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A Time for Science is a newly established 501(c)(3) (non-profit) nature and science learning center dedicated to advancing science literacy and competency by encouraging and supporting student participation in science, engineering, and math competitions. Its hallmark program is one of providing a supportive environment for the conduct of student research projects through sponsorship of age related (3rd through 12th grades) science/math Clubs, A Time for Science also develops and presents other appropriate programs and activities that foster these objectives.
Committed to the validity of the signature quotations on our home page and dedicated to the proposition that learning science (as well as engineering and math) by doing science is much more effective, as well as more exciting, fun, and fulfilling, A Time for Science provides programs and activities devoted to developing curiosity, logical thinking skills, and creative approaches to problem solving allowing its participants to become fully engaged in the scientific process – rather than just reading, viewing or hearing about it – and thus they experience science and technology with all the fun and excitement of performing research and making discoveries.
Adjacent to their facilities in southern Pitt County, A Time for Science works in close association with the Pitt County Environmental Education Center, under the direction of the Pitt County Soil and Water Conservation District and with the Bray Hollow Conservation Easement in its presentation of environmental, ecological and earth science programs and activities. A Time for Science also works in cooperation with both the University and Community College Systems as well as with local organizations such as the Carolina Skies Astronomy Club for many other of its science, math, and technology based activities. A network of faculty and staff (both active and retired) from various science disciplines throughout East Carolina University, Pitt and Lenoir Community Colleges, a variety of public and private school systems, and employees from various area technical industries round out a broad technical support system that A Time for Science Learning Center can call upon.
Champions of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Award (video)
See the write up of the award here and the video here, which includes some scenes in and around the Bray Hollow Conservation Easement and Pitt County Soil and Water Conservation District.
