Mission and Values

Mission

To grow and sustain a national network of teen science café programs that support youth leadership, 21st century skill development, and demonstrate STEM career pathways through direct access to STEM experts.

 

Values

Interactivity
Cafés provide youth hands-on and in-depth conversational explorations with STEM topics.

Authenticity
Cafés offer youth connections to vetted STEM experts who demonstrate real-world STEM career pathways.

Youth Power
Cafés are for youth, by youth. Youth are the driving force and lead decision makers in the creation and presentation of cafés.

Guidance
Cafés have an adult leader to facilitate and support youth decision making and program logistics.

Diversity
Cafés welcome youth with varied motivations, backgrounds, and experiences.

Community
Cafes are unique to their communities and are supported by local organizations and local STEM experts.