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From student to leader: Nurturing science enthusiasm at Morehead
By CHRISTOPHER KATELLA CHAPEL HILL, NC (July 9, 2024)—In the spring of 2015, UNC-Chapel Hill mathematics student Solomon Starling was, like many undergraduates, looking for a job for the summer. One...
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Keeping STEM Sizzle: The Significance of Summer Retention Efforts in K-12...
By CRYSTAL HARDEN, EdD CHAPEL HILL, NC (July 17, 2024)—Summer breaks are often synonymous with relaxation and leisure for students, but for educators and parents, it presents a challenge: the risk of...
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Tips for viewing the 2024 Perseid meteor shower
By AMY SAYLE CHAPEL HILL, NC (August 9, 2024)—Have you spotted any Perseid meteors yet? This year, the peak night of this famous annual meteor shower is predicted to be August 11/12 (Sunday evening...
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Bridging the Gap: Addressing Inequities in Access to Summer STEM Experiences
By CRYSTAL HARDEN, EdD CHAPEL HILL, NC (August 21, 2024)—In the realm of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, summer programs and internships offer invaluable...
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STEM Connections provides central North Carolina students with summer science...
By NIA FREEMAN CHAPEL HILL, NC (August 23, 2024) – STEM Connections, a new summer initiative from Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, brought free programming to 13 youth-serving organizations...
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Navigating STEM Identity and Anxieties: A Guide for Restarting the School Year
By CRYSTAL HARDEN CHAPEL HILL, NC (September 18, 2024)—As the school year restarts, the halls echo with the anticipation of new lessons, challenges, and opportunities. For many students, especially...
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Creating memorable experiences for groups across North Carolina
By NIA FREEMAN CHAPEL HILL, NC (September 20, 2024) — From inspiring planetarium moments to exciting interactive activities, Group Sales Coordinator Shamiya Lyons helps coordinate memories of a...
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Two new members join Morehead board
By COURTNEY MITCHELL CHAPEL HILL, NC (September 26, 2024) — This summer, two new members were appointed to Morehead Planetarium and Science Center’s Advisory Board. Denise Clayton, Ph.D., a health...
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New Breakthrough Hub exhibit highlights university partnerships
By CHRISTOPHER KATELLA CHAPEL HILL, NC (October 4, 2024)— Morehead Planetarium and Science Center has partnered with UNC-Chapel Hill researcher Richard Superfine, PhD, and Glenn Walters with...
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The Power of Mentoring and Role Modeling in STEM: Nurturing the Future...
By CRYSTAL HARDEN CHAPEL HILL, NC (October 16, 2024) — The fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are constantly evolving and have a profound impact on our world. From...
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