Science Talks
Science Café Raleigh
Science Café is a monthly event where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can participate in topical discussions with leaders in the fields of science and technology. Hosted by local Sigma Xi chapters and the Museum, these monthly talks are located in coffee shops, bars and restaurants around Raleigh and promote discussion of science in an informal community setting.
Visiting Lecturers
Throughout the year, prominent researchers share their expertise with Museum visitors during presentations, discussions and informal talks.
Science Saturdays
Science Saturdays is a series of lectures and demonstrations that are held on the first Saturday of each month in Windows on the World at 11 am. The presentations mainly target middle- and high-school students, but everyone is welcome to attend. Science Saturdays are held in partnership with the NC State University Biomedical Engineering Department and are funded through NC Space Grant.
All Upcoming Science Talks
| Title | Program Type | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
Science Saturdays: Insect Architecture |
Science Talks | Science Saturdays are a series of lectures and demonstrations that are held on the first Saturday of each month in the Museum’s Windows on the World theater at 11am. | 06/02/2012 - 11:00am |
Science Cafe: The Battle for North Carolina’s Coast |
Science Talks | Stan Riggs will talk about some of the environmental and economic problems facing coastal North Carolina, and offer a hopeful vision for the coast's future if we are willing to adapt to the barriers' ongoing and natural processes. | 06/19/2012 - 6:30pm |
Science Saturdays: The CSI Effect and Forensic Entomology |
Science Talks | Science Saturdays are a series of lectures and demonstrations that are held on the first Saturday of each month in the Museum’s Windows on the World theater at 11am. | 07/07/2012 - 11:00am |
Science Saturdays: Bugs in Your Yard! |
Science Talks | Science Saturdays are a series of lectures and demonstrations that are held on the first Saturday of each month in the Museum’s Windows on the World theater at 11am. | 08/04/2012 - 11:00am |
