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God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

Since the dawn of humanity, we have looked up to the skies in search of meaning. Even today, the mysteries of the cosmos inspire many of our most profound questions: Who are we? Why are we here?  How did all of this come to be?  God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning explores our oldest questions, offers exciting new possibilities, […]

Chemistry of Life: The Invisible Inside

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

Sometimes it’s the smallest things that matter the most. Join us on a journey into a seemingly invisible world – the world of molecules and nanoparticles. What does the cell structure of a leaf look like? What might the neural network in our brain be like and how do cells communicate with each other? Modern scientific […]

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They explore […]

Chemistry of Life: The Invisible Inside

Sometimes it’s the smallest things that matter the most. Join us on a journey into a seemingly invisible world – the world of molecules and nanoparticles. What does the cell structure of a leaf look like? What might the neural network in our brain be like and how do cells communicate with each other? Modern scientific […]

Event Series IMRC Center Tour

IMRC Center Tour

Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC) Stewart Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

Join IMRC Center staff for a general tour of the facility’s event space, classrooms, common areas, audiovisual studios, and maker labs. The tour is anticipated to last approximately 45 minutes. […]

Chemistry of Life: The Invisible Inside

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

Sometimes it’s the smallest things that matter the most. Join us on a journey into a seemingly invisible world – the world of molecules and nanoparticles. What does the cell structure […]

Polaris: Mystery of the Polar Night

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

A traveling penguin from the South Pole and a funny polar bear from the North pole meet on arctic sea ice. They become friends observing the night sky together and wondering why night is so long at the poles of the Earth. This mystery leads them on a scientific adventure by building an improvised spaceship […]

Event Series IMRC Center Tour

IMRC Center Tour

Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC) Stewart Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

Join IMRC Center staff for a general tour of the facility’s event space, classrooms, common areas, audiovisual studios, and maker labs. The tour is anticipated to last approximately 45 minutes. […]

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will […]

Event Series IMRC Center Tour

IMRC Center Tour

Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC) Stewart Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

Join IMRC Center staff for a general tour of the facility’s event space, classrooms, common areas, audiovisual studios, and maker labs. The tour is anticipated to last approximately 45 minutes. […]

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