Teen Science Café

Teen Science Café programs are a free and fun way for teens to explore
science & technology affecting their lives.

Cafés open doors for teens to learn from experts about exciting and rewarding
career pathways, through lively conversations and hands-on activities.

Café dates and topics:

Coming up in October:


Stay Tuned!


Past Cafés:

Mind Control - Neuroscience at the University of South Dakota
read about our event at Cool Cafés 

Come to the Dark Side... We have Unicorns! - Dark Matter at the Sanford Underground Research Facility

Pole to Pole - Artic and Antarctic at National Geographic and the IceCube Neutrino Observatory 

Join the Youth Leadership Team!

The SD Discovery Center is looking for teens to join the
STEM SAVVY Leadership team!

What is a Teen Science Cafe?

A free, fun way to explore science and technology for teens by teens
Participate in interactive conversations and activities with scientists and engineers
Socialize with like-minded teens over free food

    What does the STEM SAVVY Team do?

    Contribute ideas for science topics
    Select food, decoration, and logistics of cafés
    Promote events and recruit friends and fellow students to attend cafés
    Lead icebreaker and other hands-on activities during cafés
    Attend Teen Science Cafés and Leadership Team meetings

      What are the benefits of joining the STEM SAVVY Team?

      Run a program for teens by teens
      Gain leadership skills
      Great addition for resume and college applications
      Earn service hour credits

      Hear from other teens why you should join the Leadership Team

      Teen Leader Recruiting Summer 2016

      How do I join the STEM SAVVY Team?

      Tell us why you are interested in joining the team.

      To apply fill out the form below:


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      Thank you to the 
      Friends of the South Dakota Discovery Center. 
      Friends provide on going support so that the
      children and families in our community have access to hands-on science learning, now and in the future.

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