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Carolina Science Cafe

Returning April 2023!

Carolina Science Cafe will return in 2023, connecting you with scientists and researchers with the latest science news.

Group of people listening to speaker at Carolina Science Cafe

Explore fascinating science topics with us!

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for Carolina Science Cafe, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center’s free, current science awareness program.

Designed for adults, this program explores the science topics making national and international headlines and offers the chance to meet the experts behind the headlines.

You don’t need to register…just show up!

Each Carolina Science Cafe features an expert presentation and informal discussion. These programs are held at Gizmo Brew Works on Franklin Street which offers a relaxed environment to explore fascinating science topics. Beverages are available from Gizmo’s menu, and free appetizers – while they last – are provided by Sigma Xi.

Carolina Science Cafe is presented by the North Carolina Science Festival, a statewide initiative of Morehead, founded in 2010.

Curious about previous Carolina Science Cafe Programs? Check out our archive!

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