Programs & Events

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.

Past Science Café Topics

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

Titlesort ascending Program Type Description Date

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

Science Saturday: A Look at Carolina Bays

Science Talks Phillips will discuss Carolina Bays, especially those in southeastern NC. 06/01/2013 - 11:00am

Science Cafe: Why be nice? Cooperation among wild chimpanzees

Science Talks How do male chimpanzees achieve a balance between competition and cooperation? Why cooperate if Natural Selection favors those who act in their own self-interest? 05/30/2013 - 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 Cafe: The Story of Honey Bees

Science Talks 06/20/2013 - 7:00pm

Science Cafe: Living Dinosaurs

Science Talks Join Museum Paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno as she explains how science has recently overcome the fallacy of dinosaur extinction. The truth just may change your view of the planet forever. 06/13/2013 - 7:00pm