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Teen Science Cafe Network
By linking teens with STEM experts, we open doors to exploration and discovery. Together, they build knowledge, confidence, and a shared vision of the future.
What is a Teen Science café?
Teen Science Cafés are free, out-of-school programs where teens and STEM experts connect through conversations, interactive presentations, and hands-on activities that explore exciting science topics in depth.
Each Café is unique to its community and led by teens, for teens, with the guidance of an adult leader. No prior STEM experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.
The Teen Science Café Network (TSCN) is supported by the National Science Foundation and strengthened by professional evaluation. Our Cafés are rooted in core values: elevating teen voice, empowering teen choice, and fostering 21st-century skills that last a lifetime.
[The teen science café program] definitely influenced my decision to pursue research opportunities in college, first working as a lab assistant and then conducting my own research for my thesis.
Teen Science Café Alumnus
Teen Science Café Locations
Since 2008, TSCN has expanded to 100+ programs across North America and Canada—bringing exciting science cafés to teens in cities, suburbs, and rural communities nationwide.
