Hi everyone, Nancy here.
I hope you'll forgive the Mork and Mindy take on my post title but I couldn't resist...
On Saturday, March 28, 2009, The Museum of Life and Science is celebrating NanoDays, featuring hands-on programs and demonstrations about nanoscale science, engineering and technology. We will feature various science and technology related activities designed to excite, engage and educate people of all ages about the science of the very small.
Nanotechnology studies control of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Generally nanoscale science deals with structures of the size 100 nanometers or smaller, and involves creating and developing materials or devices within that scale.
The NanoDays hyperlink above will take you to the schedule of the day's events. The Nano Ice Cream tasting sounds yummy...
Our Nano education partners;UNC Chapel Hill, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center andNCSU will also offer activities throughout the Triangle as part of NanoDays 2009.
Want to learn more?Check out the Museum's website for more information about Nanotechnology.
Stay tuned and stay curious,
-Nancy
Friday, March 27, 2009
Citizen Science: "Nano Nano" !
Labels: 27704, mls, morehead planetarium, nanoscale, nanotechnology, ncsu, unc ch
Friday, March 13, 2009
Citizen Science: Have a Slice of Pi!
Labels: 27704, 3.14, Albert Einstein, citizen science, museum of life and science, ncmls, Pi Day, science, science education
Greetings friends!
If you read the subject line then I am sure you are conjuring up some ideas of Boston Creme, Lemon Meringue or Strawberry Rhubarb...
Well, it's not that kind of Pi. Tomorrow, March, 14th, marks two momentous occasion in math and science culture: The birthday of Albert Einstein and Pi Day!
Pi Day is traditionally celebrated by Math enthusiasts and educators alike each year on March 14th. 3.14 or Pi is the ratio of a circle's circumference to the diameter. It began as a Museum-based celebration at the Exploratorium in San Francisco in 1988, and has become a day to celebrate math.
"Pi says to e: Get real!
e says to Pi: Get rational!"
If you would like some math resources - we have lots of great activities, math kits and posters that you can check out! Let us know if we can make your pi day any sweeter!
Stay tuned and stay curious,
-Nancy
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