Science
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 with a goal of ensuring...
Science
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...
Science
Ocean Isle Museum Foundation Honors Mayor as Coastal Caretaker
“Being a lifelong resident of Ocean Isle Beach, I have witnessed coastal and shoreline changes that can come with hurricanes, northeastern winter storms, or...
Science
NC Science Trail partners with NC State Parks to launch Curious Minds Adventures during the 2025 NC Science Festival
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...
Science
Forestry: Managing Wooded Lands
What is Forestry?Forestry is the study and practice of managing our wooded lands. It is based on science and part of the field of...
Science
SPOTLIGHT ON SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS: Dr. Crystal Howe, STEM Educator/School Co-founder, G.O. B.I.G. STEM Academy
That understanding inspired me to co-found Great Opportunities and Boundless Innovations for Girls—North Carolina’s first tuition-free, all-girls, STEM-focused K-8 charter school, affectionately known as...
Science
Join PARI’s Hack-A-Thon Weekend Challenge
DATES and TIMES: Friday, April 11th (7pm) through Sunday April 13th (3pm). If you’re a teacher, gather up a team of students. If you’re a...
Science
Exploring Grandfather Mountain State Park: A Mosaic of Natural Wonders
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina’s High Country, Grandfather Mountain State Park is a breathtaking destination celebrated for its rugged beauty and biological...
Science
Partner Highlight: Merlin Release at Crowders Mountain State Park with Carolina Raptor Center and the Schiele Museum
Carolina Raptor Center and the Schiele Museum partnered to provide this free program to start 2025 with a focus on science education. Erin Katzner, Carolina...
Science
Crystals and Gems: What is “REAL”?
First of all, are gemstones and crystals the same thing? Well, yes and no. A gemstone can be a crystal, but a crystal can...
Science
NC Bird Count – 28 Years and Counting!
Contributed by Michele Miller HouckOn February 14-17, the NC Science Trail is going to the birds! 2025 marks the 28th anniversary of the Great Backyard...
