Favorite Historical Science Figure:
Erik started his career at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center as an undergraduate back in 2007. In 2014, he moved to Silver Spring, MD to work for NOAA’s Office of Education before returning to his alma mater in 2017 to continue spreading his love of science statewide through the North Carolina Science Festival.
Favorite Historical Science Figure:
Kim has spent her career as a R&D scientist in the pharmaceutical industry. Throughout her career she has also volunteered in school classrooms and science nights, developing hands-on experiments and demos in order to engage children to develop an enjoyment of science. She is thrilled to now be a Program Assistant for the NC Science Festival.
Favorite Historical Science Figure:
Crystal oversees programming for Morehead including their diversity initiative. She has served as an expert on mobile programs in science education for the US Department of State in Amman, Jordan. In 2013, she was awarded the Outstanding Informal Educator Award from the NC Science, Math and Technology Center.
Favorite Historical Science Figure:
Todd became Morehead’s fifth director in July 2006. He previously served as president/CEO of The Health Adventure in Asheville, N.C., and Imagination Station in Wilson, N.C. He is a past president of the North Carolina Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative.