Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft so far away from Earth? Discover how NASA research and training initiatives are preparing the next generation of astronauts who will […]
Take a fun and lighthearted look at the myths and stories associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. Orion comes to life in a fun-filled, animated accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse as we follow Orion’s adventures as he grows to manhood, battles mythical beasts, foils […]
The Imagine Dragons Experience features a mix of music from Smoke+Mirrors, Evolve, Night Visions, and Origins set to stunning visuals and artistic interpretation. Experience a wild, auditory ride through one of today's most seminal bands in a new way at Versant Power Astronomy Center! Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and are intended for adult audiences. All […]
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What makes you different? Look through magazines and pre-cut pictures to create a small collage of what makes you who you are!
Speaker: Aislinn Sarnacki, outdoor journalist, Bangor Daily News and Maine Public In recent years, outdoor professionals have reported a major increase in the use of parks, public lands, trails, and other recreation areas. More than ever, people are turning to the outdoors for entertainment, fulfillment, education, and exercise. That’s great news, but it has also […]
Designed for youth ages 8-11, the in-person club aims to explore the beauty and abundance of Maine’s local forests while learning about the importance and resilience of forests as ecosystems. Through hands-on activities, participants will create a “tree tale” bracelet based on growth ring data, “read” tree cookies and develop skills in tree identification. at […]
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. Offered on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Guests of any background, including UMaine students, faculty, and staff, community group representatives, business representatives, and […]
Finalists for the position of Labor Education Professional will be on campus in the next two weeks for teaching demonstrations. The first candidate, Dr. Sam Shupe, will present live and on Zoom. Surveys will be available at the demonstration. Tell us what you think. To attend via Zoom, click here. Zoom information: Telephone: 1-646-931-3860 Meeting […]
One of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia’s most important exports and a superstar in the Celtic music world (though she’s far too humble to admit it), fiddler and step-dancer Natalie MacMaster has built a sterling, multi-decade career on electrifying playing and must-see live performances. Her extensive discography showcases MacMaster as both soloist and marquee collaborator, notably […]
