In Search of Earth's Secrets: a Pop-Up Science Encounter
(Illustrations courtesy of Alice Feagan, illustrator of "Uncovering Earth's Secrets" by author Kevin Kurtz)
In Search of Earth's Secrets is an interactive, hands-on exhibit about the science research ship the JOIDES Resolution and the hidden discoveries about the earth that its scientists are uncovering through ocean floor core drilling. The exhibit includes six learning stations. There is also a 40-foot long inflatable replica of the JOIDES Resolution which will be set up at select events as weather and space allow. Learn all about the exciting topics highlighted in the exhibit:
Drilling the Deep | What's a Core? | Geology Under the Sea | Quakes & Waves
Deep Sea Fossils | Dino Doomsday | Deep Dark Life
"SHIP" & EXHIBIT ITINERARY
Teen Volunteers are needed to be exhibit docents! Use this form to register for a training session and volunteer times: https://tinyurl.com/TeenOceanVol
The JOIDES Resolution and the In Search of Earth's Secrets exhibit dock in Stillwater from April-June, 2022. Stillwater teams will continue to add updates for public exhibition dates/times and special programming events. The current schedule for the exhibit includes:
Ship setup when at an outdoor location will be dependent on the weather.
April 1-12: Oklahoma State University
| Date | Time | Location | Description | |||||
| April 2 Sat |
11 am-1 pm | Noble Research Center & International Lawn |
Open exhibit times for the public, and visit the OSCMS Rock Swap |
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| April 4-7 Mon-Thur |
11 am-1 pm | Noble Research Center & International Lawn |
Open to OSU students, faculty & staff | |||||
| April 8 Fri |
4:30-5:30 pm | Noble Research Center & International Lawn |
Open to Boone Pickens School of Geology alumni |
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| April 11-12 Mon-Tues |
11 am-1 pm | Noble Research Center & International Lawn |
Open to OSU students, faculty & staff |
April 16: Stillwater Public Library Debut (10 am-4pm)
Come check out the exhibit to receive a free copy of the book "Uncovering Earth's Secrets" by Kevin Kurtz which explores the fascinating work of ocean floor core drilling and the JOIDES Resolution. The ship will be set up outdoors.
April 19-28: Stillwater Public Library (Ship will not be set up on these dates)
| Date | Time | Location | Description | |||||
| April 19 Tues |
4-6 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| April 21 Thur |
4-8 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| April 23 Sat |
12-4 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| April 24 Sun |
1-5 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| April 26 Tues |
4-6 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| April 28 Thur |
4-8 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public |
May 2-19: Yale Public Library and Yale High School
Special arrangements can be made for groups by calling the Yale Library at 918-387-2135
| Date | Time | Location | Description | |||||
| May 2 Mon |
10am - 5:30 pm | Yale Public Library | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| May 3 Tues |
10am - 7 pm | Yale Public Library | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| May 4 Wed |
10am - 6 pm | Yale Public Library | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| May 5 Thur |
10am - 5:30 pm | Yale Public Library | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| May 6 Fri |
10am - 5 pm | Yale Public Library | Open exhibit times for the public |
May 31-June 12: Stillwater Public Library
| Date | Time | Location | Description | |||||
| May 31 Tues |
12-5 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| June 1 Wed |
12-5 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| June 2 Thur |
12-5 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| June 4 Sat |
1-4 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public & Summer Reading Kickoff | |||||
| June 5 Sun |
1-4:45 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| June 7 Tues |
12-5 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public |
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| June 8 Wed |
12-5 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| June 9 Thur |
12-5 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| June 11 Sat |
11 am-3 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public | |||||
| June 12 Sun |
1-4:45 pm | 2nd-floor auditorium | Open exhibit times for the public |
June 15-June 26: Oklahoma State University
Look for the ship and exhibit at Summer on the Plaza and Grandparents University.
LEARN MORE WITH THESE COOL TOOLS!
Download free children's books:
Download a free copy of Mysteries from the Core interactive game
PARTNERS
The “In Search of Earth’s Secrets” exhibit has been made possible by the International Ocean Discovery Program and the National Science Foundation.
