Live Presentation

Guest Research Presentation

Visiting scientists from laboratories and universities across the country present updates on their latest areas of research and experimentation. Get a chance to meet these researchers in person and ask them your questions.

Guests include biologists, engineers, astronomers, meteorologists, and more!

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NanoDays with a Quantum Leap Special Presentations

Gordon Current Science & Technology Center, Blue Wing, Level 1

Saturday, April 6, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:30 pm

Researchers reveal the mysteries of the quantum realm and discuss the transformative technologies they’re developing. Learn about entanglement, trapping atoms, quantum computing and more!
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Running out of Africa

Shapiro Family Science Live! Stage, Green Wing, Lower Level

Saturday, April 6, 3:30pm

Dr. Adam Van Arsdale from Wellesley College will discuss the relationship between the evolution of running and ancient human’s dispersal out of Africa.

How To Train for a Marathon

Gordon Current Science & Technology Center, Blue Wing, Level 1

Sunday, April 7, 12:30pm

Coach Rick Muhr, founder of the Marathon Coalition, has run over 30 marathons himself and trains the Museum marathon team. During this presentation, he’ll share his experience with us, and afterwards, you’ll feel like training to run a marathon too!

The Evolution of Running

Gordon Current Science & Technology Center, Blue Wing, Level 1

Sunday, April 14, 12:30pm

Dr. Jeremy DeSilva from Dartmouth College examines fossil evidence that suggests a few reasons why humans have evolved to be such adept long-distance runners.