Discover the Unseen: Exploring Science's Tiny Marvels

About the event

Drop by the Innovation Lab on the third floor at Durham County Main Library on Saturday, April 18th anytime between 10am - 1pm to explore nanotechnology! In this “tiny science” themed NCSciFest event, scientists from Duke University will walk you through hands-on activities, such as:

Exploring the Unseen World: Using both light microscopes and a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to zoom in on everyday objects, including yourself! Striking a pose in STEM style: Step into the cleanroom engineer’s shoes with our STEM photobooth, complete with authentic outfits and gear. Unleashing your creativity: Design your own UV-print artwork while discovering how scientists use similar techniques to make computer chips.

This event is free, family-friendly, and no registration is needed—just drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and join the fun. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure into the small-scale wonders of science!

Registration is not required. This event is for all ages; children under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult.

If you have any accessibility questions or accommodation needs, please contact us at Maker_STEAM@dconc.gov. We ask that all requests be made at least 3 business days prior to the event to ensure we can provide the best accommodations possible.

This event is held by Duke University’s Shared Materials Instrumentation Facility (SMIF) in collaboration with the Durham County Library’s Maker STEAM Team, the Precision Microbiome Engineering NSF Engineering Research Center, and NCSciFest.