Science

Project STEMkits: a new nonprofit you should know about

Hear it from teachers: “I am thrilled to share my experience with Julianna Jones, who has been an exceptional volunteer in our classroom, particularly in using STEM kits to enhance...

Citizen Science and the Haw River Assembly: Protecting the Haw River Watershed

In the early days of the NC Science Trail, even before the official 2023 launch, we said there needed to be a Citizen Science...

NC Science Trail partners with NC State Parks to Launch 2025 Curious Minds Adventures – UPDATE!

Funded by the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and other sponsors, the NC Science Trail features 100+ science-focused sites open to the...

Discovery Place Science Opens new Immersive Exhibition: “OceanXperience”

Special museum experiences and programming:OceanXperience will be open daily and included in General Admission to Discovery Place Science. Throughout the exhibition’s duration, Discovery Place...

Partner Highlight: KidSenses Prepares for Special World Premier of Planetarium Show “Always Above”

-Admission to the museum is free to all visitors on Friday, May 2nd from 9am-8pm. It’s a Fantastic Friday at KidSenses! – Showtimes are only...

Get Outside and Explore! Join the 2025 NC BioBlitz, April 25–28

Earn a Badge!Make 20 observations (or 10 observations + 15 identifications), and you can claim a custom NC BioBlitz embroidered badge. Kids ages 5–13...

STEM Trek at the Hickory Metro Center

STEM Trek is a FREE family event for all ages! Explore fun STEM careers while participating in hands-on activities provided by local businesses highlighting STEM career options. The...

Natural Inquirer: Science Journals for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

The Natural Inquirer journal was originally published in 1998 as a free journal for teens to allow scientists to share their research with students....

SPOTLIGHT ON SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS: Caleigh Hall, Sports Biomechanist

Have you ever wondered how science can help athletes move better, throw harder, or avoid injuries? Sports biomechanics is a field that blends science,...

Whirligigs and Innovation: NC State Engineering Students Bring Science to the Park

Last week was Engineers Week. Also known as EWeek, this week of engineering celebration was established in 1951 by the National Society of Engineers...

Partner Update: WNC Nature Center – Asheville’s Wildlife Park Reopens to the Public

While the Nature Center has been closed, the Friends of the WNC Nature Center have leaned into their mission of connecting people to the...