Science on the Carolina Coast with PBS North Carolina

  • Thursday, April 23, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Downtown Raleigh

Screening and Panel Discussion

Promotional graphic for “Science on the Carolina Coast: Screening & Discussion,” featuring a sunset scene with a silhouetted camera operator filming birds in flight, alongside logos for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, NC SciFest, and PBS North Carolina.

Please join us in-person or online on Thursday, April 23, at 7 PM, for a special evening to explore Science on the Carolina Coast through stories from PBS NC original productions Sci NC and Overview. Following the screening, enjoy a panel discussion with local subject-matter experts and answer your questions in-person and via the virtual chat.

Sci NC highlights the latest science stories from North Carolina and across the nation, interviews leading scientists, and engages North Carolinians with all things science.

Overview is a nature series with an unexpected perspective. Breathtaking visuals zoom out to reveal Earth’s grand forces, then dive in to uncover hidden stories.

IN-PERSON Event Details

  • Date and Time: Thursday, April 23, at 6 PM
  • Location: NC Museum of Natural Sciences (11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh)
  • Doors open at 6 PM | Refreshments will be served.
  • 7 PM | Screening of stories from PBS NC’s original productions Sci NC and Overview
  • Panel discussion to follow

VIRTUAL Event Details

  • Thursday, April 23, at 7 PM
  • Screening of PBS NC stories from original productions Sci NC and Overview
  • Panel discussion
  • From the convenience of your own home, office, laptop, computer or mobile device
  • Link to join event can be found in your registration confirmation and your reminder email
  • The event will be livestreamed from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Moderator: Michelle Lotker, producer, Sci NC

This is a FREE, family-friendly event, but registration is required. Please reserve your seat or your virtual ticket by registering via Eventbrite. Questions? Email at events@pbsnc.org.

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Link to join online event can be found in your registration confirmation and in your reminder email.

Sci NC is supported by a generous bequest gift from Dan Carrigan and the Gaia Earth-Balance Endowment through the Gaston Community Foundation.

Thank you to our event sponsor, The North Carolina Science Festival, for its generous support!

Details

Date:
April 23
Times:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue

WRAL 3D Theater

Nature Exploration Center
11 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
Phone:
919.707.9800

Organizer

Chris Smith
919.707.9296