Geology Research Day

  • Saturday, April 26, 2025
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
Geology collections: drawer of gemstones

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

Image of smiling person wearing a beige knitted cap. In the background of image is a volcanic flat with a black ground and active fire and red lava.
11:00 am
How New Earth Is Made
Dr. Arianna Soldati, NC State University
Come learn about how volcanoes create new land every day! With a focus on the most recent eruptions in Iceland, we will explore the most dynamic geologic features of our living planet.
Ages 12 and older.

Details

Details

Date:
April 26
Times:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Venue

Downtown Raleigh
11 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
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Phone:
919.707.9800

Organizer

Kari Wouk
919.707.9879