Moriarty Science Seminar: Awareness of the Natural World Through the Lens of Amphibian and Reptile Ecology at Powdermill Nature Reserve
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Awareness of the Natural World Through the Lens of Amphibian and Reptile Ecology at Powdermill Nature Reserve" Speaker: Dr. Walter E. Meshaka, State Museum of Pennsylvania. Curiosity brings awareness, and, awareness, in turn, makes caring possible. A protected resource, Powdermill Nature Reserve, in the northern Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania, provides […]
Super Science Saturday: Animal Communication
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAnimals may not talk, but they have much to share! From seismic elephant vibrations to silverback gorilla body postures, from scent-marking cats to dancing insects, the world around us is constantly communicating. And we can help you tune in! Some birds have learned to mimic human sounds; can you tell the difference between the real […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Impacts of Extreme Warming Events on Early Eocene Mammals and Ecosystems
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Impacts of Extreme Warming Events on Early Eocene Mammals and Ecosystems" Speaker: Abigail Carroll, University of Pittsburgh. How might animals and ecosystems respond to today’s warming planet? Looking to Earth’s past may help us answer this question. A series of extreme warming events during the early Eocene (beginning 56 million […]
Carnegie Discoverers: Collections and Anthropogenic Change: The Link Between Acquiring New Specimens and Deciphering the Impacts of Land Use and Climate Changes on Amphibians
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJennifer A. Sheridan, PhD, Assistant Curator, Amphibians and Reptiles, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Curators build collections for a number of reasons, from documenting biodiversity to deciphering evolutionary relationships among species. A discussion of a recent visit to north Borneo will highlight some notable new additions to the Section of Amphibians and Reptiles’ collection, and […]
Educator Workshop: STEELS Standards and Project-Based Learning
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesUsing the exhibition Life in One Cubic Foot as inspiration, explore activities and lessons to teach learners about the dynamics of biodiversity and ecosystems. We’ll visit the exhibition to discover what a cubic foot of land or water reveals about the diversity of life on the planet with the help of “biocubes”, one-cubic-foot frames used […]
Midday Musings: Senior Social
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for an exciting way to spend your afternoon? Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to explore nature throughout the museum with an open house featuring activities for seniors. Dinosaurs! Mammals! Gems! Minerals! Botany! Birds! World Cultures! Meet with one of the museum's Natural History Interpreters and journey through some of Carnegie Museum of […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: A time-machine to Africa: revisiting the collections of the Pulitzer Expedition to Angola at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "A Time-Machine to Africa: Revisiting the Collections of the Pulitzer Expedition to Angola at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History" Speaker: Luis Ceríaco, Carnegie Museum of Natural History. In 1930, the newspaper mogul Ralph Pulitzer funded an expedition to Angola, southwestern Africa, for the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Aimed […]
Carnegie Discoverers: The Secret Lives of Caterpillars
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesKevin Keegan, PhD, Collection Manager, Invertebrate Zoology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Bizarre, beautiful, and fascinating; The world of caterpillars abounds with amazing natural history. From predators to parasites and land to water, caterpillars do far more than just munch on your tomato plants. Hear the tales of some of the spectacular and surprising life […]
Super Science Saturday: Tales from the Field
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMuseum scientists have been working hard all year, traveling near and far to conduct field research and contribute to the newest science! Follow your “Tales of the Field Passport” to meet participating scientists and claim a goodie bag of field work essentials like a notebook, pencil, and compass. Add your dream research destination to a […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Glow-in-the-Dark Millipedes, Mimicry Rings, and the 1,306-Legged Millipede
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Glow-in-the-Dark Millipedes, Mimicry Rings, and the 1,306-Legged Millipede" Speaker: Paul Marek, Virginia Tech. A myriapod is a many-legged arthropod in the subphylum Myriapoda. They include centipedes, millipedes, and the poorly known symphylans and pauropods. They are an ancient group, and the first evidence of land animals are late Silurian fossil […]
Educator Workshop: Invasive Species
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesInvasive species of plants and animals can cause large-scale changes to biodiversity in ecosystems and economic harm. Let’s explore the science of invasive species and the challenges of communicating about the issue, including how associated terminology can be problematic or even xenophobic. Meet with other formal and informal educators to develop new approaches to presenting […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: ‘Chancing on a spectacle:’ co‐occurring animal migrations and interspecific interactions
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "‘Chancing on a Spectacle:’ Co‐occurring Animal Migrations and Interspecific Interactions" Speaker: Emily Cohen, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. This event will take place Monday, February 12, 2024 at Noon in person at Earth Theater. Seminar 164 .
Educator Workshop: Climate Change
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesConversations about human-induced climate change can be overwhelming, however the topic provides a unique opportunity to weave together subjects such as evolution and adaptation, space, technology, environmental justice, and more. Join us for a collaborative effort to plan discussions and build resources to help learners better understand climate change. Meet with other formal and informal […]
Super Science Saturday: Neighborhood Nature
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFrom a sidewalk crack teeming with plant life to majestic birds of prey soaring over our three rivers, nature is everywhere in the Burgh! Examine how tech can help you look for wildlife high and low. Investigate the biodiversity of Pittsburgh and learn how organisms are thriving in and around the Steel City. Sponsors Super […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Minerals as the Bedrock of the Energy Transition
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Minerals as the Bedrock of the Energy Transition" Speaker: Barbara Dutrow, Louisiana State University. Minerals, the fundamental solid material comprising planet Earth, are critical to solving some of society’s most pressing challenges, including global warming and the climate crises. Minerals provide the essential chemical constituents needed for the lower carbon […]
Live Animal Encounters
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLive Animal Encounters run daily from 1:30-2pm in the Earth Theater, located in Discovery Basecamp. Led by knowledgeable museum staff, encounters feature 4 live animal ambassadors, a mix of reptiles, mammals, birds, and invertebrates, from all around the world. Learn about the natural history, adaptive behaviors and unique stories of animal ambassadors that call our […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: River Life in Ancient Egypt: The Nile and its Varied Environments
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "River Life in Ancient Egypt: The Nile and its Varied Environments" Speaker: Christine Johnston, Western Washington University. Ancient Egyptian society developed around and was dependent on the Nile River. It was the physical and cultural heart of the pharaonic state, playing important roles in transportation and trade, agriculture and subsistence, […]
Carnegie Discoverers: A Diamond in the Rough: Bringing Carnegie’s Ornithological Collection into the 21st Century
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSerina Brady, MSc2, Collection Manager, Ornithology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Considered one of the largest ornithological collections in the United States, the Section of Birds houses over 190,000 specimens spanning the globe. With various preparation types ranging from study skins to skeletons to spread wings and even bird “pickles,” Carnegie Museum’s Section of Birds […]
Sensory Friendly Weekend
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSensory Friendly Weekend Standard sensory friendly supports are in place during regular hours for all CMNH visitors: • Lower lighting in select galleries • Video sounds and exhibit background audio turned off in select galleries • Calming spaces • Take-away support materials (single use ear plugs, sunglasses, fidget toys, etc.) Please register before March 15 […]
Midday Musings: Senior Social
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for an exciting way to spend your afternoon? Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to an open house featuring activities for seniors. Explore the new exhibition, The Stories We Keep, to discover the tools and processes conservators use to prepare and preserve ancient Egyptian objects, including a 4,000-year-old funerary boat, one of four […]