Cape Fear Museum of History and Science in Wilmington has launched an outreach project to inspire young women and gender minorities to pursue careers in STEM.
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Groups Update NC Oyster Restoration Plan
An ongoing collaborative effort to restore N.C. oysters promises environmental, economic benefits, officials said Tuesday as updates to the plan were unveiled.
Training Set for Collaborative Weather Project
Anyone interested in documenting precipitation for a citizen-science extreme weather project can learn what’s needed to participate.
Celebrate Earth Day at OBX Arboretum
Dare County Master Gardeners are celebrating Earth Day Thursday with a talk about azaleas at the Outer Banks Arboretum & Teaching Garden in Kill Devil Hills.
Parks ‘Common Ground’: Resources Secretary
Parks, nature and history reflect the state’s diversity and encourage getting outside, says Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson.
Earth Day Celebrations Abound This Month
Both in-person events along the coast as well as virtual are planned throughout the coming weeks to celebrate Earth Day, which is Thursday, April 22.
Sea Grant Publishes Seafood Guide
Barry Nash, N.C. Sea Grant’s seafood marketing specialist, has compiled a free online guide about the commercial seafood industry.
Museum Explores Women’s Fight for Equality
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science in Wilmington is hosting a new exhibition, “One Half of the People: Advancing Equality for Women.”
Virtual Happy Hour to Celebrate Oysters
Register now for OYSTER-RIFIC, an online happy hour celebrating the state’s oysters that benefits the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences, set for Friday.
‘Meet the Scientist’ Video Live Thursday
The fourth installment of “Meet the Scientist,” a monthly, live-streamed video series when ECU and CSI scientists chat about their latest work, will be at 6.m. Thursday with Jim Morley, assistant scientist at Coastal Studies Institute.
Southport Museum Fine-Tunes ASL Tour
The N.C. Maritime Museum in Southport hosted state Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing staff who gave feedback on the newly offered American Sign Language tour.
Cape Lookout Hosts Student Art Exhibition
Cape Lookout National Seashore and International Fiber Collaborative are hosting the student art exhibition, “Connect with the Rhythms of Nature on the Southern Outer Banks.”
STEM Network Joins Researchers, Educators
Educators and researchers have a chance to connect Thursday during SciREN Coast, an evening of informal conversations that fosters networking and collaboration.
Cape Fear Museum Highlights Global Water
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science in Wilmington is hosting “H2O Today,” a Smithsonian exhibit that looks at challenges related to global water sources.
Olive Otter Ready to Greet Aquarium Guests
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island announced Monday that its new North American river otter, Olive, is ready to welcome company.
Aquarium Mourns Education Opossum
Webster, under the care of N.C. Aquarium at Roanoke Island, was humanely euthanized Wednesday after the veterinary team found the Virginia opossum had inoperable cancer.
