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SUMMARY:May the science be with you!
DESCRIPTION:Join Museum scientists, educators, and sci-fi/fantasy fans for a day of special presentations celebrating May the Fourth! This event is free and open to the public.

Go inside the globe of the SECU Daily Planet Theater to meet experts and explore real world science and nature with inspiration from that galaxy far away. 1st floor, Nature Research Center

Use the Force in the Investigate Lab to save microorganisms and minerals from the Dark Side. 3rd floor, Nature Research Center

Watch live as the VisLab’s numerous 3D printers create famous models from the Star Wars universe including the Millennium Falcon and Luke’s Light Saber. 3rd floor, Nature Research Center

This IS the event you’ve been looking for. Costumes encouraged!

SECU Daily Planet Theater: Schedule of Activities

Noon— Force of Science

See amazing science demonstrations with Science Master Chris Smith 

1:00pm — Exoplanets, Interstellar Travel, and Galactic Civilizations: Science in the Star Wars Universe

Dr. Rachel Smith, Head of the Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab

2:30pm — Midi-chlorians or Mitochondria, What Powers You?

Dr. Marianne Barrier, Lab Manager and Acting Head, Genomics & Microbiology Research Lab

Amenities available at venue: Arrival: This event takes place in the Nature Research Center (NRC) building of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences located at 121 W Jones St.in downtown Raleigh. I will greet you at the information desk of the NRC if you want to let me know what time you’d like to arrive. I can show you where to change and where to take a break from the public, if needed.

Hospitality: Costumed participants will have access to a conference room away from the public on the fourth floor which also has restrooms just steps away and is a staff only floor. Food and drinks will be available to you for free from the Daily Planet Café.
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