2017 CAL presentation Teen Science Cafes

1. Engaging Teens in STEM
Through Teen Science Cafés
Kayci Barnett MLIS, Pueblo City County Library
District, & Smart Alecks Teen Café
Dr. Michelle Hall, Teen Science Cafe Network
Dr. Stacey Forsyth, CU Science Discovery
Dr. Kathryn Penzkover, CU Science Discovery

2. What is a Teen Science Café?
● Planning
● Alternative Formats
● Day of

3. Pueblo Library’s Smart Aleck Teen Science Café

4. Pueblo Library’s Smart Aleck Teen Science Café

5. Science Discovery Teen Cafe

6. Recruiting & Preparing Scientists
Science communication training
Developing hands-on activity
Run through presentation

8. Breakout Discussions
In groups of 10 panelists will rotate every 10 minutes to discuss and brainstorm options in 4 key areas of
a café:
● Teen Leaders - Kayci
● Recruiting Scientists - Stacey
● Help Scientists create engaging cafés - Kat
● Choreography of a Café - Michelle

9. Questions or Comments

10. Next Steps
Write down 3 action items you can do to get the ball rolling for your Teen Science Café!

11. Resources for Starting Your Own Teen Science
Café
http://bit.ly/2geS8cN