The NC Museum of Natural Sciences is a research-based museum with Museum staff who conduct novel research and steward our collections. Our Research Highlight Days feature these researchers and their fields of study. These events are held on the first floor of the Nature Research Center.
Activities
Student Research Highlights
UNC-Wilmington
This booth will highlight a variety of Geology graduate student research projects including topics such as sediment transport, glacial geology, and groundwater salinization. This booth will also include hands on activities.
Museum Geology Collections
NC Museum of Natural Sciences
The Museum’s Geology Collection includes over 10,000 rock, mineral, and gem specimens. This booth will highlight some of our off-exhibit specimens and will include native NC minerals and faceted gem stones.
Presentations: SECU Daily Planet Theater, Floors 1-3
