Teen Science Café Network

10/21/2025

Don't miss the opportunity to register for an inspiring event designed specifically for afterschool educators: "Build Brighter Career Paths for Your Youth!" Join the dynamic ACRES team on October 23, from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. ET, for an engaging session titled “You Can Create Career Connections and Nurture STEM ID.” This session is packed with strategies to help youth delve into potential career paths, enhance their STEM identity, and participate in meaningful real-world activities.

This event will provide you with practical, hands-on methods to guide young people as they investigate various career opportunities, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By fostering a strong STEM identity, educators can empower students to see themselves as future innovators and problem-solvers. Research shows that students with a solid STEM identity are more likely to pursue and succeed in STEM careers, contributing to a diverse and skilled workforce.

Don't let this chance pass you by! Secure your spot today by registering at https://bit.ly/4pgA2rK. Join us in shaping the future for our youth by encouraging career-connected learning and supporting the next generation of STEM leaders. Let's work together to create a brighter future filled with endless possibilities.

10/20/2025

Hopefully, you've already come across this exciting news, as it's significant for Teen Science Cafés. The STEM Next Opportunity Fund has introduced the Community in Nature Prize Challenge, offering a fantastic chance to highlight the youth leadership your Café is renowned for. Your teens have the opportunity to create a local project centered around nature and vie for up to $3,500 in funding to enhance their Café.
For more details, visit: https://teensciencecafe.org/about-us/stem-nexts-nature-prize-challenge/

09/10/2025

✨ Virtual Retreat ✨
Breathing • Gentle Movement • Art
for Burnout Relief 🌿
🗓️ Sept 17, 2025
🕐 1 PM EST
💻 Virtual
Join Daniel W. Hatcher, MPH—yoga guide, sound healer, and global facilitator—for a calming session to help you pause, recharge & restore balance.
🌬️ Breathwork
🤸 Gentle Movement
🎨 Creative Art
Plus, get FREE self-care resources to continue the practice and share with others!
🔗 Register: [link in bio]
🔗 Learn more:

05/05/2025

🌎 STEM FEST SPOTLIGHT! 📣
Don’t miss NSF STEM FEST featuring Will Kirby, Transportation Sustainability Leader at HDR!
🚗⚡ Topic: Driving Climate Solutions: Sustainability & Innovation in Transportation
📅 Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
🕑 Time: 2 PM EST
📍 Location: Online
🔗 Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mSsHiPu1Q3mwdVo5GGqdig #/registration
Meet Will Kirby, a leader in transportation sustainability at HDR! With a strong background in renewable energy and climate action planning, Will is passionate about helping communities decarbonize and transition to cleaner, more resilient infrastructure. 🌱
From electrification to climate resilience planning, he helps clients make bold, sustainable choices for a better future.
Hosted by: STEM Next Opportunity Fund + Teen Science Café Network
Backed by: National Science Foundation
Join the climate conversation! 👇

05/04/2025

🌞 STEM FEST SPOTLIGHT! 📣
Don’t miss NSF STEM FEST featuring Aura Roy, Deputy Program Manager for NASA’s MUSE mission at Lockheed Martin!
🛰️ Topic: Exploring the Sun: Earth’s Space Weather Connection
📅 Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
🕦 Time: 11:30 AM EST
📍 Location: Online
🔗 Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mSsHiPu1Q3mwdVo5GGqdig #/registration
Meet Aura Roy, Deputy Program Manager for the Multi-Slit Solar Explorer (MUSE), a NASA mission that studies solar eruptions and their impact on Earth. ☀️🌍 With a background in computer science and an MBA from UCLA, Aura combines tech innovation and strategic leadership to make space science more accessible and impactful.
Hosted by: STEM Next Opportunity Fund + Teen Science Café Network
Backed by: National Science Foundation
Launch into learning! 🚀👇

05/02/2025

🧬 STEM FEST SPOTLIGHT! 📣
Don’t miss NSF STEM FEST featuring Yuri Tsao, Scientific Project Manager at Illumina!
🔬 Topic: Genomics in Action: Managing Innovation in Health & Life Sciences
📅 Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
🕔 Time: 5 PM EST
📍 Location: Online
🔗 Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mSsHiPu1Q3mwdVo5GGqdig #/registration
Meet Yuri Tsao, Scientific Project Manager at Illumina, a global leader in genomics. She leads complex scientific initiatives that bring cutting-edge genetic technologies to life—driving innovation, facilitating team collaboration, and transforming health outcomes. 🧬💡
Hosted by: STEM Next Opportunity Fund + Teen Science Café Network
Backed by: National Science Foundation
Step into the future of health innovation! 👇

