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A Summer-ful of Science

Just because school is out doesn’t mean that kids should stop learning.

Just because school is out doesn’t mean that kids should stop learning.

Just because school is out doesn’t mean that kids should stop learning.

Thanks to generous funders such as GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and its Science in the Summer program, Morehead can fill that gap. Science in the Summer serves up science for free to 3,000 or so elementary school children in North Carolina communities.

Children explore science through themes such as, “The Science of Sports,” building models of equipment and examining topics such as nutrition and lung capacity. We hope to keep these young minds curious and nimble, while instilling in them a lifetime love of learning. Your support will enable us to reach out to even more students across the state, guiding them in the exploration of their worlds through the lens of STEM.

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Funding Priorities

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    Seeing More Stars

    New projection system revamps the Morehead Planetarium

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    Summer of Science

    Bringing engaging, informative science education to students across the state

    Alumni

    Only a Spark

    “The support for the initiative is overwhelming. The school board, school system, teachers, and the parents are all engaged and committed.”

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    Where Early Space Journeys Began

    “When you walk into our planetarium, you’re walking in the footsteps of men who walked on the moon.”

    Sciences

    Look to the Stars

    The night sky has much to teach us beyond astronomy; it can lend perspective on how early humans grappled with a universe beyond their comprehension – but not necessarily their imaginations.

    Student Support

    An Education Beyond the Classroom

    We know that Carolina students can and will have an immeasurable impact on the world.