Aerospace activism: The story of Mary G. Ross
March 13, 2020 By Emily Sandberg Who comes to mind when you think of a female engineer? Perhaps Katherine Johnson, the mathematician whose work was vital to the first American…
March 13, 2020 By Emily Sandberg Who comes to mind when you think of a female engineer? Perhaps Katherine Johnson, the mathematician whose work was vital to the first American…
February 28, 2020 By Emily Sandberg You’ve probably heard that 2020 is a leap year, but are you familiar why? No, it’s not because February 28 needed a friend. It’s…
…Research shows that there are a number gaps in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) knowledge and participation among students in rural communities like northeastern North Carolina. Sociocultural and systemic factors…
…view, cutting down on the total number you’ll see. You can still enjoy a meteor viewing outing, as long as you adjust your expectations. Credit: Matt Lochansky Viewing tips: Choose…
…out one of the Yoga Under the Stars: NCSciFest Edition sessions on Wednesdays, April 8, 15, 22, and 29. Tickets are required and will be available to purchase starting Friday, March 6. We’ll…
…Tickets 4:30 p.m. – Buy Tickets Stop by for a Halloween event of family fun, rain or shine. Tickets for the star show are $5 and are available now online. Space is…
July 31, 2019 By Amy Sayle You may have heard that today’s (July 31, 2019) new moon is a “black supermoon” that will make for exceptional stargazing when it rises…
July 22, 2019 Morehead brings GSK Science in the SummerTM to students in Robeson County CHAPEL HILL — This week, Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is partnering with GSK to provide a…
July 19, 2019 By Amy Sayle Fifty years ago this July, humans first walked on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission. North Carolinians have many ways to…
July 16, 2019 By Malenia Swinton On Saturday, July 20th, millions of people will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11—the landmark achievement that placed the first humans on the…