Teen Science Café

Monthly events in Thornton and Aurora!

Are you a high school student interested in meeting cool CU scientists and exploring exciting topics in STEM through engaging activities? Do you like free food? If the answers to those questions are yes and yes, consider joining one of Science Discovery's upcoming Teen Science Cafés in Thornton or Aurora!

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Teen Science Cafés are free, youth-led programs that connect CU scientists with local teens in fun, informal settings. Youth leaders are charged with organizing monthly events, including inviting and training scientists to share their stories through hands-on activities and engaging discussion. To maintain a youth-centered space, the events are restricted to students currently in high school. 

This work is supported by a grant from the STEM Next Opportunity Fund.

The Science Discovery Teen Science Café is a founding member of the Teen Science Café Network.

If you're interested in presenting at a Teen Science Café or have general questions about the program, contact Steven Denham via email. 

Upcoming Events

JANUARY 2026

Aurora:
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 5-6:30pm
Location: Moorhead Recreation Center (2390 Havana St., Aurora, CO 80010)

Scientist: Colette Dolby
Topic:Answering Big Questions with Little Fish

Thornton:
Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: Thornton Community Center (2211 Eppinger Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229)

Scientist: Meredith Tennis
Topic:Lung Cancer Prevention

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FEBRUARY 2026

Aurora:
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 5-6:30pm

Scientist: Koya Conradson
Topic:"6–7" Ways we Can Mend a Broken Heart  

Thornton:
Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 5:30-7pm

Scientist: Julia Paez
Topic:Aerospace

MARCH and APRIL 2026

Aurora:
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 5-6:30pm

Scientist: Clara Ursic
Topic:Optoelectronics  

Thornton:
Date: April 2, 2026
Time: 5:30-7pm

Scientist: Nicole Xu
Topic:Bio-Inspired Robotics