Time to Hit the Trails
April is the perfect time to head out into nature. Not only is it when we celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day, it’s also Stress Awareness Month. So here are our staff and volunteer recommendations for their favorite spots to bike, hike, and just simply observe the natural world.
Question Your World: What’s the Future of Virginia Rail?
Cars have become an undeniable presence nearly everywhere on Earth that has humans. What about the future though? Will we continue to only expand one mode of transportation?
Inspiring Future STEM Leaders: Careers in Neuroscience
In order to inspire girls to go into STEM careers, they have to know what types of jobs are available. With a nod to our traveling exhibition Mental Health: Mind Matters, our recent Girls in Science event focused on careers in medicine, neuroscience, and mental health.
Question Your World: What’s the Buzz about Cicadas This Spring?
Do you remember what happened in 2004? That was the last time 15 states experienced the emergence of the 17-year periodical cicadas! If we move forward 17 years, that takes us to today when the process is happening all over again.
Citizen Science Month: A Community Celebration
Let’s celebrate the importance of STEM in our lives by working together to gather new knowledge about the world. Not only does citizen science create a stronger connection to your community, but it also helps all of us better understand what’s going on around us.