05/01/2025

STEM FEST SPOTLIGHT! 📣

Don't miss NSF STEM FEST featuring Elizabeth Contreras, a leading scientist revolutionizing the energy industry! 💡

Topic: Science Under Pressure: How Tech Digs Deep & Tackles the Heat
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 6 PM EST
Location: Online
Register Now: https://www.google.com/search?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M9ZlgjiEQJemMcoSwff1gw%23/registration

Meet Elizabeth Contreras, a Senior Lab Scientist at Aramco Research Center–Houston with 10+ years of experience and 22+ patents! Learn about her groundbreaking work in sustainable drilling innovations.

Hosted by: STEMnext Opportunity Fund + Teen Science Café Network
Backed by: National Science Foundation

Join the conversation! 👇

04/30/2025

🌟 You're invited to STEM Fest with the Teen Science Café Network! 🌍🧪
In celebration of NSF’s 75 Years of Discovery & Innovation, join us for three exciting days of hands-on science, real-world conversations, and future-forward exploration.

🎟 REGISTER NOW to get the access links!
📲 Scan the QR code or visit our website.

📅 Event Schedule
DAY 1: May 8 – Next Level Tech
DAY 2: May 9 – Health & Life Sciences
DAY 3: May 10 – Earth & Space (AM) + Climate Action (PM)

🕒 Times vary by session — check the graphic for details!
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04/02/2025

📢 Webinar Alert: Secure Funding for Your Teen Science Café!

Looking for ways to fund your Teen Science Café? Join us on Thursday, 4/10/25, for Corporate & Foundation Grants 101 with Sam Whiting from STEM Next Opportunity Fund! Learn expert strategies to secure sustainable funding.

💡 Don’t miss out—register now!
🔗 Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wFvvidHYRyKh01sxDVa4YA #/registration

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03/14/2025

🥧 Happy Pi Day! 🎉

Did you know Pi (π) is an irrational number that goes on forever without repeating? 🤯 That’s why we celebrate 3.14 with math, science, and, of course, pie! 🥧

🔢 Test your Pi skills! Try this fun PBS Pi Day Activity: Finding Pi and see how Pi appears all around us! Did you know Pi (π) is an irrational number that goes on forever without repeating? 🤯 That’s why we celebrate 3.14 with math, science, and, of course, pie! 🥧 https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/happy-pi-day

🥧 Bake a Pi-themed treat! Whether it’s a circle-shaped cookie or a classic pie, math has never been so delicious!
🌀 Pi is everywhere! From space travel to nature’s spirals, Pi plays a role in engineering, physics, and beyond. Learn more here!
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/tag/pi-day

How many digits of Pi can you memorize? Drop your record in the comments! ⬇️

This March 14, go on a math adventure with your child to learn about this special number.

02/20/2025

🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 STEM Next Opportunity Fund is looking for a Teen Science Cafe Network (TSCN) Manager! This full-time, remote role focuses on growing membership, organizing events, and fostering community connections.

✨ Requirements:
✔️ Bachelor’s + 3 years of experience
✔️ Skills in project management, events & engagement
✔️ Commitment to diversity
✔️ Proficiency in MS Office & social media
💼 Salary: $70K–$85K + benefits
✈️ Occasional travel required

📅 Apply by March 3, 2025—send your resume & cover letter to [email protected]. STEM Next is an equal-opportunity employer.
More Info: https://buff.ly/415ROD5

02/19/2025

We're excited to be part of the Ohio After School Conference, where STEM educators, advocates, and leaders unite to share ideas and innovations in engaging youth through STEM. As part of the Teen Science Café Network (TSCN), we'll share how informal, teen-driven learning experiences can inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators.

If you're attending, visit our exhibit table to discover how TSCs empower teens through hands-on STEM experiences and leadership opportunities!

Learn more:

🔗 Teen Science Café: https://buff.ly/433NruL

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