Women in STEM

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Crystel Challenges Stereotypes, Creates a Groundbreaking VR Experience

Crystel Emery quickly challenges every stereotype. She created a groundbreaking VR (Virtual Reality) experience inviting users to step into the shoes of scientists, doctors, and problem-solvers.
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Saturday, March 22 | 5:00 and 8:00 pm

Hidden Figures

Watch the true-life story of three brilliant women who were integral to the success of NASA’s space program. Free screenings, part of our Women’s History Month Celebration.
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ZIP Codes Affect Lifespan More Than Genetics – Here’s Why

Your zip code may predict your lifespan more than your genes. Dr. Amanda Masino studies how where you live affects your health, from the microbes in your home to access to food, air quality, and healthcare. Science isn’t just about discovery—it’s about...
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Saturday, March 22 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Women’s History Month Celebration 2025

The Museum of Science celebrates Women’s History Month. Join us for a special day full of speakers, live presentations, hands-on activities, and more!
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Can Bacteria Survive in Space? NASA Researching!

Could bacteria be thriving in space? Astronauts recently took an unprecedented step—swabbing the outside of the International Space Station to see if microbes can survive in the extreme conditions of space.
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Bicycle Wheel Physics Demo – Gyroscopic Motion in Action

Have you ever noticed how a spinning bicycle wheel seems to resist falling over? This mind-blowing experiment demonstrates the physics behind gyroscopic motion, torque, and angular momentum!
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Rat Infestation Is Getting Worse. Here's Why!

Aw, rats! Climate change could be making your city’s rat problem worse.
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Chronostasis: Your Brain’s Time Glitch

Do you have the power to stop time with your brain? Not really, but Alex Dainis explains how your brain can make the second hand on a clock appear to freeze when you look away from it quickly.
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AI & Human Behavior: Why We Need More Ethical Tech

For Dr. Renee Gosline, becoming a mom meant relying on technology, AI, and algorithms more than ever. But as she dug deeper, she saw a critical issue: AI doesn’t always account for the people who need it most. Now, as a researcher in human-AI interaction...
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Milky Way and Andromeda Collision

What happens when two galaxies meet? In this video, we explore the future of the nearby Andromeda galaxy and our own Milky Way galaxy.
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Why Do Chip Bags Puff Up on Planes?

Ever noticed your snack bag puffing up mid-flight? It’s physics at work! In this video, Museum Educator Emily demonstrates how air pressure causes a chip bag to inflate in a vacuum and how sometimes science experiments take multiple tries.
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Will Asteroid 2024 YR4 Hit Earth? What You Need to Know

Don’t panic: a 200 ft asteroid has a 1 in 83 chance of hitting Earth in 2032! Scientists recently discovered an asteroid called 2024 YR4.
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Can CRISPR Cure Blindness?

Can CRISPR be used to treat blindness? In this video, Alex Dainis discusses how scientists have found that gene editing can improve vision in people with a form of inherited retinal degenerations.
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Vacuum Chamber Science! Watch Water Boil at Room Temp

How can you boil water at room temperature? In this video, we explore the physics of air pressure.
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1.2M-Year-Old Ice Core Reveals Climate Secrets!

What can a 1.2 million year-old ice core tell us about the history of Earth’s climate? In this video, we explore impacts of the recently extracted ice core that was buried under Antarctic ice.