Black Excellence in Science
February 7
10 am – 4 pm
Included with admission
Join us at the Museum of Life and Science for our annual Black Excellence in Science event! We’re celebrating excellent Black scientists and STEAM professionals who are making an impact right here in the Triangle. Get hands-on with science and art activities, chat with the experts, and connect with community partners!
This event was made in partnership with Duke’s BOOST program, Purpose Learning Lab, NCCU’s AI Institute, and the Durham Colored Library!
It will be a packed day with incredible opportunities for guests! Here’s what to expect:
- Hands-on activities and demonstrations with local scientists like Victoria Revelle, MPH, Kendra Settles, Christine Daniels, and our Insectarium manager Leon Bradford, and many more!
- Special storytimes and activities with community partners like Bright Black and Coco-Fro throughout the day!
- Learning through play with DCL’s new Techies4Tomorrow game, and NCCU’s AI Institute board game.
- Even more resources and knowledge shared by scientists and community organizations!
Pick up an event passport as you enter to make sure you catch all the incredible activities, performances, and opportunities to connect with local excellence. Turn it in at the end for a chance to win a prize!
This event is on Durham Community Day. On Durham Community Days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence. All adults must have Durham residency to get in free; each adult can bring up to five children. Learn more.
