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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Digital Media and the Teenage Brain
DESCRIPTION:UNC researchers\, Kara Fox and Maria Maza\, will share studies that show how digital media is impacting teens’ development as well as how teens are impacting the development of digital media.  \n\n\n\nFor more information about UNC’s Winston National Center on Technology Use\, Brain\, and Psychological Development work\, visit https://www.teensandtech.org/ \n\n\n\nAbout our speakers:  \n\n\n\nKara A. Fox is a graduate student in the Clinical Psychology PhD program at UNC Chapel Hill\, working with Dr. Mitch Prinstein. She graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in psychology and visual media studies. Subsequently\, as a research assistant at Alpert Medical School of Brown University\, she worked on several studies examining mental health and treatment access among youth in the juvenile justice system. She is interested in the role of digital social norms and processes in development and health among adolescents and young adults. In addition to research\, Kara loves teaching\, working with children and families\, and writing. In her free time\, Kara enjoys knitting and crocheting\, reading\, and playing with her dog Laika. \n\n\n\nMaria T Maza is a graduate student in the Developmental Psychology program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She received her B.S. in Neuroscience and Education from Bates College in 2018. Following graduation\, she worked as a research assistant and imaging coordinator with Dr. BJ Casey at Yale University. Her research aims to explore the impact of biosocial factors and technology on the developing brain and subsequent health risk behaviors. In her free time\, Maria enjoys dancing\, hiking\, and baking. \n\n\n\n\n\nKara Fox\, PhD Student\, UNC-Chapel Hill\n\n\n\nMaria Maza\, PhD Student\, UNC-Chapel Hill
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-digital-media-and-the-teenage-brain/
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:20230120T173000
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | The Surprising Life of Honeybees
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that you could host a beehive in your backyard or at your favorite local business? Meet Jackson Brinkley\, your friendly neighborhood beekeeper! As the lead beekeeper at Buddha Bee Apiary\, he aims to build a program focused on sustainability and regenerative practices. Strong genetics from locally raised queens is a key interest of his\, as well as educating the public on how to be better stewards of their environment.  \n\n\n\nCome learn about the incredible biology of bees\, why they are so important to our environment\, and how to take care of them. Budda Bee Apiary cares for beehives in backyards across Raleigh\, Durham\, Cary\, Chapel Hill and beyond. They do this through our Host-a-Hive program\, mentorship program for existing beekeepers\, and educational content.  \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker: Jackson Brinkley stumbled into beekeeping when a friend asked if he wanted to help install some bees into a hive. Six years later\, he is the lead beekeeper for Buddha Bee Apiary managing over 140 colonies around the Triangle. 
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-the-surprising-life-of-honeybees/
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:20221209T173000
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe: From the Rainforest to the UN: How Science Informs Climate Change Policy
DESCRIPTION:Professor Angel Hsu found herself in the lowland jungles of Costa Rica while studying abroad the summer after her freshman year at Wake Forest University\, experiencing the beauty of glass tree frogs and sound of howler monkeys\, but wondering\, “What good is the science I’m discovering\, if global warming and deforestation eventually lead to the demise of the rain forest?” This question motivated her to study climate change policy when she returned to the classroom. In this interactive talk\, Prof. Hsu will talk about how science informs policy\, drawing on her experience at the frontlines of international climate change policy. \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker: Angel Hsu is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy and the Environment\, Ecology and Energy Program at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She is the Founder and Principal Investigator of Data-Driven EnviroLab\, an interdisciplinary group that uses emerging technologies and data-driven approaches to solve problems related to climate change policy. Angel previously held appointments at Yale-NUS college in Singapore as Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and was also the lead author of the 2018 UNEP Emissions Gap report chapter on non-state actors and an author for the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report. Angel holds a PhD in Forestry and Environmental Studies from Yale University\, an M Phil in Environmental Policy from the University of Cambridge\, and a BS in Biology and BA in Political Science from Wake Forest University.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-from-the-rainforest-to-the-un-how-science-informs-climate-change-policy/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium Fulldome Theater\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Back to the Geosphere: Impacts of CO2 Sequestration Underground
DESCRIPTION:Geological carbon sequestration involves capturing atmospheric CO2\, condensing it into liquid form\, and pumping it into deep underground aquifers.  Scientists have been exploring the environmental impacts of carbon sequestration\, including changes to groundwater geochemistry\, subsurface microbial community composition\, and the potential for fracturing and escape of CO2 back into the atmosphere.  I’ll give an overview of these impacts and share data illustrating the impact of high CO2 concentrations on subsurface microbial communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Megan Plenge is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Earth\, Marine and Environmental Sciences at UNC-Chapel Hill.  Her dissertation research focused on microbial controls on water chemistry. She is currently involved with the National Association of Geoscience Teacher (NAGT) as the North Carolina representative to the South East section\, and as a program chair for their national conference\, the Earth Educator Rendezvous.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-back-to-the-geosphere-impacts-of-co2-sequestration-underground/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Science Stage\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Why every scientist needs to know how to code
