“Monthly Skies over Tallahassee” is created and presented by the Tallahassee Astronomical Society (TAS). The monthly sky over Tallahassee will be reviewed including prominent constellations, stars and planet positions. Audience interaction includes two holds for questions and a “sky test” of the evening sky.

Arrive early as there are only 128 planetarium seats. However, “Monthly Skies over Tallahassee” will be repeated at 11:00 a.m. for a reduced planetarium price of $3.00 for both children or adults and free for Challenger members.

“Monthly Skies over Tallahassee” is also included in the planetarium show schedule at the regular price including the first Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.

Unlocking Migraine: The Sodium Connection

Migraine is a disabling and recurrent neurological disorder affecting 38 million people in the United States. The primary cause of migraine progression is unclear. In this lecture, learn how high field magnetic resonance imaging of sodium and other technology has been utilized to evaluate the dynamic physiological changes that follow the trigger of a migraine.

Dr. Samuel C. Grant is an associate professor at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and director of the MRI program at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Dr. Grant’s research demonstrates a particular focus on sodium MRI, localized spectroscopy and high field contrast. Current efforts are directed toward the evaluation of neurodegenerative disease (e.g. migraine and stroke) as well as novel therapies to treat them.

Friday, March 13, 2020: Survival Science

LIMITED K-2: Staying alive! Learn the components it takes for animals to survive in nature, design a shaded shelter, study the warming effects of the sun and more.
3-4: Survival of the fittest! Conduct experiments to test different shelters, use engineering design to overcome obstacles in the Amazon and more.
5-8: Drink up! Study the importance of water to all life on Earth, explore water desalination, do a water remediation lab and more.

Saturday, March 14, 2020 Power On It’s electric! Discover properties of electricity using Snap Circuits and Squishy Circuits, make a fruit or vegetable piano using Makey Makey invention kits and more.

Saturday, March 14, 2020 Power On It’s electric! Discover properties of electricity using Snap Circuits and Squishy Circuits, make a fruit or vegetable piano using Makey Makey invention kits and more.

The third Saturday of every month is Kids’ Free Day at the CLC! At 10:15am, please join us for interactive activities, science demonstrations, and a FREE IMAX or Planetarium show for kids 12 and under (with a paying adult). These activities may include a Chemistry Magic Show presented by members of FSU Chemistry & Biochemistry, a presentation by the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering or CLC education team, and/or a presentation by a community partner.

The Challenger Learning Center’s monthly Kids’ Free Day is designed for the benefit of families in our community. Civic and school groups should contact our sales department at 850-645-7777 to arrange their visit to the Challenger Learning Center. Concessions and gift shop pre-orders are not accepted for the Kids’ Free Day event.

Saturday, March 28, 2020 Podcasting 101 Love to talk about your interests? Learn podcasting basics and technology, record a full podcast from start to finish on your favorite topic and more.

Saturday, March 28, 2020 Podcasting 101 Love to talk about your interests? Learn podcasting basics and technology, record a full podcast from start to finish on your favorite topic and more.

“Monthly Skies over Tallahassee” is created and presented by the Tallahassee Astronomical Society (TAS). The monthly sky over Tallahassee will be reviewed including prominent constellations, stars and planet positions. Audience interaction includes two holds for questions and a “sky test” of the evening sky.

Arrive early as there are only 128 planetarium seats. However, “Monthly Skies over Tallahassee” will be repeated at 11:00 a.m. for a reduced planetarium price of $3.00 for both children or adults and free for Challenger members.

“Monthly Skies over Tallahassee” is also included in the planetarium show schedule at the regular price including the first Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.