Drop in and discover the fascinating world of nanotechnology at the 3rd Floor Innovation Lab in the Durham County Main Library on Saturday, April 12th from 10 AM to 1 PM! This “tiny science” NCSciFest Festival event is packed with fun, hands-on activities led by Duke University scientists, including:

•  Exploring the unseen world: Use light microscopes and a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to zoom in on everyday objects—even 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.
•  Diving into Citizen Science: Explore the tiny microbes that inhabit our environment and help scientists study the microbes living in your sink by collecting your own sink sample.

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

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.