Parking Lot Update

The parking lot in front of our building is owned and operated by UNC. Until further notice, weekday visitors must pay using ParkMobile (Zone Code 4468) or the Pay Station near our iguana. For more info, go to our Plan A Visit page.

Carolina Science Cafe

Dr. Adam Hartstone-Rose & Dr. Lisa Paciulli discussing life under a solar eclipse at the April 2024 Carolina Science Cafe.
Dr. Adam Hartstone-Rose & Dr. Lisa Paciulli discussing life under a solar eclipse at the April 2024 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!

The Carolina Science Cafe hosts expert presentations and casual discussions at Haw River Tap & Table in Carrboro, providing a comfortable atmosphere to delve into intriguing scientific topics. Beverages can be purchased from their menu, and free appetizers are available from Sigma Xi (while supplies last).

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

Upcoming Cafes

  • August 6th: Amy Pitts || Earthquakes in North Carolina
  • September 3rd: Kristie Gianopulos || North Carolina’s Wetlands
  • October 1st: TBA || UNC Post-Doc Association Collaboration
  • November 12th: Lightning Talk Series || Three-Minute Thesis Winners
    • NOTE CHANGE OF DATE DUE TO ELECTION DAY
  • December 3rd: TBA

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

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