Carrboro on the first Tuesday of every month. Light appetizers are available for all attendees.

Figure 1. A map showing 100-year storm rainfall depths for a 24hr duration using observations (top) and climate model projections at the end-of-century for a high greenhouse gas emission scenario (bottom). The image was created using a tool developed by the State Climate Office of NC to help engineers plan for extreme rainfall changes in a warmer climate. View the tool.

About the Speaker

Jared H. Bowden was recently named the Director of the NC State Climate Office and serves as the state climatologist. He has over 20 years of experience in applied climatology research and atmospheric modeling. He enjoys working closely with scientists and practitioners in various disciplines and has emphasized infrastructure, especially transportation within NC, in recent years. Dr. Bowden has participated in large climate assessments, including as a co-author on the 4th and 5th National Climate Assessments, and is currently leading an initiative to update the NC Climate Science Report.

More about Dr. Bowden

Carolina Science Cafe is produced by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and sponsored by the UNC Chapter of Sigma Xi.

Messengers of Time & Space
2026-09-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-18 15:00 - 16:00

Carolina Skies
2026-09-04 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-09-05 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-09-11 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-09-12 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-09-18 16:30 - 17:30

Magic Tree House Space Mission
2026-09-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-19 10:30 - 11:30

The Sun: Our Living Star
2026-09-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-19 12:00 - 13:00

We Are Stars
2026-09-05 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-12 13:30 - 14:30

From Earth to the Universe
2026-09-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-12 15:00 - 16:00

Astronaut
2026-09-12 12:00 - 13:00

Skywatching: Views from The Durham
2026-09-15 19:30 - 21:30 | The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St, Durham, North Carolina, 27701, United States
Join us on the Roof of The Durham Hotel for a free night of skywatching!

Sensory-Friendly Science Night
2026-09-18 18:00 - 20:00