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion about the importance of data science not just as a concentration\, but as a skill every scientist and engineer needs to develop. Participants will explore couple of questions using real data downloaded directly from NASA and other sources live on the planetarium dome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: By day Tony Rice is a Development Security Operations Architect in Cisco’s government security division.  By night\, is a volunteer in the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors program speaking on space exploration in area libraries\, schools\, and museums.  He also works with hundreds of broadcast meteorologists around the country to help them share the night sky with their audiences and is frequently seen on WRAL-TV and the Fox Weather channel.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-why-every-scientist-needs-to-know-how-to-code/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T190000
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CREATED:20220904T173258Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Finding the Fountain of Youth in Space
DESCRIPTION:Investigating the Role of Stem Cells in Spaceflight Telomere Elongation \n\n\n\nUp in space\, astronauts experience physiological changes reminiscent of aging such as muscle atrophy\, loss of bone density\, and stiffened arteries. However\, they have been found to develop “longer” cellular telomeres at the same time. Because longer telomeres are linked to youth\, this suggests that spaceflight could paradoxically be the cellular “fountain of youth” for astronauts. Our speaker will discuss this perplexing phenomenon and also dive into an active research proposal that will investigate whether the process is linked to stem cells.  \n\n\n\n\n\n Pristine Onuoha \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Pristine Onuoha is a 17 year-old senior at East Chapel Hill High School who loves learning about how life works and real world applications of those questions. Pristine was named the 2022 Winner of the Genes in Space Competition for her space biology research proposal. As a result\, Pristine will be working with scientists to develop this proposal for actual implementation aboard the International Space Station in 2023!
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-finding-the-fountain-of-youth-in-space/
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: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:20220406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T180000
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Real-world Applications of Polymers
DESCRIPTION:Real-world applications of polymers: Designing polymeric scaffolds for tissue engineering \n\n\n\nDive into the world of polymer chemistry and learn about the day-to-day life of a polymer chemist. This learning experience will take you through the basics of polymers and highlight some of the research occurring right in the Durham Community. \n\n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Briana Simms\, a synthetic polymer chemist\,  is currently a post-doctoral associate at Duke University in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Her research expertise lies in the design of novel biomaterials for applications in drug delivery and tissue regeneration.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-real-world-applications-of-polymers/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Science Stage\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T191500
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20220206T213710Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Home Alone in the Universe?
DESCRIPTION:Home Alone in the Universe? \n\n\n\nIf humans are not the sole intelligent species in the universe\, where is everyone else? In this brief discussion of the ‘Fermi paradox’\, we use the Drake equation\, thoughts on the Great Filter\, and the statistics of German WWII tanks to show how just enumerating the possible answers to this question bring up the most profound philosophical issues that we can deal with as a species.” \n\n\n\nDiscussion Moderator \n\n\n\nBrand Fortner is a teaching professor at NC State University where he teaches astronomy\, astrophysics and physics and adjunct professor of physics at UNC. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in high energy astrophysics. He founded two scientific software companies\, and previously held positions at NASA and Johns Hopkins University. Brand has written books on color vision and technical data\, and is in high demand for his public lectures on all things astronomical. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 5:30 pm
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-home-alone-in-the-universe/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Science Stage\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220114T191500
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Webb Space Telescope
DESCRIPTION:Artist concept of the James Webb Space Telescope. Photo credit: NASA\n\n\n\nCome learn more about the recently launched James Webb Space Telescope Telescope from Tony Rice\, NASA/JPL Ambassador.  We’ll discuss what has happened with the mission so far\, what is coming next\, and why this successor to the Hubble Space Telescope is being launched to a point 1 million miles from Earth.  We’ll also talk a bit about UNC Alum and Oxford\, NC native James Webb and why he was selected for the rare naming honor. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Tony Rice is a data scientist in RTP and volunteer in the NASA/JPL Ambassador program. He contributes on space topics to WRAL in Raleigh and the new Fox Weather channel. 
