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The Evolution of Virtual Reality Part I – The History of VR
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesJenny Cartie, Kopernik Technology ManagerHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsThe human experience derives from the senses—they shape our reality. The most powerful trait of our species is that we can communicate our realities to one another. BOOM—a clap of the hands—we have an analogue describing thunder! Draw out a series of lines on a cave wall and we have visual storytelling. By harnessing technology Read More ...
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Brain Day
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesOn Saturday, April 11, from 1 pm to 4 pm, Kopernik is teaming up with Binghamton University to host a special Brain Day event. You can come up with your child or grandchild to engage in several brain-related activities, and they can learn more about the most complex part of the human body, which happens to be located between the Read More ...
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How Drones in the Air are Making the World Safer and Healthier
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesAlex Nikulin PhD Associate Professor of Geophysics Department of Earth Sciences Binghamton UniversityHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsDrones are becoming an indispensable tool for a wide range of applications. In his talk, Dr. Nikulin will show how innovation in remote sensing and artificial intelligence creates adaptable tools that support humanitarian efforts to detect and characterize buried explosive hazards more safely and efficiently, as well as support environmental remediation by locating orphaned and Read More ...
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Ticks & Tick-Borne Diseases in New York
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesAmanda Roome, PhD Research Scientist, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and HealthHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsLearn about the different tick species and the associated pathogens they may carry throughout NY, how to prevent tick bites and what to do if you’re bitten. Mandy will discuss some of her research with outdoor workers and their risk of tick-bites.
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AeroBing Brings Space to Binghamton
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesRocketry Club at Binghamton UniversityHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsAeroBing students will share how the team started, what we’re building right now, and where we’re headed next, with a look at how student-led rocketry turns ideas into real flight hardware and crafts the next generation of engineers.
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The Evolution of Virtual Reality Part II – The Present & Future of VR
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesJenny Cartie, Kopernik Technology ManagerHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsDoors Open at 7:00 PM for VR Classroom Demos - Virtual reality (VR), as we know it today, is an emerging technology with a promising future. Modern VR headsets access our senses like no other technology, enabling experiences like: 360º and 3D video; collaborative learning; immersive gaming; and spatial productivity. Discover the state-of-the-art VR technologies Read More ...
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Southern Tier Robotics Competition Robot
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesSouthern Tier RoboticsHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsGet an up-close look at the latest robot designed by the Southern Tier Robotics team. Their robot performs autonomous and radio-controlled actions to accomplish a number of tasks in a multi-team competition. Students on the team will demonstrate the robot, show a video from their recent competition in Albany and Suffern NY, and answer questions Read More ...
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RocketFest 2026 – Registration Required
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesThis event requires registration (see link below). RocketFest 2026 is a GO! Pick a launch time, choose a skill level, pickup your rocket kit, build it at home, and return to Kopernik on May 30 to launch it high in the sky!
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Shipwrecks and Submerged Heritage. The science and policy of maritime archaeology
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesDana Carris M.S. Maritime ArchaeologistHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsShipwrecks, submerged aircraft, and the vast underwater unknown havealways captivated people's interest and sense of adventure. But, how do explorers and scientists discover, research, and protect these limited resources? In this talk, Dana Carris will introduce some of the technologies and scientific methods used by maritime archaeologists, and highlight some of these unique resources across New York.
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KoperniKids: Not a Box
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesClassesRegistration Required Come enjoy a morning of STEM fun with Not a Box! Inspired by the beloved book, students will use their creativity and problem-solving skills to transform ordinary boxes into extraordinary creations. We’ll provide all the materials — you just bring your imagination! KoperniKids is a kid-friendly approach to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Read More ...
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From Rooftops to Space: The New Era of Solar Cells
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesTara P. Dhakal, PhD Professor, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Binghamton UniversityHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsSolar cells have evolved from traditional silicon panels on rooftops to new technologies like lightweight and flexible perovskite solar cells. This talk will explain how solar cells turn sunlight into electricity and explore how advances in materials and manufacturing are making solar energy more powerful, affordable, and useful in applications ranging from homes to space Read More ...
$4 – $6