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 Cafe: Adventurous Math for the Playground Crowd |
Science Talks | What can you do to help students learn the advanced math that is required in so much of today’s industries and technologies? What helpful insights come from cognitive science, comparative anthropology, and educational psychology? | 07/11/2013 - 7:00pm |
Science Cafe: Energy's Future |
Science Talks | In this Science Café, we will take a closer look at some of the more innovative renewable energy options and learn why many of these options are progressing so slowly. | 07/25/2013 - 7:00pm |
Science Cafe: Ice Cream Science |
Science Talks | We know that ice cream is loved around the world, but what are the origins of this frozen delight? How do we go from the cow to the cone? Why do we love it so much and is there such a thing as healthy ice cream? | 07/18/2013 - 7:00pm |
Science Cafe: The Story of Honey Bees |
Science Talks | Join Dr. David R. Tarpy to learn about the indispensable contribution of honey bees to human society. | 06/20/2013 - 7:00pm |
Science Café: To Infinity ... and Beyond! |
Science Talks | Join us to learn about NASA robotic missions currently en route to an outer planet and a former planet. | 06/27/2013 - 7:00pm |
Science Saturday: Living With Lemurs |
Science Talks | What exactly is a lemur and what goes on at the Duke Lemur Center? We’ll discuss lemurs, science and conservation with no shortage of adorable lemur photos | 07/06/2013 - 11:00am |
