Posted: April 16, 2020

Getting Involved with Citizen Science: No Lab Coat or PhD Required

Hello, science lovers. Niki Yarger here. While I miss my spot leading astronomy shows in The Dome, I’m happy to get the chance to share community science opportunities with you here.

Getting Involved with Citizen Science: No Lab Coat or PhD Required
Posted: April 10, 2020

Things to Do While You Stay at Home: Part 2

Last week we shared a list of recommendations for STEM-filled movies, podcasts, books and shows our staff suggested enjoying during this stay-home period. There were so many great suggestions that we split the ideas into two parts. Here's another round of entertaining, educational and inspiring content to distract your mind and fill some quarantine time.

Things to Do While You Stay at Home: Part 2
Posted: April 3, 2020

Things to Do While You Stay at Home: Part 1

How many times has a friend given you a recommendation for an interesting movie, podcast or book and you haven’t had the time to check it out? The science lovers on our team have some recommendations if you’re looking for some STEM-filled suggestions. So here they are, in their own words. Enjoy!

Things to Do While You Stay at Home: Part 1
Posted: December 19, 2019

Conservation, Preservation, Restoration … What’s the Difference?

How do you determine whether to conserve, preserve, or restore a historical object? First you have to know the difference in those terms.

Conservation, Preservation, Restoration … What’s the Difference?
Posted: November 14, 2018

Cooking With Chemistry: The Science Behind Your Thanksgiving Meal

Plan your menu, make your shopping list and dust off your chemistry set because it’s time to get cooking for Thanksgiving! Did I just say chemistry set? Yes, I did! But you don’t need fancy beakers and pipettes to cook your feast. There is already a ton of chemistry going on when you cook your traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Cooking With Chemistry: The Science Behind Your Thanksgiving Meal