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African American Scientists and Inventors Exhibit
January 2011 – May 2011
SciWorks recognizes the contributions of African-American scientists and inventors in this enlightening exhibit. Fountain pens, a reclining chair, the “Super Soaker” and many more contributions to everyday life are on display, along with facts on the inventors and their patents.

A’Maze Exhibit
Through May 2011
Get moving in our giant, walk-through Maze! What’s around the corner? Will you be able to find your way out? You’ll discover interactive displays throughtout as you wind your way through the maze to NASCAR driver, Carl Edwards’, Monster Car.

Astronaut Mike Lucas
Thursday, April 7th 7:00-8:30pm SciWorks Auditorium
What's ahead for NASA and space exploration in the coming decade?
Spend an evening at SciWorks with Mike Lucas and find out! Mike Lucas, a Solar Ambassador with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will present a program on how NASA will select and fund future space exploration missions in the coming decade. Doors open 6:45pm - FREE event - Appropriate for High School Students and Adults
 
Astronomy Observing
At SciWorks - Saturday, April 16 - At Dark
The Forsyth Astronomical Society will conduct an observing session in SciWorks’ parking lot – telescopes will be provided.  There is no rain date for this. April 16 is also the night of our monthly rock laser shows in the planetarium!  Come for the laser shows and stay for astronomy!

Monthly Rock Laser Shows
Saturday Nights at SciWorks
March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18
Ticket prices are $6.00 per person per show or enjoy both shows in the same night for just $10 per person. That's a $2 savings!
The doors will open 30min. before the first show and seating is first come, first served.  No advance ticket sales and no refunds will be given.
All exhibit galleries and the park will be closed.
Schedule:
March 19
6pm The Beatles
8pm Nine Inch Nails
April 16
6:30 American Idol Greatest Hits
8:00 Pink Floyd – Dark Side of The Moon
May 21
6:30 The Beatles
8:00 Modern Hard Rock
June 18
6:30 American Idol Greatest Hits

Science Cafés
Tuesday Nights at Big Shotz Tavern
Tuesday April 19 and Tuesday, May 17
Science Cafés are informal talks given by a local expert at a local gathering place. At a café participants can… learn about the latest issues in science, chat with a scientist in plain language, meet new friends, speak your mind, and, talk with your mouth full!

The talks will take place at Big Shotz Tavern, 109 S. Stratford Road in Winston-Salem. The Science Cafés begin at 7pm and will be held in the private room at Big Shotz. Participants are encouraged to enjoy dinner on their own from 6-7pm. There is no fee to participate in the Science Café.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Toward Building a Sustainable Local Food Environment
An examination of the challenges and successes of community gardens as revealed in a 2010 study of Forsyth County Community Gardens, sponsored by the WFU Translational Science Institute.
Sara A. Quandt, WFU Professor of Public Health Sciences Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Tuesday, May 17 at 7pm
The Science and Engineering of Dams
How sites for new dams are investigated, how aging dams are investigated and repaired, and how these studies are conducted using boreholes and geophysical methods to investigate the subsurface, focusing on the geologic and geotechnical issues associated with dam foundations and seepage.
Robert Cannon, PG (Professional Geologist), Principal and Sr. V. P., Schnabel Engineering

Scout Camp-Ins
Cub Scouts March 18, and 25, 2011
Brownies and Jr. Girl Scouts April 15, 2011
Scouts attend workshops, special programs, and planetarium shows for this all-night event.  To register call 336-714-7105 or email tweisner@sciworks.org

Springfest!
Saturday, April 30 11am-5pm
Celebrate Earth Day at SciWorks’ SpringFest!
• Learn about ways in which we can all make a difference as we celebrate Earth Day!
• “Animal Encounters” at 11:30am. 
• Cash Lovell Stables and Riding Academy will give FREE pony rides in our park from 12noon – 2pm.  Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn about English Riding from the folks at Cash Lovell Stables.
• The amazing dogs from the Winston-Salem Dog Training Club are a delight.  Watch as these adorable dogs demonstrate the obedience lessons they’ve learned!
SpringFest Special: 20% discount on memberships – new/renew - on April 30th only!! Must be purchased at SciWorks – no phone or on-line purchases.There will also be Planetarium shows, science demonstrations, and “make-and-take” craft activities for the entire family to enjoy together.  Come on out and join the fun!  Bring a picnic lunch!

If a Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can’t I? Exhibit
May Through September 2011
Tissue engineering: a phrase that is exciting, mysterious, and controversial.  From better skin grafts for burn victims to entire replacement parts grown in labs right here in Winston-Salem, this science holds promise for future generations.  This hands-on exhibit developed by Carnegie Science Center offers us a glimpse of how humans are put together, what happens when we get injured or diseased, how we heal, and how we might be able to improve and enhance these processes.