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-webb-space-telescope/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Science Stage\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T191500
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20211202T230115Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Our Health and Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Teen Science Cafe with Rachel Dumez\, doctoral candidate in the Curriculum of Genetics and Molecular Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill. Rachel will discuss the trillions of microorganisms that live on and inside our bodies\, including the community of microbes that colonize the gastrointestinal tract that are referred to as our gut microbiome. The gut microbiome plays an integral role in many aspects of our health such as how we respond to medications and even how well our brains function. Loss of the “good” bacteria from our gut microbiome has been associated with many metabolic disorders such as obesity\, diabetes\, and irritable bowel syndrome. We will explore more about the relationship we have with microbes and one way we can promote a healthy gut microbiome through the consumption of probiotics. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Rachel Dumez is a third year PhD candidate in the Curriculum of Genetics and Molecular Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill who conducts research in Dr. Rob Dowen’s lab. For her thesis project she is exploring the host metabolic response to consumption of Kombucha-associated microorganisms using a small transparent worm species called Caenorhabditis elegans as a model system.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-the-role-of-the-gut-microbiome-in-our-health-and-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Science Stage\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T190000
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CREATED:20211103T125539Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Climate Change and Global Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the Role of Water on Public Health\, Development\, and Conflict \n\n\n\nJoin us on Nov 19 as Andy Al Wazni gives an overview of how climate change impacts global populations in relation to public health and social justice\, with an emphasis on the role of water. Climate change impacts the entire world\, but not equally. This talk will highlight how climate disasters harm vulnerable populations the most\, causing forced displacement\, conflict\, and spread of disease when access to water is compromised. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Anderson (Andy) Al Wazni\, MSW\, is a third year PhD of Social Work student at UNC Chapel Hill\, as well as adjunct faculty at Smith College\, AHEC instructor\, and Social Work Health Futures Fellow. Andy’s research focuses on the intersection of climate change\, forced displacement\, and conflict as it pertains to both global and domestic populations. She is particularly focused on using research as a method for social justice and policy advocacy in relation to water security\, public health\, and validating the identity of populations forcibly displaced by climate change.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-climate-change-and-global-social-justice/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Science Stage\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T190000
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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:20210910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T190000
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | Big Bang 101
DESCRIPTION:Big Bang 101: Our Evolving Universe\n\n\n\nJoin us on for the return of our in-person Teen Science Cafe on September 10 at Morehead! \n\n\n\nOur guest will be Dr. Adrienne Erickcek who will be presenting the presentation: Big Bang 101: Our Evolving Universe.  \n\n\n\nNearly a hundred years ago\, Edwin Hubble announced a shocking discovery: the Universe is expanding!  The implications of this expansion are profound: not only does it tell us about the birth of the Universe\, it also indicates that 95% of the current energy in the Universe comes from unknown sources.  I will present a brief history of the Universe: how it started\, what it’s made of\, and where it’s going.  \n\n\n\nDoors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the talk will begin at 6:00 p.m.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCredit: NASA\n\n\n\n\n		\n            \n                \n                    COVID Safety Precautions                \n                \n                    Masks are required for the duration of the program. \n                 \n            \n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio:  Dr. Adrienne Erickcek is an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UNC-Chapel Hill.  They grew up in Michigan\, and came to Chapel Hill after studying physics at Princeton University and Caltech. They love Star Wars and Star Trek\, and decided to become a physicist when they were six years old because they wanted to invent a warp engine. In the years since\, they’ve learned that warp engine design is harder than it looks\, but fortunately\, they can explore the cosmos without leaving Earth! When they’re not pondering the origins of the Universe and the nature of dark matter\, they enjoy hiking with their family\, playing the flute\, and consuming science fiction in all forms. \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP by submitting this brief survey.\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-big-bang-101/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Science Stage\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T164500
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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:20260502T061452
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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:20210312T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T174500
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20210301T202824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T191700Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe: Epidemiology\, Global Health\, and HIV
DESCRIPTION: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 public health challenge of the last century. The presenters will also provide personal anecdotes and lessons learned from their time in the field.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n\n\nGriffin Bell | Griffin Bell is a PhD student\, infectious disease epidemiologist\, and biostatistician at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He predominately studies malaria and HIV\, and frequently uses geographical methods in order to map spatial disease distributions and describe disease ecology. Griffin’s work is based in sub-Saharan Africa\, especially in Malawi\, however\, he also has major projects in Gabon\, Ghana\, and South Africa. \n\n\n\nCyrus Sinai | Cyrus Sinai is a PhD student at UNC Chapel Hill studying health and medical geography. He is interested in finding ways to improve disease surveillance in remote\, resource-limited settings in sub-Saharan Africa\, and using GIS / mapping techniques to help guide public health interventions. Before coming to UNC\, Cyrus worked in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for three years mapping remote villages for the Ministry of Health. \n\n\n\n Please note that this event is FREE but registration is required.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-epidemiology-global-health-and-hiv/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20210127T182132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T191659Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe | An Exploration of Different Cancer Outcomes
DESCRIPTION: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 and fibroblasts\, promote cancer development\, and how they design drugs to disrupt the cross talk between these cells to improve outcomes for patients with oral cancer. \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker: Dr. Tammara Watts is a surgeon scientist at Duke. She splits her time between seeing patients and working in her laboratory to better understand the biology of oral cancers. When she is not at work you can find her riding horses\, talking to her friends (visiting once Covid is behind us)\, and cooking and entertaining in her home.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that this event is FREE but registration is required.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-an-exploration-of-different-cancer-outcomes/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20210104T201303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T214100Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20201117T181441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T214058Z
UID:19191-1607705100-1607709600@moreheadplanetarium.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20201105T181606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T131355Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T174500
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20201007T143303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T131353Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20200908T151620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T151621Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20200608T180310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T180311Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20200601T123240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T191959Z
UID:16603-1591376400-1591380000@moreheadplanetarium.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20200601T121438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T121438Z
UID:16600-1591290000-1591293600@moreheadplanetarium.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20200522T161540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200522T161541Z
UID:16302-1590685200-1590688800@moreheadplanetarium.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20200515T203750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T203751Z
UID:16255-1590080400-1590084000@moreheadplanetarium.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T061452
CREATED:20200512T180724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T180858Z
UID:16157-1589475600-1589479200@moreheadplanetarium.org
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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