Teen Cafés: Innovative Model for Effective Science Communication

Michelle Hall & Michael MayhewScience Education Solutions, Inc.

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Funded by the NSF Award #1223830

Youth led Active learning Community driven Tailored to teen interests Vetted and prepared presenters Local “hero”

What is a teen science café?

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Flocking Behavior in Birds and Teenagers The Brain of the Zombie Sleuthing With Google Earth A Day in the Life of a Teenage Dolphin What Insects Tell Us About Climate Change Nature’s Spectacular Light Show: Mapping

Auroras with Twitter! Biomechanics and Brain-Computer

Interfaces Shark Secrets Revealed Using iPhone

Technology

Recent Cafés

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New perspectives on STEM in their lives

Deeper understanding of the nature of science

Meet real people leading interesting lives

Promotes STEM career interests Brings school science to life

Why do it?

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A community of practice Professional development Access to shared resources Small grants for start up New collaborations Reach into the teen market

What is the TSC Network

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Join Us!

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http://teensciencecafe.org

*All resources from this presentation can be found on our website.

http://teensciencecafe.org

Teen Science Café Network

http://vimeo.com/73819744

Youth leadership video

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