Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

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Happy Pride in STEM Day!

As part of our Science for All mission, today we recognize the contributions of LGBTQ+ folks in science, technology, engineering, and math. We welcome a world where one’s identity and background are not barriers to their goals or future success.

Have you heard of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte? Born on Nebraska’s Omaha reservation in 1865, she was the first Native American to earn a medical degree in the United States.

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #KeySTEMFigures

Today is the LAST day to submit a proposal for the Science for All Summit!

In February 2025, share new research findings and exchange resources by leading a workshop or session.

Learn more about this opportunity at go.unc.edu/SFAS. Submissions close at 5 p.m. EST.

Meet Aaron Yazzie, a Diné (Navajo) mechanical engineer at the #NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Born in 1986, he designed mechanical systems for robotic space research missions, including extensive work for the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers.

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth