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Bring the whole family for a full day of activities at The Brown (formerly MOAS) as we celebrate our 6th annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This event will host an inspiring group of women from various disciplines to highlight the amazing achievements, accomplishments, and work that is being done in all areas of science. There will be guest speakers in the Lohman Planetarium, as well as presenters and demonstrations throughout the Museum. Admission: Free for members or with paid museum admission. Special shows and guest speakers are free for members and $7.00 for non-members. First-come, first-served. https://bit.ly/IDWGIS_0207
Schedule:
11:00am-4:00pm: Vendor displays and activities | Root Museum & Children's Museum
11:00AM - Family Show: Beyond the Sun | Lohman Planetarium
11:30AM - Hands-On Class: Project Plankton with Claire Miller, MDC Naturalist and Education Specialist | Children's Museum Classroom
By monitoring the phytoplankton and zooplankton populations living in the Lagoon, we will be able to better understand the variety of life invisible to the naked eye and how plankton respond to environmental changes. Join Marine Discovery Center in a plankton investigation that uses microscopes and the scientific method to explore the wonders of the photic zone!
12:00PM - The Sky Tonight Live! | Lohman Planetarium
1:00PM - Special Presentation: "Cosmic Queens: How Women in STEM are Reshaping the Narrative of STEM Careers" with Kayla Taylor, ERAU PhD Student and IEEE Women in Engineering Chair | Lohman Planetarium
1:30PM - Hands-On Class: Project Plankton with Claire Miller, MDC Naturalist and Education Specialist | Children's Museum Classroom
By monitoring the phytoplankton and zooplankton populations living in the Lagoon, we will be able to better understand the variety of life invisible to the naked eye and how plankton respond to environmental changes. Join Marine Discovery Center in a plankton investigation that uses microscopes and the scientific method to explore the wonders of the photic zone!
2:15PM - Special Presentation: "Environmental Science and Engineering" with Mallory Tatum, Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc. | Lohman Planetarium
3:15PM - Special Presentation: "The Stellar Life of Astronomer Caroline Herschel" with Katie Wedderstrand, Lohman Planetarium Educator | Lohman Planetarium
Exhibitors/Vendors
101 Paws and Claws - Live Animal Showcase
ERAU Amateur Astronomy Club
ERAU Astrophysics Research Club
ERAU Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group of Daytona Beach
FIRST Robotics Team 3118 & Roaring Riptide - Robotics Demo and Soldering Station
FIRST Robotics Team - A Byte Irrational
Gillespie Museum
Marine Discovery Center
Museum Hands-on Stations
Museum Energy Station with Caitlyn Montgomery, Education Coordinator at The Brown
The Early Learning Coalition of Volusia and Flagler
Volusia County Libraries
VCS Science Fair Winners
Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc.
More to be announced.
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352 S Nova Rd., Daytona Beach, FL, United States, Florida 32114
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