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The North Carolina Aquariums joined with institutions around the world to applaud and encourage women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) during International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Feb. 11.
Despite a shortage of skilled people in most technology fields, women account for only 28% of engineering graduates and 40% of graduates in computer science and informatics worldwide, according to the United Nations.
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is hosting a Women in Science event March 12 with presentations from local professionals, activities to help understand career paths, and videos in the aquarium’s Neptune’s Theater. The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher will host a Women in Science event in September.
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volunteers, Kaylee, as a project for a youth summit she attended in 2021. NOAA, in conjunction with Coastal Ecosystem Learning Centers (CELC) Network, provided a grant to help fund the event, which aims to engage youth in mitigating the effects of climate change on coastal areas.
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loquacious amphibians and learn about their special role in our ecosystem, Saturday March 12, April 9, or May 14, 1-4 p.m. Registration required.
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Summer Camps and day camps are coming! Registration starts March 7 at 9 a.m. for NCA Roanoke Island summer and day camps. NCA Pine Knoll Shores and Fort Fisher summer camp registration opens April 1 at 6 a.m., and signups for PKS and FF spring-break day camps are open now.
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