The MakerLab is a place created by Durham County Library where community members can try out technologies like 3D printing, Cubelets, BeeBots, watercolor bot and much more, for free. The MakerLab is located at Northgate Mall, 1058 W Club Blvd, Durham, inside entrance 2. It's open whenever a program is scheduled. There's no charge to use the equipment, and there will be staff on hand to help … [Read more...] about Upcoming Workshops at the MakerLab with Durham County Library
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TechGirlz: Free Workshop for Girls on Digital Mapping
TechGirlz is an organization with the mission is to inspire middle school girls to explore the possibilities of technology to empower their future careers. There's a chapter in the Triangle, and they hold free workshops for girls in 6th through 9th grade. Here are some upcoming session: Mapping for Humanity: Using Digital Mapping to Better the WorldTuesday, April 23rd, 20195 p.m. to 8 … [Read more...] about TechGirlz: Free Workshop for Girls on Digital Mapping
Women in Bio RTP: Spring Into STEM Science Event for Middle School Girls (registration required)
Girls in 6th through 8th grade are invited to this free event. Registration is required. Women in Bio RTP: Spring Into STEM Science Event for Middle School Girls Saturday, April 27th, 2019 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. BRITE Building at NC Central University (NCCU) Campus Rooms 2140 & 2150 302 E Lawson Street, Durham Contact: RTP@WomenInBio.org Register here WIB-RTP Young Women In Bio, in … [Read more...] about Women in Bio RTP: Spring Into STEM Science Event for Middle School Girls (registration required)
Free Augmented Reality Workshop for Kids at Verizon Store in Durham
Verizon Innovative Learning, through its Verizon Wireless retail stores, is giving kids the opportunity to explore technology and learn new skills through hands-on, experiential technology workshops. These workshops are for elementary and middle schools students, ages 8-12. Designed to foster greater student interest in STEM subjects, workshops expose students to topics like virtual reality, … [Read more...] about Free Augmented Reality Workshop for Kids at Verizon Store in Durham
Nerd Nite Chapel Hill: Paperbacks from Hell LIVE
Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in more than 100 cities across the globe. At these events, (usually) several people each give a 20 minute fun, yet informative, presentation across all disciplines. The events take place in relaxed environments, usually bars. The next Nerd Nite Chapel Hill will take place Wednesday, October 10th, 2018, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The Pit, 462 W. Franklin Street, … [Read more...] about Nerd Nite Chapel Hill: Paperbacks from Hell LIVE
Fun and casual learning opportunities in the Triangle for adults and teens
If you know where to look you can find a lot of (fun) ways to get smarter in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Learning is not limited to kids. Universities offer Science Cafés and astronomy talks, there are Nerd Nite organizations in Chapel and Raleigh, and breweries regularly host various educational events. At past events, participants learned about: You get the idea. … [Read more...] about Fun and casual learning opportunities in the Triangle for adults and teens
Paywall: The Business of Scholarship – Screening & Discussion
Once a month, Periodic Table--a monthly science cafe, invites the public to an informal gathering where speakers share interesting, relevant science to the general public in an engaging and interactive way. The events take place at Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. They're free to attend, but donations are accepted. But next up with Periodic Tables is a little different. It's a film … [Read more...] about Paywall: The Business of Scholarship – Screening & Discussion
Want to really understand the Triangle? Listen to the 919 Podcast.
If you're interested in really understanding the Triangle, you should check out the 919 Podcast. The Triangle is changing, and with it, North Carolina. The 919 Podcast is about the over 1.5 million people living in and transforming the Triangle for the better. On the show, John Carter is joined by by business owners, entrepreneurs, politicians, students, restaurant and brewery owners, … [Read more...] about Want to really understand the Triangle? Listen to the 919 Podcast.
What’s Out There Weekend: 28 free tours of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
The Cultural Landscape Foundation is a non-profit in Washington, DC that hosts weekends of free tours about cultural landscapes throughout the country. The organization is presenting such a weekend in the Triangle coming up in April. Expert guides will lead free tours to 28 sites in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. The Triangle's What's Out There Weekend will take place Saturday, April … [Read more...] about What’s Out There Weekend: 28 free tours of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
Free tech workshop for girls at Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store, at The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham, hosts free tech classes for girls, through DigiGirlz. The workshops are for girls from age 11 to 18. Registration is required, and you shouldn't delay in registering, because space can fill up quickly for some classes. Here's what's coming up, but you can always check for these events, plus other free events, … [Read more...] about Free tech workshop for girls at Microsoft Store
