News Releases

Neil deGrasse Tyson Brings TV Science to Chapel Hill

The North Carolina Science Festival is bringing Neil deGrasse Tyson, host of PBS’s NOVA scienceNOW, to the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. "An Evening with Neil deGrasse Tyson" will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26,...
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Jeff Corwin Brings TV Wildlife to Greensboro

The North Carolina Science Festival is bringing wildlife biologist and Animal Planet TV host Jeff Corwin to Greensboro. "An Evening with Jeff Corwin" will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012, in Greensboro’s...
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Adam & Jamie Bring TV Science to Charlotte

The North Carolina Science Festival is bringing two TV stars who specialize in science entertainment - Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, hosts of the Discovery Channel television show "MythBusters" - to the campus of the...
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Duke Energy Becomes Gold Sponsor of the Festival

Duke Energy and the North Carolina Science Festival announced today that Duke Energy will sponsor the 2012 Festival. Duke Energy has contributed $25,000 to help underwrite the 16-day festival, and will be recognized as a...
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Biogen Idec Foundation Renews Gold Sponsorship of the Festival

The Biogen Idec Foundation and the North Carolina Science Festival announced today that the Foundation has renewed its sponsorship of the Festival. A $25,000 grant from the Biogen Idec Foundation will help underwrite the...
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NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Becomes Platinum Sponsor and Announces 5-year Commitment to Festival

The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation and the North Carolina Science Festival announced today that the foundation will support the annual Festival through a $250,000 grant and a five-year commitment through...
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SAS Renews Platinum Sponsorship of the Festival

SAS and the North Carolina Science Festival announced today that SAS has renewed its sponsorship of the Festival. SAS has contributed $50,000 to help underwrite the 16-day festival and is recognized as a Platinum...
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Burroughs Wellcome Fund Renews Platinum Sponsorship of the Festival

Burroughs Wellcome Fund and the North Carolina Science Festival announced today that the foundation has renewed its sponsorship of the Festival. BWF has contributed $50,000 to help underwrite the 16-day festival and is...
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Time Warner Cable to Become Festival Champion

Time Warner Cable and the North Carolina Science Festival announced today that Time Warner Cable has expanded its sponsorship of the Festival. Time Warner Cable is contributing $100,000 in cash and in-kind support to help...
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100-Day Countdown to NC Science Festival

With only 100 days until the second statewide North Carolina Science Festival, April 13-29, 2012, Festival organizers are promoting more than 260 event listings and adding new events daily. The North Carolina Science...
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