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"Teen Science Cafe" in graphic text art."Teen Science Cafe" in graphic text art.

Teen Science Cafe

Designed by teens for teens, Teen Science Cafes bring together scientists and students, grades 8-12 to explore new research and discuss what inspires and influences people to pursue careers in STEM.

Join local experts and participate in fun, interactive activities!

This is a free, in-person event exclusively for high school aged students. Food will be provided. Pre-registration required.



Supported by the Sawhney Fund for Student Programs

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Genes and Machines

Join us at our next Teen Science Cafe, an event planned by our Teen Programming Council specifically for teens. Hear researchers share their experience and insight into how bioengineering can impact innovation in medical applications. Engage in hands-on activities stretching your understanding of bioengineering and its real world applications. Meet fellow curious high school students, enjoy free food, and engage in fun and interactive learning.

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Past Sessions

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Sustainability Soiree

At our next Cafe, meet an MIT researcher and hear about climate science and sustainability action, and participate in fun and interactive sustainability-themed activities.

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AstroBlast

Our Teen Science Cafe will kick off with a talk by PhD candidate Chloé Gentgen, who will discuss her work in engineering space systems for deep-space robotic exploration, followed by a Q&A session.

Participants will then move to our Learning Labs, where several aerospace-themed activities will take place including mini-rocket making, a paper plane competition, and solar rover engineering.

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